will develop the compete?

The query appears to contain a typo, likely intending to ask whether the qualification will develop competence or complete a specific academic requirement. The Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership Online – MBA Top-Up Route (120 Credits) is designed to develop advanced strategic competence in working managers. It focuses on organisational capability, governance, and risk appetite, ensuring graduates can navigate complex stakeholder mapping and strategic direction. As an Ofqual-regulated qualification (603/2181/7), it provides the 120 credits required for an MBA top-up at partner universities. It does not constitute a full MBA but serves as the final academic step towards one. This structure allows senior professionals to gain master’s-level strategic insight without repeating undergraduate content, directly addressing the need for board-level decision-making skills in a regulated, evidence-first framework.