What skills will I develop in the Doctorate Level 8 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership (with Level 7 Diploma in Health and Social Care)?

By completing the programme, you will develop a robust set of skills that can be applied in various professional settings, including:

• Strategic leadership and management capabilities
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Effective communication and interpersonal abilities
• Change management and organisational development competencies
• Financial management and strategic planning skills
• Research and analysis capabilities
• Cultural awareness and global perspective
• Personal leadership development and career advancement strategies

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Core modules and themes from the Doctorate Level 8 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership (with Level 7 Diploma in Health and Social Care):

• Research Methods for Healthcare Professionals — The aim of this unit is to develop learners’ research skills to include understanding different research approaches, formulation of research proposals, planning research activity, analysing and interpreting data, and the relationship between research and evidence-based practice.
• Leading Change in Health and Social Care — The aim of this unit is to develop learners’ understanding of people management in organisations, from recruitment, through to HR processes, managing job performance, reward and recognition, and training and development.
• Health and Social Care Strategies and Policies — This unit aims to explore international health and social care policy; contemporary, political, social and cultural issues that help to determine healthcare policy and strategy applicable to the national and international context.
• Managing Finance in the Health and Social Care Sector — The aim of this unit is to introduce key financial concepts and tools for managers in health and social care. The unit considers the knowledge and understanding necessary for making finance informed decisions in health and social care organisations. This unit should be studied within the contexts of local, national and international legal frameworks and good practice relating to finance.
• Managing People in Health and Social Care — The aim of this unit is to enable the learner to understand the processes involved in the recruitment, management and development of people in the health and social care workplace. Learners will develop skills in the recruitment and retention of staff, as well as the importance of training and industrial relations. Learners will also understand the importance of identifying and managing cultural diversity in the workforce.
• Health and Social Care Leadership — The aim of this unit is to provide learners with an in depth understanding of theories in relation to leadership, and leadership styles, using these to appraise the leadership role, selecting and applying appropriate leadership approaches.
• Leadership Qualities and Practice — The unit explores the links between leadership and management at the strategic level. Different leadership styles and underlying principles and concepts will be considered. The unit will explore how team performance can be evaluated and optimised to realize strategic business and operational objectives. The unit covers the links between strategic management and leadership, key leadership principles, theory and organisational strategy.
• Personal Leadership Development as a Strategic Manager — This unit is about strategic leadership skills required by directors and senior managers to successfully lead international organisational strategic activity working with partners, buyers, suppliers, customers and competitors.
• Strategy Development in Cross Border and Global Organisations — This unit addresses strategy development for cross border or global organisations that face challenges that include political, religious, cultural and social divides and the administrations of organisations operating within particular countries or boundaries.
• Strategic Planning for Cross Border and Global Organisations — The unit examines the range of influences and impacts on cross border or global organisations and how that contributes to successful strategy formulation and the management of risk.

Check you are a strong match before you apply:

• This Level 7 + Level 8 Diploma qualification has been designed to be accessible without artificial barriers that restrict access and progression, while maintaining rigorous academic and professional standards. The programme is intended for senior professionals, managers, and aspiring leaders. Applicants will be expected to meet one or more of the following criteria:
• Learners who possess a Level 6 qualification or an equivalent professional qualification, such as a Bachelor’s degree, Graduate Diploma, or advanced vocational qualification; and/or OR
• Learners who possess a Level 7 qualification or an equivalent postgraduate qualification, such as a Postgraduate Diploma or Master’s degree; OR
• Learners with substantial managerial or professional work experience, who can demonstrate strategic leadership potential, ambition, and clear career objectives; In certain circumstances, learners with extensive professional experience but no formal qualifications may be considered, subject to interview and their ability to demonstrate that they can cope with the academic and strategic demands of the programme. The qualification is offered in English.

1. Apply online — open enrolment for the Doctorate Level 8 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership (with Level 7 Diploma in Health and Social Care) and complete your details.
2. Pay the £25 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.