is programme is a Pathway to Master of Business Administration Degree?

Yes, the Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership Online – MBA Top-Up Route (120 Credits) serves as a direct academic pathway to a full Master of Business Administration. This OTHM-awarded qualification holds RQF Level 7 status, equivalent to the master’s level of the UK qualifications framework. Upon successful completion, graduates gain entry into the final year of an MBA programme at partner universities. This top-up route typically requires one additional year of study, during which learners complete a dissertation or strategic project to earn the full MBA degree. The diploma itself does not confer the degree but provides the necessary 120 credits and academic standing to progress. This structure allows senior professionals to validate their strategic management capabilities through regulated assessment before committing to the final degree stage. It is a recognised, efficient route for career advancement without repeating undergraduate or postgraduate foundation years.