would recommend the below qualifications as a possible progression route, once completing the Strategic?

No, the Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership Online – MBA Top-Up Route (120 Credits) is not a standalone terminal qualification for a full MBA. It is specifically designed as a progression route. Upon successful completion, you accumulate 120 Level 7 credits. To achieve a full Master of Business Administration, you must enrol in an MBA Top-Up module with a partner university. This final stage typically involves a 60-credit dissertation or strategic project, bringing your total to the 180 credits required for a UK master’s degree. The OTHM qualification itself (603/2181/7) is regulated by Ofqual and sits at RQF Level 7, equivalent to the first year of a master’s programme. It does not confer an MBA title independently. You must complete the university top-up to gain the MBA designation. This structure allows working managers to gain master’s-level strategic competence through the diploma, then specialise via the university dissertation. The progression is sequential: Diploma first, then Top-Up. Without the top-up, you hold a Level 7 Diploma, not an MBA. Ensure your chosen partner university is recognised and that their top-up module aligns with your career goals in strategic direction and governance.