can be delivered alongside the apprenticeship?

No, the Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership Online – MBA Top-Up Route (120 Credits) cannot be delivered alongside the Level 7 Strategic Management and Leadership Apprenticeship. OTHM regulations strictly prohibit dual enrolment in both the apprenticeship and the standalone diploma simultaneously. This rule prevents double-funding and ensures distinct assessment pathways. Apprentices must complete the apprenticeship end-point assessment before pursuing the standalone diploma for an MBA top-up. Attempting to study both concurrently risks invalidating both qualifications. Managers seeking the diploma should choose either the apprenticeship route, funded by employers, or the standalone online route, which offers faster completion in six to nine months without mandatory work-based learning logs.