BA (Hons) Business Management (Top up)

This top-up course prepares you for the working world by covering a range of topics that are common to business. The course allows students who currently hold a foundation degree or Higher National Diploma (HND) in a Business Management subject to complete further study to top-up their qualifications and obtain a full honours degree. The course is assignment-based and covers a variety of topics commonly encountered by the business professional. Small class sizes and a high level of tutor support help ease you through this degree course. Our students have said they have enjoyed their time at the College thoroughly and would recommend the College to anyone looking at progressing with their education.

Foundation degree or HND in a business related subject. with a good profile of attainment and reference. OR Those with previous experience or learning that is relevant may be eligible via our APL process for accreditation towards this course. All applicants must complete a satisfactory interview and must have satisfactory levels of English and Maths, and must be aspiring to working a business environment, and maybe required to produce a written piece of work to support their application.

Modules studied can include: • Dissertation or Work Based Project • Strategic Management • Strategic Human Resource Management • Strategic Information Management • Innovation and Change • Contemporary Issues in Business • Strategic Marketing

This is a taught course where you will participate in a range of learning activities including lectures, classroom presentations, research tasks, group work, exhibitions, workshops, tutorials and self-directed activities. Lecturers are educated to Masters Level or above with industry experience to support their teaching. Through these sessions you'll develop the knowledge and skills to support your assignment work.

Assessment is through written essays, reports, presentations and seminars. .These assignments will take various forms suitable to a business environment and may be linked to the workplace. Your major research project will involve undertaking a dissertation into a business topic of your own choosing.

This course can be used as a platform for further study at level 7 Masters at other local and national universities.

The skills you gain on a business and management studies degree will allow you to start contributing to your employer's organisation quickly and effectively.