MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS
Level 7 Diploma in Executive Management
Lead with Impact. Manage with Vision. Excel at the Executive Level.
Course Overview
The Level 7 Diploma in Executive Management is a high-level qualification designed for professionals aiming for senior leadership roles within medium to large organisations. Whether you're preparing for a board-level position or enhancing your strategic influence across departments, this diploma equips you with the advanced capabilities needed to thrive in complex business environments.
This programme is structured to develop deep insight into leadership, strategy, operations, and finance—aligning executive decision-making with corporate goals and global challenges. Learners are encouraged to apply theory to practice, enhance their professional performance, and deliver measurable impact within their organisations.
The diploma carries a postgraduate Level 7 equivalence with 120 credits, and successful learners may progress to a Master’s top-up programme through a dissertation stage at select universities.
Entry Requirements
Applicants should meet one of the following criteria:
- A Level 6 qualification (e.g., Graduate Diploma or equivalent)
- A recognised university degree (Bachelor’s or equivalent)
In some cases, experienced managers without formal qualifications may be admitted based on their ability to handle the demands of a Level 7 programme, subject to interview.
For non-native English speakers, proficiency equivalent to IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent) is recommended.
Qualification Structure
To achieve the full diploma, learners must successfully complete all eight core units, each contributing to a comprehensive understanding of executive-level management.
Mandatory Units:
- Corporate Strategy
- Corporate Finance and Financial Strategy
- Human Resource Practice, Leadership and Managing People
- Global Trade and its Impact on Strategy
- Research, Problem Solving and Business Reporting
- Operations, Quality and Supply Chain Management
- Strategic Marketing
- Project Management
Each unit is structured to provide practical tools, case studies, and frameworks applicable to modern executive roles.
Key Outcomes
Upon completion, learners will be able to:
- Apply strategic leadership concepts to real-world business scenarios
- Evaluate and implement executive-level decisions aligned with organisational strategy
- Integrate corporate finance, HR, operations, and marketing for enterprise-wide effectiveness
- Analyse complex business challenges and develop data-driven, ethical solutions
- Conduct high-level research and present findings through professional business reporting
- Understand global trade influences on corporate direction and growth
- Lead teams with confidence, manage change, and enhance cross-functional performance
- Develop a personal growth strategy for continued leadership development
Duration and Delivery
- Delivered via classroom, blended, or online formats with tutor support.
- Tutors are required to hold relevant qualifications and undergo ongoing CPD.
- Learners are supported with handbooks, timetables, and personal tutor guidance.
- All assessments are internally marked and externally verified by Qualifi.
- Assessment includes:
- Assignments
- Reports
- Practical projects
- Presentations
Assessment and Verification
- All units are assessed through applied, practical assignments—no written exams.
- Assessments are based on real-world executive challenges and strategic case scenarios.
- Learners are encouraged to draw from personal experience and/or real business contexts.
- Delivery may include live webinars, online workshops, tutor support, and self-paced study.
Assignments require original thinking, strategic evaluation, and solution development aligned with the unit's learning outcomes.
Career & Progression Opportunities
Graduates of this diploma are well-positioned to:
- Progress to a Master’s degree (dissertation stage)
- Advance into C-suite or senior management positions (e.g., CEO, COO, Director, VP)
- Enter strategic consultancy, corporate transformation, or business development roles
- Lead organisational change in both domestic and international contexts
This diploma prepares you for top-tier leadership roles such as:
- Executive Manager
- Operations Director
- Strategy Consultant
- Head of Department
- Business Transformation Manager
- International Business Executive
- Project Director
- Chief Operations Officer