are equivalent to Masters Q) OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership (120 credits) Delivered by City College Oxford?

The OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership is regulated by Ofqual at RQF Level 7, the same level as a UK Master’s degree. However, it is not a Master’s qualification itself; it is a diploma that provides the academic credits required for an MBA top-up. When delivered by City College Oxford, the programme maintains this regulatory status. Graduates typically progress to a final-year MBA at a partner university to achieve a full Master’s degree. The diploma alone demonstrates master’s-level learning outcomes in strategic direction and governance but does not confer the title of Master. It serves as a strategic stepping stone, offering 120 credits that are widely recognised by UK universities for postgraduate progression. This route allows working managers to gain master’s-level knowledge without committing to a full three-year programme initially. The distinction is crucial: the diploma is the foundation; the subsequent top-up creates the Master’s award.