Pearson BTEC Level 7 · Strategic Management & Leadership

L7-01: Strategic Management

Develop executive-level capability to analyse industries, formulate strategy, and lead organisational transformation.

Unit Explanation

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.

Granular Curriculum

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

ASSESSMENT METRICS

Structure & Parameters

Official UnitL7-01 Strategic Management

QualificationBTEC Level 7 Extended Diploma

Assessment TypeAssignment / Case Study Portfolio

LevelRQF Level 7 (Master’s Equivalent)

GradingPass / Merit / Distinction

DeliveryBlended Executive Cohort

OutputStrategic Management Report

Distinction CriteriaIntegrate multiple frameworks critically—avoid descriptive PESTLE lists without strategic implications for the chosen organisation.

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