is an 80 credit qualification based on four units?

No. The Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership Online – MBA Top-Up Route (120 Credits) is a 120-credit qualification, not an 80-credit one. It comprises six distinct units, each carrying 20 credits, rather than four units. This structure aligns with the UK’s Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) Level 7, which equates to master’s level study. The 120-credit total is specifically designed to provide the necessary academic volume for progression to an MBA top-up degree at partner universities. An 80-credit qualification would typically represent a Postgraduate Certificate, which is a different academic award and does not meet the standard credit requirement for a full master’s degree top-up. Therefore, the premise of an 80-credit, four-unit structure is incorrect for this specific OTHM-accredited diploma.