Level 7 Extended Diploma in Strategic Management (Finance) - RQF

• Access Duration: 12 Months
• Awarded by: ATHE
• Credit Value: 120
• Guided Learning Hours (GLH): 480
• Total Qualification Time (TQT): 1200
• Qualification Level: 7
• Qualification Number: 610/2088/6

• Develop the ability to analyse complex financial data and apply strategic financial management techniques to support long-term business growth and sustainability.
• Understand the role of leadership in driving organisational transformation and sustaining competitive advantage.
• Gain skills to identify, evaluate, and mitigate financial risks while implementing robust financial control systems within an organisation.
• Explore how entrepreneurial thinking can be integrated into strategic management.
• Design and implement strategies for business operations in a global marketplace.
• Design, implement, and evaluate financial strategies that align with organisational goals, improving efficiency within the organisation.

This Level 7 Extended Diploma in Strategic Management (Finance) is a recognised credential that offers an excellent pathway for professionals seeking management and leadership roles in diverse sectors. You are well-positioned to move into senior finance manager and senior executive roles driving business growth and managing change. With an evolving business landscape, this level 7 extended diploma will help you stay ahead of the curve, lead teams, oversee business operations, and develop long-term business strategies. Additionally, this certification serves as a gateway to financial consultancy, where you can offer expert advice to businesses on improving their financial health.

Here are some career prospects you can explore, along with the average UK salary per annum (approximately) according to Glassdoor.

• Chief Executive Officer – £264,143
• Senior Finance Manager – £91,539
• Finance Leader – £84,960
• Strategy Manager – £78,539
• Senior Manager – £70,000
• Business Consultant – £66,000
• Business Professional – £58,526
• Advisor – £55,000
• Finance Consultant – £51,848

• Learners must be over the age of 19.
• A first degree in Business Management or related subjects.
• A Level 6 qualification, for example, an ATHE Level 6 Diploma in Management.
• Other equivalent international qualifications.
• A good standard of written and spoken English to the recommended proficiency. If English is not your first language, the following is recommended:
  • IELTs 5.5
  • Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) B2
  • Cambridge English Advanced (CAE) 162 or above
  • Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic 42-49

• This course can be completed in a matter of months or over the course of a year. Most learners will complete this course in 9-12 months. Some learners may complete the course quicker, depending on their personal circumstances and available study time. We will accommodate your pace, providing unlimited support for 12 months.
• The ATHE Level 7 Extended Diploma in Strategic Management (Finance) requires approximately 480 guided study hours. This figure is an estimate and depends on how much time you can dedicate to your studies and how quickly you grasp the teaching, learning concepts, and course materials.

• Written Assignments: There are five core units. You will complete written assignments which will be carefully reviewed and evaluated by an assessor. These assignments will allow you to demonstrate your knowledge of the course theory. You can achieve a Pass, Merit, or Distinction for each unit based on the quality of the work submitted. (Pass 360 – 431, Merit 432 – 539, Distinction 540). To pass a unit, you must successfully meet all the learning outcomes at the pass level according to the assessment criteria for that unit. To earn merit or distinction, you need to show that you have met the higher standards required for those grades.
• Internal Marking and Feedback: All completed assignments are marked internally within South London College. You will receive constructive feedback and guidance from your personal tutor, which will support your learning and improvement.
• Assessor Support: You will have comprehensive access to support from assessors via various channels including telephone, WhatsApp, online discussions, email, and web chats.

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Next Steps for a Possible Academic Progression Pathways:

• Step 01: An MBA programme and claim exemptions for some of the units completed.
• Step 02: Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA)

Alternative progression pathways;

• Project Management (PMP)
• Chartered Management Accounting (CIMA)
• Chartered Management Institute (CMI)

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