University of Northampton

Strategic Management & International Business (Top-Up) BA (Hons)

University of NorthamptonWaterside Campus, Northampton

Course overview

This course was previously called BA (Hons) Commerce & International Business (Top-up). We have now changed the course name to “BA (Hons) Strategic Management & International Business (Top-Up)”. Any students who have applied for the previous course name will be considered for the new programme.

Please contact [email protected] if you have any questions. Our course is designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge that are needed in today’s global business environment. It can help you to gain insights in how to navigate the complexities of the global business landscape and making you an attractive candidate for a wide range of roles in various sectors, including international marketing, global finance, cross-cultural management, and international trade compliance.

Our curriculum emphasises strategic decision-making and critical thinking to prepare you to tackle complex challenges, with United Nation sustainable development goals embedded throughout the course.

Key highlights

  • Develops skills and knowledge for today's global business environment
  • Emphasises strategic decision-making and critical thinking for complex challenges
  • UN Sustainable Development Goals embedded throughout the curriculum
  • Prepares graduates to navigate the complexities of global business

Entry requirements

  • IELTS: 5.5 — 5.5 Minimum standard – IELTS 5.5 (or equivalent) with a minimum of 5.5 in all bands.

Scholarships

  • ICAEW Foundation Bursary

    Three annual payments of £4,000

    Up to £12,000
  • John Lowe Accounting and Finance Scholarship

    Scholarship is paid as £1,000 in the second and third years of study.

    Up to £2,000
  • Northampton Energy Elite Athlete Scholarship

    This scheme offers the student athlete a support network enabling them to balance the demands of performance sport with academic study.

  • Reid Science, Engineering, and Computing Bursary

    £500 per year of study

    Up to £1,500
  • TD Lewis Scholarship

    The T D Lewis Scholarship provides both undergraduate and postgraduate students with financial awards of up to £1,000.

    Up to £100
  • The Chancellor's Fund

    Up to £50
  • The University of Northampton International Scholarship

    The University of Northampton International Scholarship Scheme is a merit-based scholarship that provides up to a £4,000 reduction in tuition fees.

  • Wilson Endowment Scholarship

    Successful students will receive three annual payments of £500, one for each year of study.

    Up to £1,500

Careers this course leads to

  • International marketing manager
  • Global finance analyst
  • Cross-cultural manager
  • International trade compliance officer
  • Business strategy consultant

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £18,500 per year

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Northampton, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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