The OTHM Level 8 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership Practice is a UK-recognized postgraduate qualification that equips learners with in-depth strategic knowledge and advanced leadership competencies, essential for driving organizational transformation and high-level decision-making:

1. Developing Strategic Management and Leadership Potential (L/618/5988)
2. Managing Strategic Change (R/618/5989)
3. Project Development, Planning and Management (J/618/5990)
4. Advanced Research Design and Methodologies (L/618/5991)
5. Developing Research Capability (R/618/5992)
6. Strategic Financial Management (L/616/2727)
7. Strategic Human Resource Management (F/616/2725)
8. Entrepreneurship and Innovation (R/616/2728)

"These courses are accredited and mapped to National Occupational Standards. They can also be accumulated towards earning a Doctoral Award from SIMI Swiss if taken independently. Please click on each module name to view details on Learning Outcomes, Topics, and Suggested Readings."

This program is ideal for senior professionals, executives, and experienced practitioners from academic or industry backgrounds who demonstrate strategic vision, leadership authority, and a commitment to driving transformative change at the highest organizational levels.

It equips learners with doctoral-level knowledge and applied leadership skills aligned with cutting-edge strategic practices, enabling them to lead complex organizations and pursue senior executive roles or further academic progression such as a professional doctorate (e.g., DBA or PhD).

Flexible intakes are typically offered year-round, allowing professionals to begin at a convenient time without disrupting their careers.

The program is delivered by TVET® UK in partnership with SIMI Swiss, through an automated and flexible online format.

Entry Requirements

• Learners must be over 24 years old;
• A Master’s qualification in Majors from accredited universities; or
• A Level 7 EQF diploma or equivalent. Level 7 Diploma must be from organizations that are authorized to issue qualifications and have been accredited.

English Requirement (if English is not your first language)

• CEFR Level B2; or
• IELTS with an overall score of 5.5 (minimum 5.5 in Reading and Writing); or
• Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) with a minimum score of 51.

The program is fully automated, combining advanced educational technology with a proprietary pedagogical approach. Learners are gradually guided step by step to transform knowledge into personal insight and develop their own practical application skills.