Business Management (Top-Up)

This programme is ideal for anyone who aspires to be a future business executive - from ambitious entrepreneurs to those wishing to climb the corporate ladder. If you’re serious about developing, applying and growing your career prospects in a highly connected and ever-changing global business environment, then this course will open doors for you as a future business leader in a wide variety of sectors.

Why study BA (Hons) Business Management (Top-up) at BNU?
One year top-up
This course is a single year top-up degree, for those who have completed Year 1 and Year 2 in a comparable programme. This means it’s perfect for you if you already have a foundation degree, Higher National Diploma or equivalent qualification in Business Management or Business Studies.

Work-ready business skills
Employers seek graduates who are not just academically qualified but are also work-ready with professional skills in management and leadership. A key feature of Business Management at BNU is our blend of academic study and skills development in order to enhance the employability of our graduates. This top-up course equips you with the skills you need to become a confident and successful business leader, capable of achieving results and succeeding in your graduate career.

Work placements in the real world
This course gives you countless opportunities to gain real-life experience while you study, thanks to the strong industry links and wide range of industry experience of our teaching staff. Engaging with a broad range of external businesses and organisations, as well as personal mentoring on career prospects from your tutors, gives you valuable insights and knowledge about the options that lie ahead – so you can better plan the right future path for you.

Small classes taught by industry leaders
Experience the advantage of smaller class sizes, where experienced tutors and students build strong and supportive relationships, with one-to-one teaching and support. This directly enables our students to practise and model the skills and behaviours that help them become innovative thinkers, great team-players, articulate presenters and brilliant problem solvers.

What will I study?
The focus of this one-year degree is to prepare you for a career in business.
For the new generation of managers, change is the only constant. This programme equips you with not only the knowledge and understanding of contemporary best practice in strategic international management in a volatile world – it will also develop your personal skills to prepare you for your first roles in management or for running your own business.

There is a strong emphasis on leadership skills, particularly within the changing business environment, which will enhance your employability. The Independent Professional Project is a key focus, enabling students to specialise in their particular area of interest. This gives you the edge when you graduate, allowing you to showcase your specific area of expertise at job interviews.
Our strong links with industry and knowledge of their needs has directly shaped this course. We will introduce key business speakers and live briefs as assessments throughout the course. We leverage our connections with the Chartered Management Institute to provide leading industry research and insight into the challenges of the business world. Our active alumni network provides guest speakers, live briefs, careers talks, networking events and job application advice across the programme.
In addition to your studies, BNU regularly holds events to enrich your university experience and enhance your employability, such as a management fair, recruitment events, and alumni networking social meetings.

At Bucks New University, you'll benefit from career-focused teaching, hands-on learning and a supportive community that helps you thrive throughout your degree and beyond.

You'll learn from lecturers with industry experience, gain practical skills in professional-standard facilities and receive personalised support through smaller class sizes. Beyond your course, The Big Deal gives every student free access to sports clubs, societies, fitness facilities, social events, trips, volunteering opportunities and career-boosting workshops. It's Bucks way of helping you discover new interests, meet like-minded people, build your CV and make the most of university life – all without paying extra membership fees.

Whether you're preparing for your future career, growing your confidence or looking for an unforgettable student experience, Bucks offers the opportunities and support to help you achieve your goals.