is a postgraduate-level qualification?

Yes. The Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership Online – MBA Top-Up Route (120 Credits) is a postgraduate-level qualification. It sits at RQF Level 7, the same level as a UK master’s degree. Regulated by Ofqual and accredited by OTHM, it delivers 120 credits focused on strategic direction, governance, and organisational capability. This structure allows graduates to progress to an MBA top-up at partner universities. It is designed for senior professionals seeking advanced strategic management skills without committing to a full three-year MBA. The qualification is recognised globally as equivalent to the final year of a master’s programme, providing a credible, accelerated route for career advancement and executive leadership roles.