Program Overview

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International Business Administration (Top-up) BA Honours

Why choose International Business Administration (Top-up) BA Honours at Middlesex?

You'll be studying on a course which you can tailor to your career plans. And, you’ll build the essential skills needed to thrive in the global business community.

We'll build on your previous business foundation course or HND, and you can study for either one or two years to get your BA in business administration. You’ll develop the essential business and administration skills to work across a wide range of private and public sector companies and gain the confidence to apply your knowledge across all disciplines.

What you will gain

You'll get hands-on business experience and develop your skills at a thriving international Business School with support from expert tutors from a wide range of international business fields. Our tutors' specialisms cover global business marketing, finance and leadership strategies, and management.

You’ll have access to workshops, seminars, mentoring and events through our Enterprise Development Hub. Here, you’ll gain extra support to start your own business, develop essential entrepreneurial skills, and learn vital skills that will give you a competitive edge for a successful career in international business. Our dedicated workshops will help you to develop your business writing and professional communication skills to further enhance your CV.

We have 145 years of experience delivering professional, creative and technical education that prepares students – like you – for success in global careers.

3 great reasons to pick this course

Developing entrepreneurs

The entrepreneurial focus in our curriculum has led to one in seven of our MDX graduates going on to manage or own a business (Hitachi, 2020)

Graduate success

We are proud to see our graduates securing international roles at prestigious organisations, including IKEA, NHS, O2 and Total Security

Business school inclusion

You’ll be part of a thriving international Business School with plenty of support from our expert tutors from a wide range of international business fields

About your course

About your course

Alongside building effective business skills you will develop your knowledge of organisations, their functions, structure and management. You will study international business and how it functions in different cultures and learn how stakeholders and partners engage in an international context. You'll learn how to interpret business reports, evaluate performance and build knowledge of management tools and techniques. You will also select optional modules to tailor your studies to your interests. You will learn how to work effectively in teams, and how to present and communicate business administration ideas with confidence in a global marketplace. We will also support you to put together your career development plan so that you can work towards your goals effectively.

Year 1

Global Business Strategy (30 credits) - Compulsory

This module aims to provide you with the knowledge and understanding of key theoretical frameworks and practical applications in international business, international business strategy and cross-cultural management. You will learn concepts, theories and analytical techniques relevant to management, strategy and internationalisation. The module will equip you with problem solving and analytical skills to explore and analyse issues typically faced by organisations operating internationally.

International Business Finance (30 credits) - Compulsory

This module will provide you with the knowledge of equity and debt financing, exchange rate theories and determinants, as well as the skills of using spot and forward rates to identify and manage exchange rate risks in global environments. It blends theory, real data analysis, real-world examples, and practical case situations to equip students with analytical tools they need to make informed financial decisions and manage the risk that businesses face in today’s competitive global environment.

Global Brands and Cross-Cultural Marketing (30 credits) - Compulsory

This module aims to develop your knowledge on cross cultural and ethical theory to equip you with critical thinking skills. One of the central features of modern management is an emphasis on organisational justice, fairness, ethics and social responsibility combined with an awareness that how people lead and manage may vary across cultures. The module will enhance students’ understanding of the complex business environment and global business acumen.

Applied International Project (30 credits) - Compulsory

This module is designed to provide you with practical experience in applying business concepts, theories, and skills to real-world international business contexts. You will work individually on a project to identify, analyse, and propose solutions to a specific business problem. Through hands-on experience, you will develop critical thinking, problem-solving, communication, and project management skills essential for success in international business administration.

Teaching and learning

Teaching

You will gain knowledge and understanding through online or on-campus lectures and seminars/workshops or a combination of both, depending on your mode of study. Lectures, seminars, workshops, case studies, real-world examples, professional talks and training on researching information and presentation skills would be offered to help deliver the program’s learning materials. Guided reading of textbooks, journals and course notes would also be provided to help with the learning.

Timetable

Whether you are studying full or part-time – your course timetable will balance your study commitments on campus with time for work, life commitments and independent study.

Teaching vs independent learning

Outside of teaching hours, you’ll learn independently through self-study which will involve reading articles and books, working on projects, undertaking research, and preparing for assessments including coursework, presentations and exams.

