can be completed in less time than a Master's degree?

Yes, the Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership Online – MBA Top-Up Route (120 Credits) can be completed significantly faster than a traditional full-time Master’s degree. While standard UK master’s programmes typically require 12 to 18 months of full-time study, this OTHM-accredited qualification offers a fast-track option allowing completion in just six months. This accelerated timeline is achieved through intensive, self-paced online learning with no scheduled lectures, enabling working managers to maintain their professional responsibilities. The standard route spans nine to twelve months, providing flexibility for those balancing heavy workloads. Both pathways deliver 120 credits at RQF Level 7, equivalent to master’s level, but with a streamlined structure focused on strategic direction and organisational capability rather than the broader academic scope of a full MBA.