is a purely online course that allows you to complete your learning at your own pace?

No, this programme is not a purely self-paced distance learning course. While the Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership Online – MBA Top-Up Route (120 Credits) is delivered entirely online, it operates on a structured academic calendar with fixed submission deadlines for each unit. You cannot simply study at your own speed indefinitely. The course offers two distinct study modes: a standard route over nine to twelve months, and a fast-track option compressed into six months. Both require you to manage your workload against set milestones to ensure timely completion of the 120 credits. This structure supports working managers by providing clear timelines for strategic direction and governance studies, rather than an open-ended, self-directed model.