School Business Leadership (Top-Up) BA (Hons)
University of ChesterExton Park, Chester
Course overview
Join us for an Applicant Day to meet current students, learn more about the University and get a taste of student life so you can decide if Chester is right for you. The School Business Leadership (Top-Up) degree is designed to take holders of an HND, Foundation Degree or equivalent in the business area to a new level. Combining essential knowledge with academic skills development will give you the best chance of success at honours degree level and within the graduate employment market.
Key highlights
- Takes HND or Foundation Degree holders to honours degree level
- Combines essential business knowledge with academic skills development
- Designed to boost prospects in the graduate employment market
Entry requirements
- IELTS: 6 — 6.0 IELTS Academic 6.0 overall (min 5.5 in each sub-skill) or approved SELT equivalent
Careers this course leads to
- School Business Manager
- School Business Leader
- Director of Finance and Operations (Schools)
- Academy Trust Chief Operating Officer
- School Bursar
- Education Operations Manager
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790 per year for a full-time course (2026/27) — More on UK fees
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 Chester, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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