BSc Global Business Management Top-Up

The BSc Global Business Management (Top-Up) at Northumbria University can be completed within 1-2 years of full-time study. The programme is designed to develop students' academic skills and provide them with a comprehensive understanding of business and its management. This course primarily enhances students' qualifications, enabling them to advance toward an honours degree. Additionally, it is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).

Throughout the programme, students engage with both core and optional modules. Some of the core modules include Management Research and Analysis, Academic Skills and Employability, Digital and Data Driven Marketing, Human Resource Management Essentials, and Project Management. Students are taught through lectures, workshops, and seminars, with assessments conducted through portfolios, reflective statements, and presentations.

Students enrolled in the programme also have the opportunity to take a placement year, study abroad, or even combine both experiences.

Northumbria University is located in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. It was established in 1969 as Rutherford College of Technology and officially became a university in 1992. According to the Complete University Guide 2025, it ranks 34th in the UK and 96th in the Times Higher Education Young University Rankings 2024.

The university has been honoured with the Queen’s Anniversary Prize for its outstanding legal services, which are offered through the Student Law Office, providing free legal assistance to the local community. Committed to sustainability, Northumbria University aims to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2040, in line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Additionally, it promotes gender equality and has received the Athena Swan Bronze Award for its initiatives in this area.

• Students without standard qualifications may apply if they have relevant work experience.

Grade Requirements:

• Applicants should have a BTEC HNC with an overall pass, a Foundation Degree, or an equivalent qualification in a relevant subject.

English Proficiency: 

• Applicants whose first language is not English must have a total IELTS score of at least 6.0, with no skill section lower than 5.5.

International students enrolling in the Northumbria University BSc Global Business Management (Top-Up) for the academic year 2025/26 will be charged a tuition fee of £20,950 annually. Note that this fee can change each year.

Northumbria University provides a range of scholarships for international students. The Northumbria International Scholarship offers a minimum discount of £3,000 on tuition fees for the first year for both undergraduate and postgraduate students. After the first year, eligible undergraduate students can receive £2,000 for each following year.

Furthermore, students who pay their deposit by May 31, 2025, can take advantage of an Early Payment Discount of £500.

The job roles listed below are available for students who complete a BSc Global Business Management (Top-Up) programme at Northumbria University:

•  Business Manager 
• Human Resources Specialist
• Global Business Analyst 
• Entrepreneur
• Data Analyst
• Project Manager

International students who wish to enrol in this course can apply directly to the university. Those who have questions or need support can get in touch with one of our trained counsellors.