is a Postgraduate Extended Diploma programme which consists part of Masters (MBA) modules and exclusively for the business and management-oriented?

No. The Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership Online – MBA Top-Up Route (120 Credits) is not a Postgraduate Extended Diploma. It is a distinct, standalone qualification regulated by Ofqual (603/2181/7) and awarded by OTHM. While it sits at RQF Level 7, equivalent to the first year of a master’s degree, it does not constitute a full master’s programme nor does it carry the "Extended" designation. It is exclusively focused on business and management, covering strategic direction, governance, and organisational capability. Crucially, it serves as a bridge to an MBA top-up, not a partial master’s award itself. Learners complete 120 credits of specialist units, assessed via written assignments, to gain the academic standing required for the final year of an MBA at partner universities.