About Course
Course Title : DBA IN STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP (Duration – 06 month)
Course Details : Level 8 diplomas are taught programmes on the Regulated Qualification Framework (RQF). They also sit on the European Qualifications Framework (EQF) at level 8 which is equivalent to DF-EHEA third cycle qualifications, comparable to doctorate level of study.
OTHM qualifications at level 8, represent knowledge, skills and competencies that are recognised in academic terms as being comparable level to Doctoral Degrees and Vocational Qualifications at Level 8.
Overview
The objective of the OTHM 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 translate organisational strategy into effective operational performance.
This qualification reflects current practice in Strategic Management and Leadership and allows learners to develop and expand their high-level understanding of strategic management and leadership in the workplace. This qualification is suitable for mature learners with a background in academic study or industry. The qualification has a clear work-related emphasis on practical skills development alongside theoretical fundamentals.
The qualification 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
To be considered eligible for this qualification, applicants will need to meet all of the following criteria
- provide proof 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
- must hold/have held a position at senior management level which is capable of supporting the achievement of the programme learning outcomes, including the professional research project.
English requirements
If English is not your 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
Entry to the qualification will be considered on the basis of
- an up-to-date and comprehensive CV
- submission of a personal statement and
- centre interview to assess suitability and potential to achieve
- details of 2 referees or 2 references, one of which should ideally be an academic reference
- ability to demonstrate appropriate links to the practice the proposed research refers to.
Equivalences - OTHM qualifications at RQF 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
- The OTHM Level 8 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership consists of 5 mandatory units and 3 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
- Developing Strategic Management and Leadership Potential (20 credits)
- Managing Strategic Change (20 credits)
- Project Development, Planning and Management (20 credits)
- Advanced Research Design and Methodologies (40 credits)
- Developing Research Capability (20 credits)
- Optional units: Choose any THREE:
- Globalisation and Corporate Governance (20 credits)
- Entrepreneurship and Innovation (20 credits
- Strategic Human Resource Management (20 credits)
- Supply Chain and Operations Management (20 credits)
- Strategic Financial Management (20 credits)
- Strategic Marketing (20 credits)