is aligned with the UK's Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) at the same level as a master's degree?

Yes, the Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership Online – MBA Top-Up Route (120 Credits) is aligned with the UK's Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) at Level 7, which is the same academic level as a master's degree. This qualification is accredited by OTHM and regulated by Ofqual, ensuring it meets rigorous national standards for higher education. The 120 credits earned are directly transferable to the final year of an MBA at partner universities, allowing graduates to complete their master's degree efficiently. This alignment provides strategic managers with a recognised credential that demonstrates advanced organisational capability and strategic direction, equivalent in depth and complexity to traditional postgraduate study, without the need for full-time university attendance.