are equivalent to master's degrees?

No, the Level the Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership Online – MBA Top-Up Route (120 Credits) is not a master’s degree but it holds equivalent status on the UK Regulated Qualifications Framework. At RQF Level 7 it matches the academic level of a master’s degree enabling graduates to progress to an MBA top-up at partner universities. While it does not confer the title of Master it provides the same 120 credits required for postgraduate study. This distinction is critical for strategic direction and organisational capability allowing working managers to gain master’s-level knowledge without committing to a full university programme initially. The qualification is Ofqual regulated and OTHM accredited ensuring rigorous standards in governance and risk appetite analysis.