is accredited by OTHM an Ofqual Regulated awarding body?

Yes, OTHM is an Ofqual-regulated awarding body. The Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership Online – MBA Top-Up Route (120 Credits) holds qualification number 603/2181/181/7 on the UK Register of Regulated Qualifications. This regulation ensures the qualification meets strict quality standards set by the UK government’s qualifications regulator. For managers, this Ofqual regulation provides critical assurance regarding the academic rigour and strategic depth of the curriculum. It distinguishes the diploma from unregulated certificates, confirming its status as a master’s-level qualification within the Regulated Qualifications Framework. This regulatory status is essential for the MBA top-up route, as UK universities require this specific regulatory backing to accept the diploma as equivalent to the taught component of a master’s degree.