OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership
OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership
The OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership qualification is to develop strategic management and leadership skills for managers who have the authority and personal attributes to translate organisational strategy into effective operational performance. The qualification has a clear work-related emphasis on practical skills development alongside theoretical fundamentals. Successful completion of the Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership qualification will equip learners with the key skills and capabilities to become an effective strategic manager. The qualification also allows learners to progress into or within employment and/or continue their study towards an MBA with advanced standing (refer to www.othm.org.uk for more detail).
- Age: 21 and above;
and
- Academic Level: Possess one of the following entrance requirements:
- An honours degree in related subject or UK level 6 diploma or an equivalent overseas qualification or
- Mature candidates (over 30 years old) with 8 years of relevant experience
and
- Language: Possess one of the following English Language Requirements:
- C6 pass in English at GCE O-Levels or
- Achieve a minimum band of 5.5 in IELTS or equivalent or
- Letter from College/University clearly stating the Medium of Instruction of the highest qualification to be English
- Pass the English Entrance Test conducted by Birmingham Academy.
No intake in 2026
Blended Learning
Course assignment
Complete course and all modules must obtain a ‘Pass’ And results approved by EQA And meet minimum attendance requirement as below:
For Full-Time: at least 90% attendance (absence with valid reason)
1:84 (maximum)
- Photocopy of Passport
- Two recent passport sized photographs (with white background)
- One certified true copy of highest educational certificate
- One certified true copy of highest educational results transcript
where Student Pass application is to be applied, the following documents must be provided.
- One certified true copy of birth certificate
- Bank Statements/Fixed Deposit for visa required nationals
- Photocopy of parents’ passport (If below 18 years old)
- Certified true copy of working testimonials stating the position held and salary per month. (If unemployed, provide parents’ or spouse’s working testimonials)
Please note that Notarised Translations are required if the documents are not in English.