Business Management (Top-Up)
Course overview
• This top-up degree builds on and embellishes the knowledge you’ve already gained to give you a full honours degree in BA (Hons) Business Management. You can join at stage 2 or 3. • From the get-go, you'll be thinking about how to apply what you're learning, through topical case studies, business simulations and real consultancy projects. • Covering global and strategic management issues, you’ll study the specialist areas of management and leadership and marketing. • You can also select optional modules that cover areas to suit your own interests and career aims.* • You'll benefit from the inside perspectives of guest speakers from industry and professional bodies. • Top 15 for satisfaction with teaching - Business and Management - The Guardian University Guide 2026
Key highlights
- Tops up prior study to a full BA (Hons) honours degree
- Join at stage 2 or stage 3
- Case studies, business simulations and real consultancy projects
- Specialist study in management, leadership and marketing
- Optional modules tailored to your interests and career aims
- Guest speakers from industry and professional bodies
Entry requirements
- IELTS: 6 — 6.0 IELTS Academic 6.0 overall (min 5.5 in each skills area)
Scholarships
Full Payment Discount
If you pay your annual tuition fee in full ahead of enrolment, you will benefit from a £1,000 discount.
Up to £1,000Sports Scholarships - Individual and Team Sport Scholar
Up to £3,000 fee subsidy and support services.
Sports Scholarships - Performance Team Sports Scholar
Up to £3,000 fee subsidy and support services.
Talented Athlete Award
Please contact the provider.
Vice-Chancellor's Scholarships
Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarships - £2,000
Up to £2,000
Careers this course leads to
- Business manager
- Management consultant
- Marketing manager
- Operations manager
- Project manager
- Business development manager
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,535 per year | International: £17,500 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 Derby, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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