DOCTORATE PROGRAM IN STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP PRACTICE - OTHM - LEVEL 8

Applicants should normally hold a completed Master’s degree or an equivalent qualification, along with a minimum of 5 years of managerial, leadership, or strategic professional experience. Applicants must also demonstrate the ability to complete advanced written assignments in English.

Learners who do not hold a Master’s degree, but have substantial senior leadership, entrepreneurial, consulting, or executive-level experience, may also be considered through the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) route. In such cases, SNATIKA will review the applicant’s overall professional background, leadership profile, prior learning, career achievements, and suitability for Level 8 study before making an admission decision.

No, SNATIKA programs are exclusively for senior professionals. Please check our eligibility criteria.

The complete admission application process is online. After registering on the SNATIKA website and verifying their email ID, applicants can start the process of submitting their online application. Before you start filling out the Admission Form make sure you have the following documents (digital copy)/details ready: Clear background Passport size photograph Copy of Passport / Valid photo ID – only the pages that include personal information Copy of Certificates and Transcripts of your last academic qualification Two references – professional A Statement of Purpose – 300 to 500 words, (excluding spaces) - summarise your academic interests and your reasons for choosing the desired program An updated CV.

A Statement of Purpose should be 300 to 500 words and include information about your past and current academic and professional history, your future goals and reasons for pursuing the selected program, and other pertinent details that will help us evaluate you as a candidate. Applicants are also evaluated on their proficiency in written English.

Please submit the transcripts of your last academic qualification. You need only digital copies of the same to be uploaded during your online admission application submission.

If the official transcripts and/or degree certificate(s) are not in English, our program requires an official English translation for processing your admission form. Self-attested copies of original academic documents are accepted.

Applicants whose first language is not English must demonstrate their English proficiency by submitting scores from a standardised English Language Proficiency Test. For more details, please write to us at admissions@snatika.com

While our programs are open to a global audience of executives, proficiency in written and spoken English at a level that allows full engagement and participation in a program is mandatory.

No, admission is only assured once you receive your admission offer letter following your personal interview with the academic committee. Your admission is only guaranteed by making the necessary payments as per the agreed schedule.

It is a 4-step admission process, as mentioned below: Step 1 – Fill out the Admission Application Form online and upload the requested documents, and submit. Step 2 – The application will be scrutinised for suitability by SNATIKA. Step 3 – Once shortlisted, you will receive an offer letter for the program. Step 4 – You will need to make full payment of the program fee, as guided in the offer letter. If you are opting for the instalment option, you have to indicate your preference at the time of filling out your application form.

Yes, an admissions interview is required of all SNATIKA program applicants. This is scheduled after your application is accepted by our admissions team. You are issued an offer letter only after you clear the interview. The interview is done by a senior member of the academic committee, normally the Director of Education or Head of Department.

Your interview will be a one-on-one discussion with a senior member of the admissions committee. You will share your career progression story and your reasons for pursuing the SNATIKA program, and you will have an opportunity to learn more about SNATIKA. During the interview, your English language skills and your domain experience related to the program applied for will be verified. The interview typically lasts 30-45 minutes. All such meetings are done virtually; applicants needn’t travel anywhere for the same.

We expect learners to hold full-time employment throughout the program. As members of a professional learning community, learners bring real-world experience and can immediately apply academic concepts gained through assignments/projects in their workplaces. However, the Admissions Committee is willing to review and consider applicants who do not currently hold full-time positions.

Financial corporate sponsorship is not a factor in the admissions process. We have both self-funded and corporate-sponsored learners undergoing our programs.

Candidates who are receiving full or partial financial sponsorship from their employers should report this information after submitting the online admission application to admissions@snatika.com.

The program is open to applicants from all nations.

The batch size for our programs is specifically limited for various reasons, including but not limited to regulatory requirements, maximisation of learner experience and interaction with SME/Facilitators, and other operational reasons. Due to this limitation, seats for a program date get filled much earlier than the last date. – So it's important to enrol early and pay in full immediately to guarantee your seat in the program. If seats are not available for a particular batch, you can be placed on a waitlist for that iteration/program date. If a program seat becomes available (e.g., if another participant cancels, transfers to a different date, etc.), individuals on the waitlist will be contacted on a first-come, first-served basis. You can take early admission to the next drive to avoid such a situation.

To transfer or defer to a different start date, an enrolled participant can submit a written request to the email: learnersupport@snatika.com . Transfer to the immediate next program start date is allowed free of charge only once. Any further transfer incurs batch transfer charges.

All applicants will receive an Acknowledgement Letter via email at all stages, from application submission to the offer letter. Applicants are requested to respond to such trail emails to keep track of their applications. Applicants can also write to admissions@snatika.com

Acceptance decisions are sent by email with instructions to confirm acceptance along with the offer letter. The admissions team will be in touch with you throughout the process.

