MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS
PGC Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Innovation
Think Strategically. Lead Innovatively. Redefine the Future of Business.
Course Overview
The Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Innovation is a comprehensive, high-level programme developed for ambitious professionals, managers, and leaders seeking to excel in strategy and innovation management roles.
Designed with the dynamic 21st-century business environment in mind, this programme challenges learners to critically evaluate, adapt, and innovate beyond traditional management models. The emphasis is placed on global relevance, strategic agility, and the creative application of management tools and techniques.
Graduates will be equipped with both the theoretical insight and practical capability to drive transformation, foster innovation, and lead strategically in diverse and fast-evolving markets.
This Level 7 Diploma holds a postgraduate equivalence with 120 credits, offering a direct route to a Master’s degree top-up via a dissertation at partner universities.
Entry Requirements
Applicants are expected to meet one of the following criteria:
- A Level 6 qualification (e.g., Graduate Diploma, Advanced Diploma)
- A recognised university degree (Bachelor’s or equivalent)
Experienced managers without formal qualifications may be admitted based on their career achievements and an interview assessment.
For non-native English speakers, an IELTS score of 6.0 or equivalent is recommended.
Qualification Structure
To achieve the full diploma, learners must successfully complete all 7 mandatory units, covering the critical pillars of innovation, strategy, and management.
Mandatory Units:
- Finance for Managers
- Strategic Direction
- Strategic Marketing
- Human Resource Planning
- Marketing Strategy for Social Enterprise
- Global Marketing
- Strategic Management
Each unit blends theory with practical application, including real-world case studies, modern business scenarios, and innovative strategic frameworks.
Key Outcomes
By the end of the programme, learners will be able to:
- Understand and apply the principles of strategic innovation and leadership in a business context
- Review and adapt contemporary strategic management models within diverse industries
- Drive forward innovation in global marketing, finance, and human resources
- Solve complex business challenges with creative and data-informed solutions
- Apply strategic thinking to social enterprise and international markets
- Demonstrate independent research skills and analytical thinking
- Collaborate effectively in team environments while managing personal leadership development
- Align innovation strategy with business goals for sustainable growth
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
- No formal exams – assessment is via practical, applied written assignments
- Each unit includes assignments that test strategic thinking, innovation application, and business insight
- Learners will be encouraged to draw from their professional context or real organisations for their submissions
- Delivery may include online learning, workshops, case studies, tutor support, and independent research
Assignments are structured around the Learning Outcomes (LOs) of each unit and will expect original thought, strategic justification, and innovative recommendations.
Career & Progression Opportunities
This qualification prepares learners for senior and leadership roles such as:
- Strategic Manager
- Innovation Consultant
- Head of Strategy and Growth
- Global Marketing Director
- Enterprise Development Manager
- Director of Business Transformation
- Chief Innovation Officer (CINO)
- Senior Business Analyst
Upon completing the diploma, learners may progress to:
- A Master’s Degree Top-Up programme (dissertation stage only)
- Senior leadership and innovation roles within large or international organisations
- Entrepreneurial ventures focused on innovation or global expansion