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Bachelor of Science
BSc (Hons) Business Management (Top up)
If you're looking to top up your HND (or equivalent) to a degree, then this course is for you. This Business Management (Top up) course delivers a diverse learning experience, cultivating essential skills needed for entering management roles in the modern world’s complex business environment. Through the range of modules in this course, students will gain an in-depth knowledge and application of strategic management, human resource management in context, managing projects, and the digital world of business.
Built with a focus on employability, students will gain both profound knowledge and practical skills within a succinct framework. This programme offers opportunities to empower students who are already professionally active, job seekers, or even those looking to refocus their professional strategy.
Key Facts
Entry requirements
HND or equivalent qualification at Level 5.
Where students possess an acceptable qualification in a non-business subject they will need to submit a full CV with their application that will be assessed by a ULBS academic.
Entry requirementsDuration options
1 Year (Full-Time)
How to apply
Course Details
BSc (Hons) Business Management (Top up)
This course fosters vital skills required to step into the intricate world of business management. Through the range of modules, students will acquire a comprehensive understanding and practical application of strategic management, contextual human resource management, project management, and the digital aspects of the business world.
Designed with a strong emphasis on enhancing employability, students will develop both profound knowledge and practical skills within a concise structure. This program presents avenues for individuals who are currently engaged in their professions, those seeking employment opportunities, or individuals aiming to realign their professional approach.
Students will have the chance to grow their business expertise, competence, and effectiveness as managers and leaders, enabling you to cultivate a prosperous career in the business management sector. Opportunities are provided to refine professional capabilities in areas such as planning, presentation, decision-making, teamwork, as well as management.
Course Structure
Year 1
Level 6: All modules are 20 credits.
In Semester 1 students study:
- Strategic Management
- Managing Projects
- International HRM Theory and Practice
In Semester 2 students study:
- Digital Marketing
- Entrepreneurship and Business Ideas
- Finance for Companies
Course Start Dates
September 2025
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BSc (Hons) Business Management - Top Up
- Full-time: Online
Course requirements
The course demands show you the requirements, prior knowledge and commitments our course will involve.
open daysUpcoming Dates
Jan 6th
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Jan 14th
Effective Leaders in Higher Education: Multi-Dimensional Approaches (Virtual Event)
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Course Information
Application and booking deadlines vary by intake - take a look at our key application and enrolment deadline dates for more information.
To get a full picture of how studying this course works during the year, take a look at our course date breakdowns.
Assessments may consist of individual in-class tests, individual reports, in-class group presentations, group projects and exams.
The course has an innovatively flexible structure, with specific assessments that are conducive to effective learning.
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We care about your career, which is why we offer support with job applications and other work experience opportunities as soon as you accept your place.
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Fees and Applying
Applications for all our undergraduate Business courses are now open.
September 2025 fees:
Online fee - full time - £7,000 (12 months) / part time - £7,000 (pro rota) over two years.
A £250 deposit is also required.
We have students from over 120 different countries throughout our campuses, with a dedicated team to help international students.
