London Institute of Business & Technology

LIBT Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma in Security and Strategic Leadership

Course Overview

The Level 7 Diploma in Security and Strategic Leadership is designed for individuals who wish to assume a leadership position and integrate innovation into today's demanding security world. It involves mastering the most modern tools in intelligence analysis, developing strategic cybersecurity measures, and leading organisational change.

This extensive diploma consists of eight mandatory modules, each focused on a different facet of security. It ensures that students obtain comprehensive knowledge and the practical skills required to effectively transform theory into action. The programme concludes with a capstone project that allows students to collaborate with industry leaders and professionals while applying what they've learnt to real-world scenarios.

Programme Modules

This programme consists of 8 modules totalling 120 credits.

This module covers the growth of global security concerns and the role of leadership in tackling them. It also presents the basic ideas of strategic leadership in security and intelligence. It offers a crucial synopsis of how strategic leadership is used in the security domain and how it changes in response to new operational demands and threats.

Mandatory15 Credits

This module focuses on ethical leadership and examines the legal and moral framework for intelligence and security operations. It discusses the importance of ethics, law and accountability in making decisions that respect human rights and the organisation's objectives.

Mandatory15 Credits

This module delves into sophisticated methods of intelligence gathering and analysis, enhancing participants' skills in turning intelligence into actionable strategic insights. It covers various intelligence domains and emphasises integrating this information into strategic planning processes.

Mandatory15 Credits

Students learn to analyse and respond to terrorist threats using strategic frameworks. This includes studying the dynamics of terrorism and developing comprehensive counter-terrorism strategies that include leadership in crisis and incident scenarios.

Mandatory15 Credits

This module addresses the critical area of cyber security and explores the strategic management of cyber threats, including the development of policies and frameworks to protect information assets. It aims to build leadership skills in managing cyber security initiatives in organisations.

Mandatory15 Credits

This module provides students with tools and skills for effective decision-making and policy analysis in the context of security and intelligence. It involves studying various decision-making models and applying them to real-world security challenges.

Mandatory15 Credits

This module focuses on managing change, creating adaptable tactics, and encouraging a resilient and innovative culture within security forces. It also explores organisational behaviour and leadership in the context of security organisations.

Mandatory15 Credits

This module explores the impacts of globalisation on security and governance, integrating comprehensive leadership workshops, simulations, and problem-solving exercises that address these dynamics. Guided by industry leaders' guest lectures, this module challenges students to apply their knowledge to global security issues, considering diverse governance structures and international cooperation. This module provides a broad perspective on the strategic implications of globalisation, encouraging a nuanced approach to international security and leadership.

Mandatory15 Credits

Entry Requirements

Entry to Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership

• A bachelor's degree or an equivalent qualification.

• Should be at least 22 years of age.Or

• A minimum of 5 years of managerial experience.

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Key Information

LevelPostgraduate Diploma (Level 7/8)
Duration6-12 Months
Total Credits120
Awarding BodyLondon Institute of Business and Technology
Subject AreaSecurity and Intelligence
Study Modes
OnlineOn-Campus

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Fees & Payment

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Pricing Tiers

Tier 1

100%

Tier 2

75%

Tier 3

50%

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