LICQual UK Level 8 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership Practice

Course Description

The objective of the LICQual UK Level 8 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership Practice qualification is to develop strategic management and leadership skills for managers who have the authority and personal attributes to explain the organisational strategy into effective operational performance.

LICQual UK qualification reflects current practice in Strategic Management and Leadership and allows learners to develop and expand their understanding regarding the subject in the organisation.

LICQual UK qualification is suitable for mature learners having a background in academic study or in any industry. This will enable learners to become independent, self-directed learners with tools and motivation to continue learning, developing, and reflecting on practice throughout their careers.

Entry Requirements

Applicants will need to meet all of the following criteria in order to be considered eligible for this qualification, Applicants should:

• provide an evidence of a relevant postgraduate degree
• hold a Master’s degree or equivalent qualification in a business-related subject
• have a minimum of 3 years’ relevant work experience
• held a position at senior management level which is proficient for supporting the achievement of the programme learning outcomes, having the professional research project.

English Requirements

English as the first language is the basic requirement, If English is not the first language, either evidence that the master’s degree was taught mainly or entirely in English, a minimum TOEFL score of 101 or a minimum IELTS score of 6.5, or an equivalent English language qualification.

Selection

The LICQual UK centre will ensure that learners are enrolled with integrity. Entry to the qualification will be considered on the basis of:

• an up-to-date and detailed CV
• submission of a personal statement
• centre interview to assess suitability and potential
• ability to determine proper links to the practice the proposed research refers to.

Equivalences

LICQual UK qualifications Level 8 portray practice skills and competencies that are rated in academic terms as being comparable to Doctoral Degrees and Vocational Qualifications at Level 8.

QUALIFICATION STRUCTURE

LICQual UK Level 8 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership Practice consists of 6 mandatory units and 2 optional units making a combined total of 180 credits, 1800 hours Total Qualification Time (TQT) and 900 Guided Learning Hours (GLH) for the completed qualification.

Mandatory Units

• Leadership Qualities and Practice
• Developing Strategic Management and Leadership Potential
• Project Development, Planning and Management
• Advanced Research Design and Methodologies
• Personal Leadership Development as a Strategic Manager
• Developing Research Capability

Optional units: Choose any TWO:

• Globalisation and Corporate Governance
• Entrepreneurship and Innovation
• Strategic Human Resource Management
• Culture and its Impact on Strategy

Duration and Delivery

LICQual UK qualification is designed to be delivered over 18 months academic for full-time study. The qualification is delivered face-to-face, through lectures, tutorials, seminars, distance, online by approved centres only.

Assessment and Verification

All units included in this qualification are internally assessed by the centre and externally verified by LICQual UK. The qualifications are criteria referenced, based on the achievement of all the specified learning outcomes.

Learners should provide evidence to achieve a ‘pass’ for a unit and also to show that they have fulfilled all the learning outcomes and meet the standards specified by all assessment criteria.

The Assessor will provide an audit trail showing how the judgement of the learners’ overall achievement has been arrived at.

Progressions

Learners completing the LICQual UK Level 8 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership Practice can progress to a university partner to discuss a research proposal for DBA/DProf/PhD or directly into employment in an associated profession. The qualification is approved and is also regulated.

Why LICQual UK

At LICQual UK we’re driven to deliver professional and engaging education, from basic life support information to specialist skills for healthcare professionals. We believe it’s so important that we all have the right tools for the job we do. That doesn’t just apply to the equipment we use but the skills and the education we need to utilise them properly. Especially when it concerns saving lives.

We offer industry best regulated and custom designed courses covering CPR, first aid and other OHS trainings. We’re here to make sure your business or organisation comply with all the legal requirements and safety regulations set out by current legislation.

LICQual UK – Fast and reliable services

LICQual UK provides high quality assessment materials and documentation, which are free with registration. Our pricing is competitive, and we issue results and certificates much faster than most other awarding organisations. We also have the pride of our strong customer support.

LICQual UK – Popular and trusted services

LICQual UK courses and qualifications are delivered by approved centres across the UK and overseas. They’re also being delivered throughout the community by employers, workplaces and private training providers, so you don’t have to be a formal education institute to deliver our courses.

LICQual UK – Experienced and dedicated services

We’re are highly experienced and a one-stop shop. LICQual UK courses are well-respected because our team has expertise and experience in developing, designing and providing training courses at different level.