Pathways to your MBA
At Minerva Elite Performance we offer three qualifications within our MBA pathway, each is an entry point suited to your needs. The three qualifications available ensure that regardless of your prior attainment, the time available to you for study, or to simply build your confidence in Higher Education, we can support you!
You can enrol directly onto our Extended Diploma (there is no requirement for you to first do the certificate or diploma) however, these offer a great option for anyone who would like to start their journey with a smaller qualification and build their confidence, with the ambition to then enrol onto the next level!
The units in all three qualifications are the same, meaning that by completing the certificate, you have completed one of the mandatory units in both the diploma and the extended diploma. These will carry across when you enrol onto the next level! Each qualification builds on top of the previous with additional units added to meet the credits required for the higher level.
*Please note that our partner universities require 120 credits (the Extended Diploma) for entry to the MBA top-up.

What People Say About us
Paul Perry
Minerva Elite Performance has provided me with the finest distance learning package I could have wanted to expand my academic abilities. The Level 7 Strategic Management and Leadership is well-structured and provides an abundance of learning materials to assist with assignment research and writing. Tutor interaction is incredible, with constant support and guidance if required throughout the course.
Tom Grady
Guy, thanks again, please pass on my gratitude to your other tutors, particularly Kat. I definitely made the right choice with Minerva. I will continue to recommend Minerva and this route to others. I now feel accustomed to it and ready start the MBA itself.
Nicki Roberts
Re-entering an academic training environment was a daunting prospect after several years decades away from it! In hindsight there really was no need whatsoever for concern, the Minerva Team are small and perfectly formed, from my initial (somewhat nervous) first contact through to finishing the qualification they were always there to support me every step of the way.
Tom Sims
Anyone considering gaining further education qualifications whether currently serving or ex military, I highly recommend Minerva Elite. From beginning to end you’re fully supported by a great team and you will get first class guidance and feedback from start to finish. Mils, Guy and Kat have helped me achieve a huge amount in such a short period of time.
Eifion Roberts
I joined Minerva Elite Performance to do the Official (ISC)² Certified in Cybersecurity (CC) Self-Paced Training course which I fully enjoyed. Throughout the course, don’t get me wrong, I had many times when I was scratching my head, going through the Chapters, which was very daunting at times after being out of training for a number of years and especially when you a learning something new.
Molly Lewin
The Award in Education & Training course enabled me to expand my teaching knowledge further. The primary aim of doing this course was to allow me to gain the qualification to deliver medical courses to the public & pass on knowledge that I have gained as a paramedic. It was very organised, with interactive, engaging sessions & tutor support throughout. The course was mostly run online, which enabled me to work from home & fit it around life commitments.
LEVEL 7 STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT & LEADERSHIP – CERTIFICATE
This qualification is designed to provide a smaller bite-sized qualification focused on strategic management and leadership. It can be studied in combination with other qualifications or as training within a wide range of employment fields to introduce learners to essential knowledge and understanding of strategic management and leadership. It enables progression into larger sized qualifications both in this and other subject areas.
Credits: 20
Units: One mandatory unit.
KEY FACTS
- Qualification: Level 7 Certificate in Strategic Management & Leadership
- Entry requirements: Minimum 19 years old. No previous qualifications necessary, however, practical experience is advantageous
- Awarding body: Pearson
- Cost: Please contact us for pricing by filling out the form below. Alternatively, you can email us at admissions@mep-ltd.uk
- Location: Online through the Virtual Learning Space of Microsoft Teams Education
LEVEL 7 STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT & LEADERSHIP – DIPLOMA
This qualification builds on the Certificate and is designed to provide a focused qualification on strategic management, leadership and change, with optional units that allow some specialisation. It prepares learners to work as strategic managers and leaders.
Credits: 60
Units: Three units, of which two are mandatory.
KEY FACTS
- Qualification: Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management & Leadership
- Entry requirements: Minimum 19 years old. No previous qualifications necessary, however, practical experience is advantageous
- Awarding body: Pearson
- Cost: Please contact us for pricing by filling out the form below. Alternatively, you can email us at admissions@mep-ltd.uk through the Virtual Learning Space of Microsoft Teams Education
LEVEL 7 STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT & LEADERSHIP – EXTENDED DIPLOMA
This qualification builds on the Diploma and is designed to provide a broad qualification on strategic management and leadership. It prepares learners to work as strategic managers and leaders with optional units in, for example, planning, creative and innovative management, and communication. The credits achieved within this qualification are required for entry into an MBA top-up programme.
Credits: 120
Units: Six units, of which three are mandatory
KEY FACTS
- Qualification: Level 7 Extended Diploma in Strategic Management & Leadership
- Entry requirements: Minimum 19 years old. No previous qualifications necessary, however, practical experience is advantageous
- Awarding body: Pearson
- Cost: Please contact us for pricing by filling out the form below. Alternatively, you can email us at admissions@mep-ltd.uk
- Location: Online through the Virtual Learning Space of Microsoft Teams Education
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