How does the Level 7 Strategic Management diploma lead to an MBA?

The Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership Online – MBA Top-Up Route (120 Credits) serves as the academic prerequisite for a full Master of Business Administration. Upon successful completion, graduates hold 120 credits at RQF Level 7, equivalent to the taught component of a UK master’s degree. The remaining 60 credits required for an MBA are completed via a dedicated top-up module, typically a master’s dissertation or strategic project, at a partner university. This pathway allows working managers to bypass the first two years of a traditional three-year MBA. The OTHM qualification is Ofqual regulated, ensuring its academic rigour is recognised by UK higher education institutions. Learners must secure a place with a university offering this specific articulation agreement to convert their diploma into a full MBA award.