Possible Issue with UK Level 8 Diplomas

[FireMedic_Philosopher]

In short, UK Level 8 Diploma programs all have a possible progression chart, you can't really deviate from that progression list. You can try to go for alternatives that may be cheaper, easier, faster, have better ROI/Value, or to personalize your learning further, but that's only if you can find alternatives, the only one that's possible are DBA related programs.  Here's an example of using OTHM Level 8 Diploma.

University of Gloucestershire
OTHM Level 8 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership Practice
Entry onto: Doctor in Business Administration DBA

I wouldn't go this route as the DBA from Gloucestershire is going to cost over $40K alone, as the DBA is much more expensive than doing the UK Level 8 and laddering to a degree from Athabasca U, Baker College, Westcliff DBA, or even ladder to a Walden PhD in Management Completion program if any of these accept the UK Level 8 for transfer.

The highlighted/bold part was my point BJ. I can't find any affordable RA US based doctorate programs in leadership or management that will accept a Level 8 for transfer... NA schools sure... except that NA programs are a red flag for those of us wanting to go into academia full time...
BJ, do you or anyone else KNOW for a fact of any (affordable) US based RA schools with a doctorate in management or leadership that will accept a UK Level 8 either for ABD purposes, or that will at least provide a sizable number of transfer credits. I don't doubt they exist... I know you have been a big proponent of them for years, I just haven't found them.
Just a bit discouraged by the number of RA universities that won't accept it for transfer credit due to considering it a "completed" program.