BA International Business Management Top-up

The BA International Business Management Top-up from London South Bank University is designed for students who have completed an equivalent of the first two years of a degree, such as an HND or another equivalent qualification, and wish to top up to a full bachelor's degree. The programme prepares students for successful careers in international business and management practice. This 1-year programme teaches students key concepts and theories, with a focus on modern international business and views from a strategic management perspective. 

Throughout London South Bank University's BA International Business Management Top-up programme, students will develop research and analytical skills, real-life problem-solving capacities, and the personal and interpersonal skills needed to succeed. By combining international business and management with a detailed composition of other related subjects concerned with the management of organisations, students will gain insights into the best practices and research in the international business sector. 

London South Bank University (LSBU) is a public university in central London, close to the River Thames. It was first opened in 1892 as the Borough Polytechnic Institute. In 1992, it became a university and was given its current name. LSBU (London South Bank University) is known for helping students get ready for their future jobs. It focuses on teaching practical skills that are useful at work. The university offers different courses for both undergraduate and postgraduate students.

LSBU has several schools, including the School of Applied Sciences, the School of Arts and Creative Industries, the School of the Built Environment and Architecture, the School of Business, the School of Engineering, the School of Health and Social Care, and the School of Law and Social Sciences.

Candidates are required to submit a personal statement in which they discuss their reasons for applying for the course and other relevant information regarding their studies. A relevant academic and/or employer reference is also required. Students have the option to upload their CVs along with their applications to demonstrate their work experience.

Grade Requirements:

• Applicants should have relevant, recent study to a level equivalent to years one and two of undergraduate study, including the first two years of a degree or a completed foundation degree with a minimum merit profile on Level 5 modules.
• Recent HND in a relevant subject with a minimum merit profile on Level 5 modules. 
• Other recent relevant qualifications that are equivalent to the first two years of a degree.

English Proficiency:

• If English is not the first language you speak, you need to get a score of 6.0 overall in the IELTS test. You must score at least 5.5 in each part of the test. The university also accepts similar scores from other English language tests like PTE or TOEFL.

For the 2025/2026 academic year, the tuition fee to study the BA International Business Management Top at London South Bank University is £17,600. This fee is provisional and subject to change.

London South Bank University (LSBU) offers several scholarship opportunities for international students pursuing postgraduate studies. One of the key scholarships available is the Global Success Scholarship. This scholarship is open to all international students who accept their offer and pay the required deposit by the specified deadline. It is worth up to £4,000.

Graduates of the BA International Business Management Top at London South Bank University can pursue various career roles, including:

• Business Development Manager
• Management Consultant
• Human Resources Officer
• Marketing and Sales Director
• Project Manager
• Marketing Executive
• Business Analyst

To apply for this course, you’ll need to go through UCAS. To find out more about this process, speak to one of our trained counsellors.