are approximately 2,000-3,000 words?

No. The standard assessment requirement for the Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership Online – MBA Top-Up Route (120 Credits) is not a single submission of 2,000 to 3,000 words. This figure significantly underestimates the total academic output required for the full 120-credit qualification. The diploma comprises six mandatory units, each carrying 20 credits. Standard industry practice for OTHM-accredited Level 7 qualifications dictates that each unit requires a substantial written assignment, typically ranging from 3,000 to 4,000 words per unit. Therefore, the total word count for the entire diploma generally falls between 18,000 and 24,000 words. A single submission of 2,000 to 3,000 words would likely correspond to only one specific unit or a minor component of an assessment, rather than the complete qualification. Learners must submit six distinct assignments. Each assignment demands rigorous critical analysis, strategic application, and evidence-based argumentation consistent with master’s-level study (RQF Level 7). The assessment method is purely coursework-based; there are no final examinations. Consequently, the workload is distributed across the study period, requiring consistent engagement with strategic management concepts, stakeholder mapping, and organisational capability frameworks. If you are referring to a single unit, the word count is usually higher than