Program Overview

BA (Hons) Business Administration and Management Top-Up

The BA (Hons) Business Administration and Management Top-Up is a one-year program designed for students who have previously studied and successfully completed a relevant HND, foundation degree, or level 5 of a relevant undergraduate degree. This program allows students to convert their existing credits into a full honors degree.

Course Overview

The program focuses on developing key skills such as communication, teamwork, and leadership, as well as providing a broad understanding of business. Students will learn how to become effective leaders and make responsible decisions for their organizations and the communities around them. The course has an international scope, reflecting the global nature of modern business, and covers subjects like intercultural communications, enterprise in global contexts, and responsible business practices.

Features and Benefits

• Triple accredited: The business school holds the globally recognized trio of accreditations from EQUIS, AACSB, and AMBA.
• Top-up to a degree in one year: Convert existing credits to a full honors degree with one year of intensive study.
• Study in a thriving city: Manchester is home to many businesses, from creative start-ups to large firms, and the university has links with top organizations in the city and beyond.
• Build your CV: The Rise at Manchester Met program gives students credits for activities like internships, volunteering, or learning a new language.
• Learn from experienced lecturers: The teaching team has worked in various businesses and informs policy and research in business theory.
• Apply your degree anywhere: With the international focus of the course, students will have the knowledge and skills to succeed in roles anywhere in the world.

Accreditations, Awards, and Endorsements

• Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business: The business school is accredited by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.
• Business School Impact System (BSIS): The BSIS scheme determines the extent and nature of a business school’s impact upon its local environment.
• EFMD Quality Improvement System: The business school holds the EQUIS accreditation, a leading international system of quality assessment, improvement, and accreditation of higher education institutions in management and business administration.
• Teaching Excellence Framework: The university has received an overall gold status in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF), meaning it is rated as an outstanding university for its student experience.

Year 1

• Core modules:
  • Global Strategic Management
  • Business Cases for Academic Studies
  • Leadership and Intercultural Communications
  • Enterprise in Global Contexts and Communities
  • Responsible Business for People and Planet
• Option modules:
  • Immersive Technologies
  • Global Governance And Strategy
  • Entrepreneurial Practice
  • E-Commerce Communications Practice
  • Developing and Managing Partnerships for Sustainable Development
  • Corporate Financial Management
  • Business and Entrepreneurship in the Global South
  • Project Management

Study and Assessment

• Study: 20% lectures, seminars, or similar; 80% independent study in Year 1.
• Assessment: 100% coursework in Year 1.

Entry Requirements

• UK students: A relevant HND with a grade of Merit or above, a relevant Foundation degree with a score of 50% or above, or Level 5 of a relevant undergraduate degree with a score of 50% or above. Proficiency in English is required to at least IELTS 6.0 overall, with no less than 5.5 in any component.
• International students: IELTS requirements apply, and country-specific entry requirements may vary.

Fees and Funding

Tuition fees for the 2026/27 academic year are still being finalized. Information on 2025/26 standard undergraduate fees for UK/Channel Islands and EU/Non-EU international students is available.

Careers Support and Prospects

• Employed or in further study: 88.7% of UK-domiciled, full-time, first-degree graduates are employed or in further study 15 months after graduation.
• Explore your options and build sought-after skills: Through the Careers Service, students are supported and encouraged to get ready for further study or working life, including starting their own business.
• Graduate outcomes: Many graduates decide to apply for graduate schemes to fast-track their way to management positions. Others decide to work with start-ups or not-for-profit organizations and charities, or start their own businesses.

Related Courses

• BA (Hons) International Business Management
• BA (Hons) Business Management

Disclaimers

• Programme review: Programs undergo an annual review and major review (normally at 6-year intervals) to ensure an up-to-date curriculum supported by the latest online learning technology.
• Important notice: The online prospectus provides an overview of programs of study and the University. The University regularly updates its online prospectus to ensure published course information is accurate.
• Confirmation of regulator: The Manchester Metropolitan University is regulated by the Office for Students (OfS). The OfS is the independent regulator of higher education in England. More information on the role of the OfS and its regulatory framework can be found at officeforstudents.org.uk.