is to develop strategic management and leadership?

The phrasing is incomplete. The qualification’s primary objective is to equip senior professionals with the capability to formulate and execute strategic direction within complex organisational contexts. It focuses on developing advanced leadership competencies, governance frameworks, and risk appetite management rather than generic management skills. Learners analyse stakeholder mapping and organisational capability to drive sustainable growth. This OTHM Level 7 Diploma, regulated by Ofqual, ensures graduates can navigate high-level decision-making processes. It serves as a rigorous precursor to an MBA top-up, validating master’s-level strategic insight through evidence-based assignments, not exams.