Level: Advanced / Level 7 Standard
Delivery: Distance learning
Assessment: Coursework-based
Duration: 9-12 Months
Study mode: Part-time

Mandatory Units:

1. Strategic Management

2. Strategic Leadership

3. Strategic Human Resource Management

4. Advanced Business Research Methods

5. Strategic Change Management

6. Entrepreneurship and Innovation

→ Tutor support included.

The programme is structured using recognised academic frameworks, including learning outcomes, guided learning hours, and total qualification time.

Assignments are designed to reflect real professional situations and require critical analysis, written work, and independent study.

Pinnacle Academy of Advanced Learning is a private education provider. This qualification is a private diploma awarded by the Academy and is not currently regulated by Ofqual.

The programme is designed to reflect recognised academic standards, but it does not form part of the Regulated Qualifications Framework unless stated otherwise.

Applicants should ensure that the programme meets their personal or professional goals before applying.

Applicants should normally meet one of the following:

• A relevant academic qualification at diploma, degree, or equivalent level, or

• Relevant professional experience in a management, education, business, or specialist role, or

• Evidence of the ability to study at an advanced academic level.

As programmes are delivered through distance learning, applicants should be able to work independently and complete written assignments.

Pinnacle Academy of Advanced Learning reserves the right to request evidence of qualifications or experience before confirming admission.

Admission is subject to review.

The programme is delivered through flexible distance learning.

Typical duration: 9 months part-time
Maximum completion period: 12 months

The expected study time will vary depending on experience, ability, and time available.

Normal programme fee: £2,950 including VAT

Opening Special fee: £1850 including VAT

Fees cover:

• Access to course materials

• Assessment and marking

• Academic support

• Certification upon successful completion

All qualifications awarded by Pinnacle Academy of Advanced Learning are private qualifications unless stated otherwise.

The Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership is offered in scheduled intakes throughout the year.

The next intake will begin in May 2026.

To maintain academic quality and effective assessment management, each intake is limited to a small cohort.

Places available: Limited to 25 per intake

Applications now open!
Application closing date: 15 May 2026
Programme start date: 25 May 2026

Applications may close earlier if the cohort reaches capacity.

Admission is subject to academic review.

This intake forms part of the founding cohort of Pinnacle Academy of Advanced Learning.