The Level 8 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership Practice is awarded by OTHM, UK. SNATIKA provides academic delivery, learner support, and the additional Doctorate Program Certificate in Strategic Management and Leadership Practice upon successful completion. The OTHM qualification is a diploma qualification and not a university degree.

You will receive the digital certificate and transcript as part of your program fees, and no additional charges apply for these. Learners who wish to also receive hard copies of the certificate and transcript will be required to pay the applicable additional fees.

Sample copies of all certificates are displayed in our brochure (please go through the same), and they're also displayed on our website.

On successful completion, learners receive the OTHM Level 8 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership Practice from OTHM, UK. Learners also receive a Doctorate Program Certificate in Strategic Management and Leadership Practice from SNATIKA.

The certificate will not reveal your unit in the study area, but the transcript will.

Yes, learners are provided with academic transcripts or mark sheets for all programs.

A transcript is proof of education. Official academic transcripts are your official record and include your program/s of study, the units you have undertaken, the grade achieved for each unit, the credit achieved for each unit, your cumulative credits, and the date your award was conferred.

Within 1-2 months, you will be receiving all your certificates.

It means that you are topping up your educational qualification with a Doctorate Degree after completion of OTHM Level 8 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership Practice.

The qualification carries 180 credits. It includes mandatory and optional units designed to develop advanced strategic management, leadership, research, and organisational decision-making capabilities.

No. While Level 8 is Doctorate level, the OTHM Level 8 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership Practice is a Level 8 diploma qualification of 180 credits whereas a university awarded doctorate degree consists of 540 credits. 

No. Completion of this program does not automatically allow the use of the title “Dr.” The title “Dr.” is normally linked to successful completion of a recognised doctoral degree such as a PhD, DBA, DProf, or equivalent doctoral award.

No, fees are to be paid at the time of submission. The applicant needs to pay program fees only once the offer letter is issued to block his seat in the program.

We accept payments only in INR.

You can pay your fee dues by either of the following methods: Online using your Debit / Credit Card or Bank Transfer SNATIKA also provides an instalment option to its learners. To avail yourself of this, you need to show your preference while applying for the program.

Learners will incur the following charges: Online payment (Credit/Debit Card) - All such payments are made through payment gateways. A non-refundable convenience fee and tax are charged by the payment gateway to the learner, and this amount is charged for all card payments.  SNATIKA does not receive any part of such charges. This convenience fee is paid in full and retained by the payment gateway. Bank Transfer/Wire Transfer – Banks would charge for the service rendered, and any such charges would need to be borne by the learner. The learner has to ensure that SNATIKA is paid in full as per the invoice amount.

You can only make payments through your registered login.

To check on payment status and/or other questions/assistance regarding billing, please email us at finance@snatika.com.

The standard program fee is £2,800. However, eligible learners for the current intake may receive a SNATIKA Scholarship, bringing the payable fee to £1,400.

This scholarship-based fee is applicable only for the current intake and may vary for future batches. The fee includes access to SNATIKA’s online learning platform, program learning materials, academic guidance, learner support, and assessment-related support for the program.

Learners may also choose available instalment options, subject to approval and the payment schedule issued at the time of admission. Any additional charges, if applicable, such as payment gateway charges, bank transfer charges, resubmission fees, or charges for hard-copy certificates/transcripts, will be communicated separately before or during the admission process.

Fees are subject to change and should be confirmed at the time of admission.

The full fee must be paid upfront. If you opt for the instalment option, then you pay as per the agreed schedule.

Yes, non-payment of fees (whether in full or as per the instalment option) would lead to the suspension of services from SNATIKA. This will not only halt the pursuit of the program but will also lead to holding back transcripts/certificates/degrees because of the due amount.

For specific program-related benefits for our alumni/existing learners, please reference your details along with the program of interest to admissions@snatika.com.

For learners who have taken loans through SNATIKA’s financial partners, the financial institution provides the following loan foreclosure facilities: Loan Tenure availed: 24 months / 48 months The borrower may either continue to service the EMI as per schedule or choose to pre-close the entire loan by paying the entire outstanding principal + foreclosure charges (2%+GST on total closure amount)*. * Might vary from bank to bank The borrower also has to pay accrued interest + any penalties - Charges that may have been incurred during the tenure of the facility (if applicable in case of any default). There is no part-prepayment facility, loans can be foreclosed.  Loans can only be foreclosed after a minimum of 6 months or the payment of 6 EMIs, whichever is later. Loan Tenure availed: 12 months  The borrower may either continue to service the EMI as per schedule or choose to pre-close the entire loan by paying the entire outstanding principal. There are no foreclosure charges. The borrower also has to pay accrued interest + any penalties, - Charges that may have been incurred during the tenure of the facility (if applicable in case of any defaults) There is no part-prepayment facility; loans can be foreclosed.  Loans can be foreclosed at any time.

