Business Management (Top-Up) Bachelor of Arts - BA

ABOUT THIS COURSE: Our Business top-up course will help you to achieve a full BA (Hons) degree in Business Management. You will build on the knowledge and skills you have attained from previous study and professional experiences, expanding your learning of business processes with imaginative and interesting lectures leading to a wide range of business careers. The course is delivered over a single year and may be available on a part-time basis. You will use your problem-solving approaches to critically analyse the development and implementation of business tactics and strategies, with particular consideration to the constantly changing business environment. You will learn about a range of strategic concepts, tools, and theories, and also improve your written and oral communication skills during report writing and presentations. Working industry case studies and examples will give you a real insight into the business world and will prepare you for a career in the business world.

WHAT WILL I STUDY ?: This one year top-up course will fine-tune your innovative approaches to business management, you will conduct your own research project, widen your knowledge of global markets, leading change and operational systems and understand business strategies for creating and maintaining competitive advantage.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: Successful completion of an HND or Foundation Degree or equivalent accreditation (240 CAT points); if English is not your first language, an IELTS score of 6 with a 6 in writing; proof of qualifications; a satisfactory reference.

EMPLOYMENT & PROGRESSION: Once you have graduated, you will have a diverse range of transferable skills that will enable you to either, start your own business, commence a career, or further it with promotion, in this exciting industry. You may choose to specialise in a particular business function or role, or you could choose to enter into further study on MA programmes or complete a Post Graduate Certificate of Education.

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