The qualification covers key areas of management such as Finance, HR, Marketing and Personal Development and prepares learners for a range of careers. It also provides entry to an MBA top-up at a range of universities in the UK and overseas. The qualification typically takes 6-9 months full-time study to achieve and is considered by many to be ATHE’s flagship product. As well as the Extended Diploma option (120 credit) there is a Diploma option (60 credit).
Entry Requirements
Learners must hold/meet one or more of the criteria on the list below:
- This course is designed for learners aged 19 and above.
- A certificate/ diploma in management studies or business management
- An equivalent professional qualification from a recognised institution.
- Mature students with a minimum of two years relevant work experience may be considered.
- IELTS 5.5 or equivalent qualification is preferred if English is not your native language
Mandatory units (5 units)
- Organisational Behaviour
- Global Business Strategy
- Finance for Strategic Managers
- Research for Senior Managers
- Personal Development for leadership and Strategic Management
Optional units (4 unit)
- Human Resource Management
- Project Management
- Economics for Business
- Strategic Marketing
- International Business Environment
- Developing Organisation Vision and Strategic Direction
- International Finance
- Quantitative Methods
- International Marketing
- Corporate Communication Strategies
- Managing Continuous Organisational Improvement
Course Material
Course materials, including presentations, handouts, assignment briefs, and e-books are made available to enrolled learners. In addition to this, the learners will also receive the course handbook and tutorial via emails, in order to support the learning.
Books
We can provide printed books for certain units and these can be ordered by the learners at the start of the course at an additional cost. These are from BPP Publishing or other publications and are discounted for enrolled learners. These are available for selected units only.
Online learning
The learner sets their own pace for their learning and the courses are offered on an academic year basis. Although our tutors encourage the learners to make progress monthly, this approach is flexible.
Certification- The Diploma is issued by the ATHE – Awarding Organisation. UK Versity Online Limited (Number 889) is an accredited and approved delivery Centre for ATHE qualifications.
Key Facts
Awarding Body: Awards for Training and Higher Education (ATHE)
Course Duration: 6-9 months
Method of study: Full Time
Qualification Level: 7
We do everything we can to ensure that information on our website is correct, however details may change and we cannot accept responsibility for errors or omissions. For more detailed information about the course visit ATHE official website on https://athe.co.uk/athe-level-7-extended-diploma-in-strategic-management/