Program Overview

Business Administration (Top-up), BA (Hons)

Overview

This one-year top-up course allows you to gain a full honours degree if you’ve already completed a business administration course which is equivalent to the first two years of a relevant UK degree (such as an HND, Foundation Degree or overseas diploma).

Why Study with Us

• 1st in the North West for student satisfaction (Complete University Guide, Business & Management Studies, 2025)
• 1st in the North West for graduate prospects - on track (Complete University Guide, Business & Management Studies, 2025)
• 95% of students highly rate our academic support (National Student Survey, Business studies, 2024)

What You’ll Do

• Learn about Business Strategy, Business Ethics & Sustainability and apply this new knowledge to real-world business simulations.
• Tailor the programme to suit your areas of interest, including modules about business in emerging economies, in particular the emerging Asian economy.
• Develop your skills in IT, online research, specialist Microsoft packages, and more.

Modules

Year 1

Compulsory Modules

• Business Strategy (BM3001)
• Behavioural Insights (BM3028)
• Employability and Entrepreneurship (BM3029)

Optional Modules

• Business Strategy (BM3001)
• The Future of Work (BM3007)
• Contemporary Issues in Sustainability (BM3009)
• Cross-Cultural People Management (BM3011)
• Behavioural Insights (BM3028)
• Business and Management Project (BM3035)

Entry Requirements

• Foundation Degree: Pass
• Higher National Diploma: Merits overall or 60% in related subject

Fees and Funding

• UK: £9,535 per year (2025/26)
• International: £17,325 per year (2025/26)

Scholarships and Bursaries

• Care Leaver Bursary
• Estranged student support
• Dependants Bursary
• Financial support package

Learning and Assessment

• Mixture of lectures, seminars, and practical sessions
• Essays, reports, oral presentations, and group assessments

Industry Links

• Strong links with leading local and national businesses
• Live business challenges with real clients
• Guest speaker events with the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) and Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM)