is course has been designed to introduce a variety of perspectives on strategic leadership and performance improvement in the higher education (HE)?

No. The Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership Online – MBA Top-Up Route (120 Credits) is explicitly designed for general business, corporate governance and organisational strategy, not for the higher education sector. While the principles of strategic direction and stakeholder mapping are transferable, the curriculum does not focus on HE-specific challenges such as university funding models, academic governance or student retention metrics. This qualification targets managers seeking broad strategic capability across industries. If your primary interest lies in higher education leadership, you should consider a specialised postgraduate certificate in HE management rather than this generalist OTHM Level 7 diploma, which serves a wider commercial audience.