How will the Diploma in Executive Management – Level 7 help me develop practical skills? - Level 7 Diploma in Executive Management

The Diploma in Executive Management – Level 7 will help you develop practical skills applicable to real-world scenarios, empowering you to drive business success.

If "How will the Diploma in Executive Management – Level 7 help me develop practical skills?" is shaping your shortlist, use the points below to decide whether the Level 7 Diploma in Executive Management is the right next move.

• Map the Level 7 Diploma in Executive Management outcomes to the role title or promotion you want in the next 12–24 months.
• Skim the module list above — if two or more units excite you, the Level 7 Diploma in Executive Management is usually a strong fit.
• Use the salary outlook and enrolment steps on this page; you do not need to leave to start your application.

Core modules and themes from the Level 7 Diploma in Executive Management:

• Corporate Strategy — This unit is aimed at developing learners’ critical analysis of corporate strategy and the role of supply chains in a global context. It explores how functional strategies are integrated and the relationship between strategy and organisation. It also requires learners to demonstrate professional skills that enable effective business management at the strategic level. The unit will examine theoretical and conceptual frameworks and their use in evaluating and recommending practical applications in business areas such as market entry, internationalisation, global sourcing, globalisation, alliances and corporate growth.
• Corporate Finance and Financial Strategy — This unit addresses the issues around making investment decisions and corporate finance at the global level. It highlights strategic approaches, risk and needs for maintaining working capital. The unit explores different capital structures, foreign exchange options and corporate finance, restructuring. Learners will be expected to use case study material to explore these issues and be able to manipulate financial information.
• Human Resource Practice, Leadership and Managing People — The aim of this unit is to critique the skills, value and contribution of human resource management and development practitioners, and leaders for the effective operation of organisations. Learners will gain insight into HR and leadership practices and techniques and examine relevant theory. The need for expertise and professionalism amongst HR practitioners and how ethics and culture in organisations might be affected is also considered. The unit requires learners to be aware of contemporary research, debate and thinking on HR and leadership
• Global Trade and its impact on Strategy — The unit looks at contemporary trade and trade issues as they affect organisations. It examines the impact of globalisation, the internet, politics and ethics on business behaviour and business success.
• Research, Problem Solving and Business Reporting — The unit will develop learners’ use and understanding of research methods and using research evidence. It will review relevant methods and theory connected with identifying and solving business problems as well as exploring the use of decision-making tools. Learners will be expected to develop and show competence in their business writing too by presenting reports that make use of relevant research evidence to support their propositions and recommendations.
• Operations, Quality and Supply Chain Management — The unit considers operations management and its contribution in supporting business objectives. It addresses quality and supply chain issues and how different organisations and industries make use of different systems, techniques and methods. Learners will be able to evaluate alternative operations management strategies to support business performance.
• Strategic Marketing — The unit will investigate underlying models, techniques and theories that underpin marketing and can contribute to strategic objectives. It will also provide learners with a critical understanding of the marketing function within complex organisations.
• Project Management — The unit will support learners in their appreciation of project management methods, techniques and tools. It will consider human, financial and other matters in project feasibility and how people, teams and risk is factored into project initiation and delivery.

Check you are a strong match before you apply:

• The Level 7 qualification has been designed to be accessible without artificial barriers that restrict access and progression. Learners will be expected to hold the following:
• Level 6 Qualification or an Undergraduate Honour’s Degree or an equivalent international qualification OR
• Learners who have work experience and demonstrate drive and ambition to start their own business, or work in business development; OR
• Learners who possess a first degree in another discipline and want to develop their own business or shift careers. In certain circumstances, learners with considerable experience but NO FORMAL QUALIFICATION may be considered, subject to interview and being able to demonstrate their ability to cope with the demands of the programme. The qualification is offered in English.

1. Apply online — open enrolment for the Level 7 Diploma in Executive Management and complete your details.
2. Pay the £10 application fee — reserves your application and unlocks the next steps.
3. Upload documents and start — once accepted, access the learner portal and begin your modules.

Everything you need to decide is on this page — when you are ready, enrol above or use the application button at the bottom.