Business Management (Level 7) — QLS Endorsed

Overview

This Level 7 programme builds strategic management capability across leadership, strategy, finance, marketing, operations, and people. It is designed for senior professionals seeking advancement or postgraduate progression and is delivered with applied, workplace‑relevant assessments.

Progression/top‑up options depend on the receiving institution’s policies. Always confirm current arrangements.

About the Endorsement — QLS

Quality Licence Scheme (QLS) endorsement recognises the quality of non‑regulated training programmes against robust quality criteria. QLS endorsement is not an Ofqual‑regulated qualification. Successful learners receive a QLS Certificate of Achievement and a Learner Unit Summary (LUS) from the Quality Licence Scheme.

Delivery must comply with Estudyquals QA policies and QLS endorsement standards.

Structure & Modules

Hours are indicative for web display and align to the totals shown above.

Module Aims

• BM701 — Strategic Leadership & Organisational Behaviour: Develop authentic leadership, ethical decision‑making, and change capability; diagnose culture and behaviour to drive performance.
• BM702 — Corporate Strategy & Competitive Advantage: Apply environmental and industry analysis (e.g., PESTLE, Five Forces) to craft sustainable strategies and execution roadmaps.
• BM703 — Financial Strategy, Risk & Governance: Evaluate investment and financing options (NPV/IRR, WACC), assess risk exposure, and advise on governance/compliance controls.
• BM704 — Strategic Marketing, Digital & Analytics: Build data‑driven market strategies, omni‑channel plans, and KPI dashboards aligned to customer value and growth.
• BM705 — Operations & Supply Chain Strategy: Design scalable processes and supply networks; use lean/continuous‑improvement tools to improve cost, quality, and speed.
• BM706 — People Strategy: HRM, Talent & Ethics: Plan workforce capability, engagement, and inclusion; align reward, performance, and ethics with strategic goals.
• BM708 — Capstone: Consultancy Project: Solve a real organisational problem through research, analysis, and a board‑level implementation proposal; defend findings in a viva.

Further Study & Progression

This programme is QLS endorsed (non‑regulated). Progression and advanced standing are determined by the receiving institution or employer. Estudyquals can provide syllabi, mapping, and transcripts to support recognition.

• Postgraduate routes (indicative): MBA / MSc in Management or related fields — subject to provider recognition and entry criteria.
• Professional development: Senior leadership roles; strategy, operations, finance, or marketing leadership tracks.
• Further study within Estudyquals: Level 7/8 professional studies or research project options (where available), plus specialist executive modules.
• Credit transfer: May be considered by external providers at their discretion; no guarantee is implied.

Assessment Strategy

• Applied assignments mapped to Level 7 outcomes and Estudyquals assessment policy.
• Case studies, board‑style papers, presentations, research‑informed projects.
• Internal moderation, standardisation, and external quality review (where applicable under QLS endorsement).
• Feedback typically within 15 working days.

Entry Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (or Level 6 equivalent) OR substantial managerial experience.
• English proficiency: typically CEFR C1 (or recognised equivalent).
• Professional CV; interview/task where appropriate.

Delivery & Support

• Modes: Onsite / Blended / Online (VLE access, webinars, office hours).
• Accessibility: UDL and reasonable adjustments per policy.
• Resources: core texts, journals, templates, case datasets.