Business Management and Entrepreneurship (BA Hons Top-Up)
About Business Management and Entrepreneurship (BA Hons Top-Up)
This one-year top-up programme is designed for students who have completed a related foundation degree or HND and wish to achieve a full honours-level qualification. The course emphasizes entrepreneurial thinking and modern business management through practical, industry-linked learning.
Quick Facts
Course Overview
You’ll explore how to develop business plans, launch new ventures, and apply strategic analysis to enhance competitive advantage and value creation. Each module is carefully designed in collaboration with industry partners, ensuring learning remains grounded in real business scenarios and workplace relevance. The programme also covers contemporary topics such as sustainability in business and digital systems, preparing you for today’s dynamic, tech-enabled business environment.
Modules
- Entrepreneurship (20 credits): Develops entrepreneurial mindset, teaches business planning, pitching ideas, and understanding entrepreneurial styles.
- New Venture Creation (20 credits): Focuses on identifying industry opportunities and designing viable new businesses.
- Business Analytics (20 credits): Trains you to use data and models for strategic decision-making in organizations.
- Work-based Practice (Placement) (20 credits): Bridges theory with practice by placing you in a real business setting to reflect and apply your learning.
- Creating and Managing Digital Systems (20 credits): Explores approaches to building business-related digital systems, including relevant project management techniques.
- Strategic Management in a Global Context (20 credits): Teaches analysis and decision-making to create stakeholder value and sustain competitive edge in various global environments.
Entry Requirements
- Completion of a relevant foundation degree, HND, or equivalent with at least 240 credits in Business and Management or a related area (e.g., BTEC HND, ABE/IBAM diplomas)
- GCSEs: Minimum of Grade C (4) in English and Maths, or equivalent Level 2 qualifications
- For non-native speakers of English: IELTS 6.0 overall, with at least 5.5 in each component
Careers
Graduates are equipped to enter roles that require entrepreneurial drive and managerial expertise. You’ll emerge ready to launch your own business or take on strategic roles that leverage your understanding of new venture creation, digital operations, and global business management. The course’s emphasis on real-world application, including industry-linked practice and digital competencies, enhances employability prospects.
Career Routes
Additional Information
You’ll also have a streamlined path toward postgraduate study or further professional qualifications in business, entrepreneurship, or management.
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