L7-01: Strategic Management
Develop executive-level capability to analyse industries, formulate strategy, and lead organisational transformation.
What is L7-01 — Strategic Management?
The L7-01 Strategic Management unit is a core module of the Pearson BTEC Level 7 Extended Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership, designed for senior managers and aspiring executives.
Learners evaluate vision, mission, competitive positioning, and strategic implementation frameworks using real corporate case evidence and consultancy-style reporting.
Achievement demonstrates readiness for board-level advisory roles, MBA progression, and strategic leadership appointments.
Core Strategic Value
- •Strategic Analysis: Apply PESTLE, Porter’s Five Forces, and SWOT at enterprise level.
- •Choice & Direction: Evaluate growth, diversification, and internationalisation strategies.
- •Implementation: Align structure, culture, and resources with strategic objectives.
What You Will Study
This unit develops practical, industry-aligned competencies across 4 core learning modules:
1. Strategic Context & Environmental Scanning
Assess macro-environmental drivers affecting industry profitability
Map competitive structures and strategic group dynamics
Identify strategic capabilities and core competence portfolios
Evaluate stakeholder expectations and governance constraints
2. Strategy Formulation & Evaluation
Develop vision, mission, and long-term strategic objectives
Compare generic strategies: cost leadership, differentiation, focus
Analyse mergers, alliances, and portfolio management decisions
Apply scenario planning and risk-adjusted strategic options
3. Strategy Implementation & Performance
Design balanced scorecards and strategic KPI frameworks
Manage strategic change, resistance, and communication plans
Evaluate globalisation and digital disruption impacts
Link strategy to budgeting, investment, and talent priorities
4. Consultancy Report & Executive Presentation
Produce board-ready strategic analysis for a live organisation
Recommend prioritised initiatives with feasibility assessment
Defend strategic choices using evidence-based argumentation
Present findings to professional management audiences
Structure & Parameters
Assessment Policies & Logistics
Submission Windows
Internal and external assessment deadlines follow Pearson BTEC session calendars. Confirm key dates with ICT Business School at enrollment.
Academic Integrity
All coursework and exam submissions must meet Pearson authenticity standards. Plagiarism checks and verification apply to every unit.
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