University College Birmingham

BA Business Management Top-up

University College Birmingham

Course overview

The BA Business Management Top-up at University College Birmingham is a one-year, full-time programme for those who have relevant knowledge or experience through a Higher National Diploma or a foundation degree. The programme is meant to develop skills and understanding of the business environment, it is also accredited by University College Birmingham and developed with professional bodies. 

The core modules of the course include Change and Transformation Strategy, Measuring Success, and dedicated research projects. Students can choose two optional modules from topics in Financial Strategy, Freelancing, International Marketing, and Strategic Human Resources Management. Teaching is in large and small group sessions, tutorials, and workshops while assessments are coursework-based (88%) and practical-based (12%).

Entry requirements

Students need to submit a personal statement showing why they are applying for the course and other academic related information. An academic or employer reference is also required with the option to upload CVs along with their applications to show work experience.

Grade Requirements:

  • Students need a Higher National Diploma (HND) or a foundation degree with 240 credits in Marketing, Business Management, or Finance.
  • A Higher National Certificate (HNC) with 120 credits may also be considered.

English Proficiency:

  • Students who don’t have English as their first language are required to demonstrate proficiency by achieving an IELTS overall academic score of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component.
  • Other tests like PTE are also accepted.

Scholarships

  • Alumni Scholarship

    You will receive either a 25% or a 20% tuition fee scholarship, depending on your academic achievements.

  • High Achievers Scholarship

    70% – 74% - £3,000, 75% – 80% £5,000, 81% and above Full award

  • International Scholarship Award

    Automatic - £1,000

    Up to £1,000
  • Sustainable Development Award

    Our Sustainable Development Award is open for applications from new international students starting on a full-time postgraduate course (e.g. MA/MSc courses), offering a £4,000 discount on your tuition fee.

    Up to £4,000
  • Women in Leadership Scholarship

    A 25% discount of the full tuition fee cost for first year of study

Career opportunities

Graduates of the BA Business Management Top-up from University College Birmingham can become:

  • Business Managers
  • Management Consultants
  • Business Owners
  • Sales Executives
  • Business Development Managers
  • Product Managers

Cost of study

The annual tuition fee for international students on the full-time BA Business Management Top-up University college Birmingham course is £19,750.

Admission

Interested students can apply directly on the university's official website or speak to our counsellors for assistance.

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