Academic support

Our excellent teaching and support teams will help you develop the skills relevant to your degree from research and practical skills to critical thinking. And we offer free 24-hour laptop loans with full desktop software, free printing and Wi-Fi to use on or off campus, even over the weekend.

Coursework

There are no exams but your coursework including online objective tests, individual reports, group presentations and written assignments will be assessed.

Assessments

We'll test your understanding and progress with informal and formal tests.

Facilities and support

Facilities and support

Our Sheppard Library has over 1000 study areas with and 600 computer spaces, with some areas open 24 hours a day

Make the most of our free laptop loans, e-books, printing and photocopying

Our librarians, academic advisers and IT specialists offer personalised support to help you

We have one of London's biggest university campuses with everything you need in one place.

Careers

How can the BA International Business Admin (Top-up) support your career?

Upon graduation, you will be highly sought after by employers due to your understanding of global business operations, your analytical and problem-solving skills and your ability to think logically. You will be well prepared to work in an international firm, in the UK or abroad.

Graduate employers

Previous graduates have been successful in a wide range of roles working for organisations such as:

• Huawei
• Alibaba
• Tencent
• Ping An
• Foxconn
• Lenovo
• OPPO
• Haier Group
• Acer
• Family businesses.

MDXworks

Our employability service, MDXworks will launch you into the world of work from the beginning of your course, with placements, projects and networking opportunities through our 1000+ links with industry and big-name employers in London and globally.

Entry requirements

UK entry

This is a one-year full time Top-up programme.

Admission to level 6 (1-year top-up) requires an HND (or equivalent qualification) in Business or equivalent subject with a merit profile with 120 credits (60 ECTS) at level 4 and 120 credits (60 ECTS) at level 5, including at least 120 credits (60 ECTS) specialising in business.

At least 15 credits (7.5 ECTS) must be passed in each of the following business subjects: Finance/Accounting/Economics, Marketing, Human Resource Management/Organisational Behaviour, Operations/Information Management/Management, Business Environment/Strategy, instead of 120 UCAS points.

International entry

We welcome students from the UK and all over the world. Join students from over 122 countries and discover why so many international students call our campus home:

• Quality teaching with top facilities plus flexible online learning
• Welcoming north London campus that's only 30 minutes from central London
• Work placements and networking with top London employers
• Career support to get you where you want to go after university
• Global alumni network and connections.

Qualifications

This is a one-year full time Top-up programme.

Admission to level 6 (1-year top-up) requires an HND (or equivalent qualification) in Business or equivalent subject with a merit profile with 120 credits (60 ECTS) at level 4 and 120 credits (60 ECTS) at level 5, including at least 120 credits (60 ECTS) specialising in business.

At least 15 credits (7.5 ECTS) must be passed in each of the following business subjects: Finance/Accounting/Economics, Marketing, Human Resource Management/Organisational Behaviour, Operations/Information Management/Management, Business Environment/Strategy, instead of 120 UCAS points.

English language

You'll need good English language skills to study with us. That's usually an IELTS 6.0 qualification (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sections). And, if you need help, we offer an intensive pre-sessional English course.

Visas

To study with us in the UK, you will need a student route visa.

Fees and funding

Fees and funding

The fees below are for the 2025/26 academic year:

UK students

Full-time: £9,535*

Part-time: £79 per taught credit

*Depending on the duration of your study, your tuition fees for subsequent academic years may be subject to further inflationary increases (most recently, the UK government has suggested that increases may be linked to the All-Items Retail Prices Index – RPIX) in line with any additional rise in the tuition fee cap set by the UK government. Any annual increase in tuition fees will be notified to students at the earliest opportunity in advance of the academic year to which any applicable inflationary rise may apply.

International students

Full-time students: £16,600

Part-time students: £138 per taught credit

Additional costs

The following study tools are included in your fees:

• Free access to resources, learning materials and software you need to succeed on your course
• Free laptop loans for up to 24 hours
• Free specialist software for your course
• Free printing for academic paperwork
• Free online training with LinkedIn Learning.

Scholarships and bursaries

To help make uni affordable, we do everything we can to support you including our:

• MDX Excellence Scholarship offers grants of up to £2,000 per year for UK students
• Regional or International Merit Awards which reward International students with up to £2,000 towards course fees
• Our MDX Student Starter Kit to help with up to £1,000 of goods, including a new laptop or iPad.

Find out more about undergraduate funding and all of our scholarships and bursaries.