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Classification |
Level 8 Diploma |
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Course Mode |
Full Time |
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Course Duration |
One year |
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Awarding Body |
Chartered Management Institute |
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Subject Area |
Management and Leadership |
About the Course
Level 8 qualifications are designed for directors and senior managers who have the authority across organisations and personal inspiration to translate organisational strategy into effective performance. The qualifications require directors and senior managers to build on their skills in strategic direction and leadership and to focus on the requirement of inter-organisational strategy.
Course Structure
To achieve a CMI Level 8 Diploma in Strategic Direction and Leadership, you need to successfully complete all core units of Group A and one optional units of Group B to a minimum total of 67 credits. However, you will not go empty handed even if you could not complete all required modules for the diploma. For instance, if you complete 20 credits in any combination of modules you will be qualified to get CMI Level 8 Certificate in Strategic Direction and Leadership and if you complete one unit only with 10 credits CMI will give you a Level 8 Award in Strategic Direction and Leadership.
Units available to study for Level 8 Diploma include:
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Unit Title |
Unit Code |
Credit Value |
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Group A |
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Personal development as a strategic leader |
8001 |
10 |
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Collective strategy development |
8002 |
10 |
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Inter-organisational strategic planning |
8003 |
10 |
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Inter-organisational strategic direction |
8004 |
10 |
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Strategic communication |
8005 |
10 |
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Strategic culture |
8006 |
10 |
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Group B |
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Being a strategic leader |
7013 |
7 |
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Strategic leadership practice |
7014 |
7 |
Teaching and Assessment
ยท Each module is internally assessed through work based assignments and verified by
the external examiner arranged by CMI. Grades awarded are Pass or Fail.
Entry Requirements
Although no previous formal qualifications are required to embark on the Level 8 qualification, participants will need to demonstrate senior management experience. Students who have got Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership can proceed to this level. However, if your native language is not English, you must provide evidence of competence in the English Language. International students can provide IELTS Score (minimum 6.0) or TOFEL (minimum 550) or equivalent.