is a 120-credit qualification built around six mandatory units and a choice of at least two?

No. The Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership Online – MBA Top-Up Route (120 Credits) consists exclusively of six mandatory units. There are no optional or elective units within the diploma structure itself. Each of the six units carries 20 credits, totaling the required 120 credits for the qualification. This fixed structure ensures all learners engage with core strategic management concepts, including strategic direction, stakeholder mapping, and organisational capability. While the diploma itself offers no choice, the subsequent MBA top-up phase at a partner university typically allows for elective modules. This distinction is crucial for managers planning their study load, as the diploma phase requires completion of all six specified assignments to achieve the regulated qualification.