What are the entry requirements for the <strong>Doctorate?

The Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership Online – MBA Top-Up Route (120 Credits) is a postgraduate qualification designed to prepare learners for an MBA top-up, not a Doctorate. Entry requirements for a Doctorate (PhD or DBA) typically require a completed Master’s degree or equivalent Level 7 qualification, along with a research proposal. While this OTHM-accredited diploma provides the necessary Level 7 credits and strategic management knowledge to meet the academic prerequisite for doctoral study, it does not constitute a Doctorate itself. Learners aiming for a doctorate should first complete the Level 7 Diploma, secure an MBA top-up if required by their chosen university, and then apply for doctoral programmes with a distinct research focus.