**This course is accredited by the University of Warwick**
**OVERVIEW**
**Standing out in today’s competitive business world demands that creative spark. Firms need individuals with not only the core industry knowledge and skills, but also the entrepreneurial spirit and ability to innovate – qualities that are all the more vital for anyone who dreams of setting up their own business.**
Whether you want to advance in management positions or start your own company, our Business Enterprise top-up degree will expand upon your existing skill set to help you excel. D...
**This course is accredited by the University of Warwick**<br/><br/>**OVERVIEW**<br/>**Standing out in today’s competitive business world demands that creative spark. Firms need individuals with not only the core industry knowledge and skills, but also the entrepreneurial spirit and ability to innovate – qualities that are all the more vital for anyone who dreams of setting up their own business.**<br/><br/>Whether you want to advance in management positions or start your own company, our Business Enterprise top-up degree will expand upon your existing skill set to help you excel. Designed for anyone who has previously studied a relevant subject (up to Level 5), this final year top-up course gives you the chance to show your entrepreneurial edge by creating your own business plan, as well as allowing you to tailor your research towards a sector of the market that matches your career aims.<br/><br/>Our business top-up degree is dual accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI), a recognised professional management body. This means when you complete the course, you will also receive an industry-recognised Level 5 Award in Leadership and Management from the CMI (subject to payment of an additional fee), boosting your attractiveness to potential employers.<br/><br/>**WHY CHOOSE THIS COURSE?**<br/>- **Industry approved** – Complete our CMI-accredited business top-up course and receive a Level 5 award in Leadership, with CMI membership and access to learning resources throughout your studies<br/><br/><br/>- **Specialise your studies** – From Brand Management to Social Entrepreneurship, tailor your course to match your career aims through our optional modules<br/><br/><br/>- **Business support** – Want to set up your own business? Get expert guidance and input from our Enterprise Hive team to make your start-up idea a reality<br/><br/><br/>- **Enrichment** – Gain additional practical skills with opportunities to study in our Financial Trading Suite and Digital Creative Studio<br/><br/><br/>**FACILITIES**<br/>Our business courses offer students opportunities to develop practical skills in our cutting-edge Financial Trading Suite. One of the largest among all UK universities and the first in the country to be powered by Infront Professional Terminal, the suite features 21 workstations, large wall screens and a scrolling ticker providing real-time global market information.<br/><br/>You will also have the chance to develop new skills in our Digital Creative Studio, featuring state-of-the-art video and audio production facilities including a video production studio with 4K cameras and green screen technology, audio podcasting, vision mixing and editing facilities, as well as high-spec computers with Adobe Creative Cloud software and graphics tablets.<br/><br/>If you want to set up your own business, our Enterprise Hive provides a wide range of start-up support, including incubation space, tailored mentoring from industry experts and networking opportunities.<br/><br/>**ACCREDITATIONS AND PARTNERSHIPS**<br/>This course is dual-accredited by the Chartered Management Institute.<br/><br/>We are an official partner of the NatWest Great British Entrepreneur Awards and an Enterprise Educators UK Member.<br/><br/>**PLACEMENTS**<br/>We encourage students on our top-up course to gain work experience throughout your studies.<br/><br/>Employers we have worked with include BMW (Germany), Grant Thornton (Cambridge), Westin Hilton Head Island Resort and Spa (USA), Bella Italia (Birmingham) and Top Cashback (Stafford).<br/><br/>**CAREERS AND PROGRESSION**<br/>Examples of careers you could pursue following this course:<br/>- Business owner<br/><br/><br/>- Business development manager<br/><br/><br/>- Management consultant<br/><br/><br/>- Product manager<br/><br/><br/>- Business adviser<br/><br/><br/>- Sales executive<br/><br/><br/>You could also progress onto one of our postgraduate courses at University College Birmingham.<br/><br/><br/>- **Please refer to our website www.ucb.ac.uk for the latest updates to this course**<br/>
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Sandwich
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
15/09/2025
Campus
University College Birmingham
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Course Code
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Institution Code
B35
Points of Entry
Year 3
UCAS TariffNot Accepted Scottish HigherNot Accepted Access to HE DiplomaNot Accepted Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)Not Accepted HND (BTEC)P A relevant HND or a foundation degree in the areas of Marketing Management, Business Management, Finance and Business, with 240 credits. A levelNot Accepted |
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
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England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Republic of Ireland | £9,250 | 2024/25 | Year 1 | |
EU, International | £13,500 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |
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