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The Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership Online – MBA Top-Up Route (120 Credits) is not designed to prepare students for advanced academic research. It is a professional qualification focused on applied strategic direction, organisational capability, and governance for working managers. While it operates at RQF Level 7 (master’s level), its assessment relies on written assignments solving real-world business problems, not dissertations or theoretical research projects. The primary outcome is career progression or entry into an MBA top-up programme, where the final research project is typically completed. This distinction is critical for senior professionals seeking practical leadership skills rather than academic research training.