is diploma is equivalent to a Master's degree, a Foundation Degree, students who complete this diploma can progress to a Master's degree or an MBA, or pursue?

The Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership is not a Master’s degree itself, but it is academically equivalent to the taught component of a UK Master’s programme. Situated at RQF Level 7, it matches the cognitive demand and strategic depth of postgraduate study, focusing on organisational capability and governance. Crucially, it is not a Foundation Degree, which sits at Level 5. Upon successful completion of the 120 credits, graduates hold a regulated qualification that unlocks progression to an MBA top-up or full Master’s degree at partner universities. This route allows working managers to secure the academic credits required for a Master’s without undertaking the full three-year commitment initially, offering a flexible, evidence-based pathway to senior leadership roles.