The program is assessed through written assignments, applied projects, and research-oriented submissions aligned with the requirements of the OTHM Level 8 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership Practice. There are no written examination centre-based exams. Learners are expected to submit work through the prescribed LMS process and meet the academic and assessment criteria for each unit.

SNATIKA allows its learners to resubmit the referred assignments. You will be required to re-submit the assignment(s). For each resubmission, a fee of INR 5000 will be charged.

All SNATIKA programs are assignment-driven and not based on assessments. All learners have to submit projects/assignments during the program. There aren’t any exams that you have to attend. The structure of the program and other details are all there in our brochure/syllabus, which you may download from our website at www.snatika.com.

We have put together some tips and strategies to help you best manage and succeed in your course. Start light. … Make a workspace for yourself. … Get good at time management. … Stay organized. … Use all your resources. … Technology is your friend. … Get into a routine. …

The program is designed to be self-paced and heavily digitally guided. However, if you still feel the need, you can reach us by writing to learnersupport@snatika.com for any syllabus- or learning-related query.

You can reach out to us at learnersupport@snatika.com or raise a support ticket from your LMS log-in.

Yes, you would have PhD/Doctorate level academicians available to clear your academic/assignment-related doubts and provide support.

Our programs are developed purely for working professionals who want to excel in their respective streams. You should be investing 8-10 hours a week in getting your assignments ready/submitted. If you put in your effort, then you would surely clear the program.

Always strive to complete the course module without breaks for better understanding. Try to finish the assignments as soon as you can after module completion, as the study is still fresh in your mind. Maintain your own mind-notes Practice and revision will help you learn the course material better.

We have a dedicated support team for you at each stage of your association with SNATIKA. We always suggest connecting via email to avoid taking time off from our senior professionals. To receive prompt and timely support, you may use any of these services for the following stages: Stage Email Call Chat Pre Admission admissions@snatika.com TBD On the SNATIKA web page Post Admission learnersupport@snatika.com TBD On SNATIKA LMS   Learners can also raise a support ticket on the LMS.

All new learning innovations are met with some degree of scrutiny, but scepticism subsides as methods become more mainstream. Such is the case for online learning. Studies indicate employers who are familiar with online degrees tend to view them more favourably, and more employers are acquainted with them than ever before. The majority of colleges now offer online degrees, including most public, not-for-profit, and Ivy League universities. Online learning is also increasingly prevalent in the workplace as more companies invest in web-based employee training and development programs.

No. The minimum academic qualification required would be a Masters Degree.

After completing the OTHM Level 8 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership Practice, learners may use the qualification to strengthen their professional profile, support career progression, demonstrate advanced strategic leadership capability, and explore further academic progression routes such as DBA or PhD discussions, subject to the admission criteria of the receiving institution. Completion of this qualification does not by itself confer the title “Dr.”

SNATIKA Doctorate Program is designed for working professionals who wish to avail themselves of world-class education without having to sacrifice their careers during the course. It is designed for people who are looking to make advancements in their chosen field of work and career. The curriculum is constructed to elevate mid-level and senior professionals looking forward to growing in their careers.

The curriculum at SNATIKA is designed in line with the international curriculum for professionals. Our association with various large academic institutions not only makes it possible for you to pursue a doctorate program or excel in your present career but also proves that the curriculum design conforms to international standards.

SNATIKA Doctorate Programs have been designed exclusively for working professionals, wherein due value is given to the learner’s knowledge of her/his domain gained through years of experience in the industry. Our programs also acknowledge the time a working professional can spend during his/her busy schedule to earn an academic qualification. We have also considered our working professionals’ need to fast-track their academic journey. We have incorporated all these needs into our programs along with providing multiple globally recognised qualifications. Most of the regular Doctorate programs are general programs that haven’t considered the above needs and are developed for the common masses. SNATIKA programs are specifically designed for working professionals who aspire for a globally recognised international qualification in their domain of expertise and experience.

OTHM is approved and regulated by Ofqual (Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulation). The Register of Regulated Qualifications Framework can be found at https://register.ofqual.gov.uk . OTHM is an awarding body and not a university. OTHM only awards diplomas, not degrees.

SNATIKA only provides a course completion certificate (which means you have successfully completed the program) and doesn’t award a Degree/Diploma.

SNATIKA is an approved partner of OTHM. Please visit https://www.othm.org.uk/listing.aspx?cn=DC1910369 to also check the approved programs.