What is an MBA top-up?

An MBA top-up is a final academic stage, typically comprising a dissertation or strategic project, that allows holders of a Level 7 Diploma to complete a full Master of Business Administration degree. Since the OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership provides 120 credits at master’s level, it satisfies the taught component of an MBA. The top-up adds the remaining credits required by a university, usually 60 or 120, depending on the institution’s structure. This route enables professionals to gain a recognised MBA qualification without repeating taught modules, offering a cost-effective and time-efficient progression from the regulated diploma to a full master’s degree awarded by a partner university.