Program Overview

Global Business Management (Top-Up) BA (Hons)

Key Facts

• UCAS Code: N250
• Level: UndergraduateUG BA (Hons)
• Duration: Full Time (September start): 1 Year, Full Time (January start): January-July*, Part Time: 2 Years
• Starting: September, January
• UK Fees 25/26 >: Full Time: £9,535, Part Time: £1,585 per 20 credits
• International Fees 25/26 >: Full Time: £17,000
• Location >: Waterside

Overview

Our Global Business Management course provides an outlook on contemporary business management, and will equip you for a business world facing global competition, economic uncertainties, and changing markets. You will acquire new perspectives in the fields of strategic management and global business while developing your leadership and cross-cultural management skills.

Highlights

• Top-Up to a full UK Honours degree in 1 year
• Pre-sessional English courses are available to improve your English language skills
• Start dates in September and January. The January intake is an intensive programme concluding at the end of July.
• Personal Tutor for all students on the programme
• Whilst studying this course with us, you will be able to undertake in a visit to a business company appropriate for your course.

Entry Requirements

• Applications are welcomed from students with:
  • an HND (Edexcel, ABE, NCC), or
  • Foundation Degree (FdA) in Business (or overseas equivalent), or
  • ATHE extended diploma/ ATHE Level 5 diploma, or
  • OTHM Level 5 in Business Management.
• Other Entry Requirements
  • Ordinary Degrees (in a business subject) from Scotland (SCQF 360 credits) can also be accepted.
• English Language Requirements
  • All international and EU students applying for this course must meet the following English language requirement:
    • IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent) with a minimum of 5.5 in all bands.

Course Content

• Course Details
  • This Global Business Management top up course enables learners to develop an interdisciplinary perspective of the opportunities and challenges presented by the global business landscape.
  • You will acquire the conceptual knowledge and applied understanding of global business management, along with the personal and professional skills needed to work in diverse international organisations, locations, and scenarios.
• Course Modules
  • From September 2024 there will be 6 modules in the programme, these are as follows:
    • Semester 1:
      • Module code: BUS3026 – Academic and Employability Skills (20 Credits) Status: Compulsory
      • Module code: BUS3028 – Global Strategic Management (20 Credits) Status: Compulsory
      • Module code: BUS3022 – Social Responsibility in Practice (20 Credits) Status: Compulsory
    • Semester 2:
      • Module code: BUS3027 – Global Business and Investment (20 Credits) Status: Compulsory
      • Module code: BUS3029 – Operating in Emerging Markets (20 Credits) Status: Compulsory
      • Module code: BUS4012 – Business Project (20 Credits) Status: Compulsory

Fees and Funding

• 2025/26 Tuition Fees
  • UK – Full Time: £9,535
  • UK – Part Time: £1,585 per 20 credits
  • International – Full Time: £17,000
• Additional costs
  • There are no additional costs for this course for students beginning their studies in September 2025.
• Scholarships and Bursaries
  • For information on the scholarships available to you, please see our scholarships page.

Careers and Employability

• The analytical and problem-solving skills developed during the programme will help learners to seek employment in global organisations, domestic organisations seeking global expansion, or global roles in any industry or not-for-profit sector.
• Prospective roles include business analyst, management consultant, trainee manager, export/import manager, international trade agent, emerging markets consultant, etc.
• Master’s Opportunities
  • On completion of your BA Global Business Management top up degree, you will have the opportunity to study further in higher education by undertaking a master’s degree.
  • Some of our industry relevant courses include:
    • International Business Management MSc
    • Master of Business Administration MBA

Campus Facilities

• As a BA Global Business Management (Top-Up) degree student you will have access to the many of the on-campus facilities, study spaces, and services.
• The Learning Hub is at the heart of the campus and home to the student information desk.
• The main reception for the University and additional teaching spaces.