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The Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership Online – MBA Top-Up Route (120 Credits) is not purely self-paced in an unstructured sense. While learners access materials asynchronously, completion duration is strictly governed by the chosen study mode: a standard 9-12 month route or a fast-track 6-month option. Progress depends on the learner’s ability to meet fixed assignment deadlines within these windows, not merely their personal speed. This structure ensures alignment with OTHM assessment cycles and Ofqual regulation requirements. Managers must commit to a consistent weekly workload to maintain organisational capability development and meet the strategic direction goals of the curriculum.