OfQual Regulated • OTHM Accredited • UK Government Recognised • Qual. No. 603/2181/7 9-month route — enrol any time 100% Online • Assignment-based • No exams Speak to admissions: +44 020 3608 0144 OfQual Regulated • OTHM Accredited • UK Government Recognised • Qual. No. 603/2181/7 9-month route — enrol any time 100% Online • Assignment-based • No exams Speak to admissions: +44 020 3608 0144

will be able to work in a variety of roles within education administration and/or management?

No. This qualification targets senior corporate leadership, not education administration. The Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership Online – MBA Top-Up Route (120 Credits) focuses on strategic direction, governance, and organisational capability within commercial or public sector contexts. While transferable skills like stakeholder mapping and risk appetite management apply broadly, the curriculum lacks specific pedagogical leadership or educational governance content. Graduates typically progress to roles such as Operations Director, Strategy Consultant, or MBA top-up students. For education-specific management, consider CMI Level 7 in Education Leadership or a Postgraduate Certificate in Educational Management. This OTHM-awarded, Ofqual-regulated programme (603/2181/7) is designed for generalist senior managers, not school or university administrators.

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