OfQual Regulated • OTHM Accredited • UK Government Recognised • Qual. No. 603/2181/7 9-month route — enrol any time 100% Online • Assignment-based • No exams Speak to admissions: +44 020 3608 0144 OfQual Regulated • OTHM Accredited • UK Government Recognised • Qual. No. 603/2181/7 9-month route — enrol any time 100% Online • Assignment-based • No exams Speak to admissions: +44 020 3608 0144

Is Level 7 Equal to Masters ?

The OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership Online – MBA Top-Up Route (120 Credits) holds the same academic level as a UK master’s degree on the Regulated Qualifications Framework. It is not a master’s degree itself but is equivalent in difficulty and depth. This distinction matters for progression. The diploma provides the 120 credits required for the final stage of an MBA. You then complete a dissertation at a partner university to receive the full master’s award. Ofqual regulation ensures this equivalence is recognised by employers and higher education institutions globally. It is a strategic stepping stone, not a terminal qualification.

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