Somerset College. Leadership and Management Studies
Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Leadership and Management
Course Units
Students enrol on the Diploma programme but will progress through the three levels; Award, Certificate and then Diploma. This is because this is a cumulative qualification based on credit points which are awarded for units completed. The Award is based on 10 Credits, the Certificate on 20 Credits and the Diploma requires a minimum of 60 Credits. Therefore achieving the Diploma requires a combination of the following units to be completed:
| Unit Number | Unit Title | Credit value |
|---|---|---|
| Core Units - all units are Compulsory | ||
| 1 | Developing Strategic Management and Leadership Skills |
10 |
| 2 | Professional Development for Strategic Managers | 5 |
| 3 | Strategic Change Management | 10 |
Specialist Units - choose a minimum of 35 Credits |
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| 6 | Creative and Innovative Management | 10 |
| 7 | Strategic Marketing Management | 10 |
| 10 | Strategic Human Resource Management | 10 |
| 12 | Strategic Planning | 15 |
| 13 | Managing Financial Principles and Techniques |
15 |
| 16 | Research Project | 15 |
Subject to experience, rank and CLM training, Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) may award students credits for certain units. Commissioned Officers who have attended JCSC, ICSC or, ACSC and Warrant Officers who have attended the JSWOC course are currently eligible for RPL which will be agreed with the Course Tutor prior to commencement.