is a 120-credit qualification built around six mandatory units?

Yes, the Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership Online – MBA Top-Up Route (120 Credits) is structured around six mandatory units, each carrying 20 credits. This design ensures comprehensive coverage of strategic direction, stakeholder mapping, and organisational capability without optional modules. The qualification, regulated by Ofqual and awarded by OTHM, requires learners to complete all six units to achieve the diploma. This fixed structure supports consistent assessment standards and aligns with the 120-credit requirement for master’s-level study on the UK Regulated Qualifications Framework. It provides a clear, focused pathway for working managers seeking to enhance their strategic leadership skills and progress toward an MBA top-up degree.