Is level-7 of OTHM is equal TO MBA?

The OTHM Level 7 Diploma is not an MBA; it is a regulated qualification at the same academic level as the taught component of an MBA. It holds 120 credits on the UK Regulated Qualifications Framework, equivalent to master’s level study. However, it lacks the final dissertation or project required for a full Master’s degree. To achieve an MBA, you must complete an MBA top-up at a partner university, submitting a dissertation to earn the remaining 60 credits. This two-step process allows working managers to gain strategic management competency first, then secure the full MBA title. The diploma itself demonstrates master’s-level capability in strategic direction and organisational capability but does not confer the Master’s degree status until the top-up is successfully completed.