MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS
Level 6 Diploma in Business Management, Leadership and Innovation
Innovate. Lead. Transform. Master Strategic Business Management
Course Overview
The Level 6 Diploma in Business Management, Leadership and Innovation is designed for learners who wish to gain advanced knowledge in strategic leadership and business operations while building a strong foundation for future academic or professional development.
This programme provides a deep understanding of how business functions—such as finance, strategy, innovation, and leadership—operate and integrate to achieve an organisation's goals. Students will explore modern management practices, global business dynamics, and innovation strategies that drive sustainable growth.
Ideal for aspiring senior managers, entrepreneurs, or those aiming to pursue postgraduate study, this diploma equips learners to respond to complex business challenges with critical thinking and evidence-based solutions.
Entry Requirements
Applicants are typically expected to meet the following criteria:
- Hold a Level 5 qualification in a relevant field
- OR have significant managerial experience (considered via interview)
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Non-native English speakers should possess an English proficiency equivalent to IELTS 6.0
- Two references required (at least one academic, if available)
Qualification Structure
This Level 6 Diploma is comprised of six comprehensive and mandatory modules, each carrying 20 credits:
- Leadership in a Changing World
- Introduction to Contemporary Business Strategy: Sustainable Business Growth
- Finance for Strategic Decision-makers
- Leadership in Multicultural Contexts
- Creating Futures: Sustainable Enterprise and Innovation
- Sustainable Risk Management
Each unit is carefully crafted to align with postgraduate-level learning and prepare learners for strategic leadership roles across various sectors.
Key Outcomes
Graduates of this programme will be able to:
- Apply strategic and critical thinking to complex business issues
- Understand organisational structure, global business relations, and internal operations
- Examine and apply entrepreneurial thinking and innovation techniques
- Manage budgets, perform financial analysis, and support effective decision-making
- Conduct environmental and risk analysis to inform strategic marketing plans
- Build leadership and managerial skills to enhance team performance
- Evaluate legal, economic, and HR frameworks within organisational contexts
- Apply research methods to address key business challenges and develop new insights
- Communicate effectively with both specialists and non-specialists
- Develop a strong ethical perspective in business decision-making
Duration and Delivery
- Delivered via classroom, blended, or online formats with tutor support.
- Tutors are required to hold relevant qualifications and undergo ongoing CPD.
- Learners are supported with handbooks, timetables, and personal tutor guidance.
- All assessments are internally marked and externally verified by Qualifi.
- Assessment includes:
- Assignments
- Reports
- Practical projects
- Presentations
Assessment and Verification
- All units are assessed through realistic, work-related assignments.
- Assignments require original thought, critical analysis, and practical recommendations.
- Learners must apply relevant theory to real-world examples and case studies.
- Support includes workshops, lectures, real-time webinars, and research projects.
- Mature and part-time learners are encouraged to apply their professional experience to course tasks.
Career & Progression Opportunities
Upon completion, learners can:
- Progress to a Level 7 Diploma or the first year of a postgraduate degree in a business-related field
- Enter senior positions in business development, finance, leadership, or innovation management
- Enhance their entrepreneurial ventures with strategic tools and frameworks
Graduates will be well-prepared for leadership roles such as:
- Strategic Manager
- Innovation Consultant
- Business Development Lead
- Finance Manager
- Senior Operations Manager
- Project Leader
- Entrepreneur or Start-up Founder