are in the world, top up your Diploma in Management Studies, or equivalent qualification, to an MBA through one module?

The premise of topping up a Diploma in Management Studies to an MBA through a single module is factually incorrect for this specific qualification. The Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership Online – MBA Top-Up Route (120 Credits) requires the completion of six distinct units, totalling 120 credits, not one. While some universities offer accelerated MBA pathways for holders of relevant Level 7 diplomas, the standard progression involves submitting your 120-credit diploma portfolio to a partner university. They then typically require you to complete a final dissertation or capstone project, which constitutes the remaining 60 credits needed for a full 180-credit Master’s degree. This is a structured academic progression, not a single-module shortcut.