About this course
Diploma in Strategic Management (Finance) Level 7
The ATHE Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management was created in 2016 with the help and input of UK universities.
The qualification prepares learners for a variety of careers by covering key areas of management such as finance, human resources, marketing, and personal development. It also grants admission to MBA top-up programmes at a variety of universities in the UK and abroad. The qualification is widely regarded as ATHE’s flagship product, and it typically takes 9 months of full-time study to complete. In addition to the Extended Diploma (120 credit), there is a Diploma option (60 credit).

Course Fee
GBP £1,499
9 Instalments
GBP £180
Duration
6 Months
Pedagogy
Online
Course Fee
GBP £1,499
9 Instalments
GBP £180
Duration
6 Months
Pedagogy
Online
Program Overview: Diploma in Strategic Management (Finance) Level 7
Key Highlights of Diploma in Strategic Management (Finance) Level 7 qualification are:
- Program Duration: 6 Months (Fast Track 3 months duration course also available)
- Program Credits: 60
- Designed for working Professionals
- Format: Online
- No Written Exam. The Assessment is done via Submission of Assignment
- Tutor Assist available
- Graded with Pass, Merit and Distinction
- Dedicated Student Success Manager
- Timely Doubt Resolution
- Regular Networking Events with Industry Professionals
- Become eligible to gain direct entry into relevant Master's degree programme.
- Alumni Status
- No Cost EMI Option
IMPORTANT INFO
Postgraduate Course
This course help you to progress to:
- MBA Degree at UK University, or
- Master's Degree at UK University, or
- Level 8 Diploma in Strategic Management, or
- Directly into employment in an associated profession

This qualification is Accredited by OfQual (Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulation), which is a UK Government body.
Career Progression
Become eligible to gain direct entry into relevant Master’s degree programme after completion of your Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management (Finance)
Completion of this qualification will meet the University standard academic entry requirements. However, each applicant will be subject to individual assessment and other entry requirements which may affect university entry.
.MBA Top-up / MSc Top-up qualifications
Doctorate Qualification – Level 8 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership, or
Directly into employment in an associated profession
Career Opportunities
Primary areas of employment include:
- Operations Manager
- Office Manager
- Financial Planner
- Programme Manager
- Junior Manager
- Business Analyst
- Fleet Manager
As our ATHE accredited qualifications are approved and regulated by Ofqual (Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulation), learners are also eligible to progress to a Top-Up Degree, Master’s programme, or MBA at many universities in UK and Overseas with advanced standing.
Course Statistics
98%
COMPLETION RATE
100%
COURSE PASS RATE
97%
SUBMISSION RATE
88%
STUDENT SATISFACTION
Frequently Asked Questions
Diploma in Strategic Management (Finance) Level 7
For entry onto the Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management (Finance) qualification, learners must possess:
- An honours degree in related subject or UK level 6 Diplomas or an equivalent overseas qualification, or
- Mature learners (over 21) with Management Experience (learners must check with Admission Counsellors at LSBR regarding this experience prior to registering for the programme)
- Learner must be 18 years or older at the beginning of the course
The qualification is offered in English.
The Athe Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management (Finance) qualification, Learners taking the Finance Pathway take two of the five core units and two units from the Finance Pathway for a combined total of 60 credits:
Core units:
- Strategic Planning
- Finance for Strategic Managers
- Research for Strategic Development
- Organisational Behaviour
- Personal Development for Leadership and Strategic Management
Optional Units
- International Business Environment
- Developing Organisational Vision and Strategic Direction
- International Finance
- Quantitative Methods
There would be Live Webinars which would be spread across the duration of the course.
If for any reason you are not able to attend the live sessions, you will have the option to go through the Recordings at a later date as per your convenience.
This qualifications at RQF Level 7 represent practical knowledge, skills, capabilities and competences that are assessed in academic terms as being equivalent to:
- Master’s Degrees,
- Integrated Master’s Degrees,
- Postgraduate Diplomas,
- Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) and
- Postgraduate Certificates
- Assessment is done via submission of Assignments
- There are no written exams
The qualification is awarded by ATHE, UK – an Awarding body by the UK Government’s regulator – OfQual (Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulation). All of the qualifications are listed on the OfQual register.
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Awarding Bodies
LSBR offers a host of Online Courses to learners in londonobs from some of the top awading bodies and professinal organisations in the world. The qualifications are accredited by the UK Government’s regulator Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (OfQual). Some of the awarding bodies are listed below.






