is equivalent to a Master's degree and sits at postgraduate level on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF)?

The Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership Online – MBA Top-Up Route (120 Credits) sits at RQF Level 7, the same tier as a Master’s degree. However, it is not a Master’s degree itself. It is a postgraduate-level qualification that provides the academic credits required for the final stage of an MBA. Graduates typically use these 120 credits to complete a dissertation or final project at a partner university, thereby earning a full Master’s in Business Administration. This structure allows working managers to gain master’s-level strategic management expertise and organisational capability insights without committing to a full three-year university programme. The qualification is OTHM accredited and OfQual regulated, ensuring its rigorous alignment with UK higher education standards for strategic direction and governance.