Global Business top up BA (Hons)

The Global Business Top Up BA (Hons) offers you a comprehensive introduction to the business world by considering how business operates and is successful locally and globally.

• You are encouraged to think like a manager from the offset by enhancing your knowledge and skills, making you more attractive to future employers.
• You have the opportunity to gain a holistic understanding of management through core subjects such as strategy, marketing, finance, sustainability, project management, entrepreneurship and human resource management.

For entry onto the level 5 stage - 120 credits (Accreditation of Prior Learning with 120 credits at level 4) obtained in a business related subject area.

For the Level 6 course – 240 credits (Accreditation of Prior Learning with 120 credits at level 4 and 120 credits at level 5) obtained in a business related area. A HND in a business related area with 240 credits awarded may also be considered for entry into the one-year programme, this is subject to approval from the course director.

English language requirements

• Level 5 entry - IELTS 6.0 or equivalent is required. The general requirements are in line with university policy.
• Level 6 entry - IELTS 6.5 or equivalent is required. The general requirements are in line with university policy.

If you don't meet the English language requirements, you can achieve the level you need by successfully completing a pre-sessional English programme before you start your course.

This course aims to give the flexibility to help you build a career in one or more of a wide range of business functions, and to work confidently internationally. It will also aim to help you develop the entrepreneurial skills you will need to start your own business or run an innovative project within a large organisation.

On successful completion of this course, you will:

• understand and apply core business functions and processes in the global context.
• develop the knowledge, skills and experience necessary to manage people, physical and financial resources.
• evaluate and provide data to make informed business management decisions and manage complex strategic and management issues of global and local businesses.
• be equipped with investigative and analytical skills to examine the impact of risk on global companies.
• develop the international management competencies required to operate in multicultural environment and diverse community.
• be able to appraise, critically analyse and apply contemporary theories to real-world scenarios.
• be able to analyse specific global business situations and identify areas of good practice and use creative solutions.