Program Overview

BSc (Hons) Business Management (Top up)

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.

Locations

• Birmingham, London Bloomsbury, Manchester, and Online

Study mode options

• Full-time

Next start date

• September 2025

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

• BSc (Hons) Business Management - Top Up
  • Full-time: Birmingham, London Bloomsbury, and Manchester

Online

• Study BSc (Hons) Business Management (Top up) Online starting September 2025

Course requirements

The course demands show you the requirements, prior knowledge, and commitments our course will involve.

Study Online

If you’re looking for the perfect combination of a flexible study programme to fit around your other commitments together with the benefit of our expertise, experience, and employability focus, why not consider our online study option?

Course Information

Course dates

• 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.
• Download course dates 2024

Assessment

• Assessments may consist of individual in-class tests, individual reports, in-class group presentations, group projects, and exams.

Structure

• The course has an innovatively flexible structure, with specific assessments that are conducive to effective learning.

Employability We Set You Up For Success

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.

Fees and Applying

How to Apply

• Applications for all our undergraduate Business courses are now open.

Fees and Funding

• 2025/26 Course Fee:
  • UK Students per year: £9,535
  • International Students per year: £17,550 (London), £16,700 (non-London)

International

• We have students from over 120 different countries throughout our campuses, with a dedicated team to help international students.