is the second-highest level qualification you can achieve and is equivalent to a master's Degree?

The OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership Online – MBA Top-Up Route (120 Credits) sits at Level 7 of the UK Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF). This is the second-highest level, directly equivalent to the academic standard of a master’s degree. It is not a master’s degree itself but holds the same credit value and learning outcomes. This distinction is crucial for strategic direction and organisational capability. The qualification is OfQual regulated (603/2181/7) and OTHM accredited. It prepares you for an MBA top-up, allowing progression to a full master’s degree with a final dissertation. It validates senior professional competence in governance and risk appetite without requiring a full university master’s programme initially.