University of Northampton

Global Business Management (Top-Up) BA (Hons)

University of NorthamptonWaterside Campus, Northampton

Course overview

Our Global Business Management course provides an outlook on contemporary business management, and will equip you for a business world facing global competition, economic uncertainties, and changing markets. You will acquire new perspectives in the fields of strategic management and global business while developing your leadership and cross-cultural management skills. This global business programme takes a practical approach where you will apply business and management theories and concepts to a range of real-world contexts.

You will be an analytical and innovative thinker who values responsible business practices, and skilled to work in various industries, become entrepreneurs, or continue to postgraduate study. This programme is available to study on campus with a September or January start. Please note that the Distance Learning route of this programme will no longer run from September 2024 onwards.

Key highlights

  • Develops leadership and cross-cultural management skills
  • Builds new perspectives in strategic management and global business
  • Practical approach applying theory to real-world business contexts
  • Emphasises analytical, innovative thinking and responsible business practices
  • Prepares graduates for industry roles, entrepreneurship or postgraduate study
  • Taught on campus with September or January start options

Entry requirements

  • IELTS: 6 — 6.0 IELTS 6.0 (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

  • Business Manager
  • International Business Development Manager
  • Management Consultant
  • Operations Manager
  • Entrepreneur
  • Project Manager

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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