is qualification also permits learners to progress in their studies towards an MBA with advanced standing?

Yes, the Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership Online – MBA Top-Up Route (120 Credits) is explicitly designed to facilitate progression to a full MBA with advanced standing. Upon successful completion, learners hold the 120 credits required for the final year of a Master’s degree. Many UK and international universities offer dedicated MBA top-up programmes that accept this OTHM qualification, allowing graduates to bypass the first year of study. This route provides a cost-effective and time-efficient pathway to a full Master’s degree, typically requiring only one additional year of study. Learners must verify specific entry requirements with their chosen university, as articulation agreements vary by institution.