will have earned 120 credits at master's level?

Yes, successful completion of the Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership Online – MBA Top-Up Route (120 Credits) results in the accumulation of 120 credits at master's level. This qualification is regulated by Ofqual and sits at RQF Level 7, which is directly equivalent to the first year of a UK Master’s degree. The 120 credits are distributed across seven distinct units, covering critical areas such as strategic management, leadership, and organisational capability. These credits are recognised by UK universities as meeting the academic requirements for progression into an MBA top-up programme. This structure allows working managers to gain substantive master’s-level learning without committing to a full three-year degree initially. The focus remains on applied strategic direction and governance, ensuring the credits hold weight for both academic progression and professional development within senior management roles.