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

Key Facts

  • UCAS Code:

    N250

  • Level:

    Undergraduate

  • Duration:

    Full Time: 1 Year
    Part Time: 2 Years
    Distance Learning (September only): 1 - 2 Years

  • Starting:

    September
    January

  • UK Fees 23/24:

    Full Time: £9,250
    Part Time: £1,540 per 20 credits

  • Distance Learning Fees 23/24:

    £5,550

  • International Fees 23/24:

    Full Time: £15,500

  • Location:

Get in touch


For questions regarding study and admissions please contact us:

UK/EU Students enquiries

study@northampton.ac.uk
0300 303 2772

International Students enquiries

international@northampton.ac.uk
+44 (0)1604 893981

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 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.

Updated 05/06/2023

Highlights


  • Top-Up to a full UK Honours degree in 1 year
  • Pre-sessional English courses are available to improve your English language skills
  • Start dates in September and January
  • Personal Tutor for all students on the programme
  • Company visits and employability events

Company visits

Whilst studying this course with us, you will be able to undertake in a visit to a business company appropriate for your course. A typical company visit includes presentation by the company covering its history, market, strategy, and operations, followed by a tour of the company, and Q&A session.

Course Content


  • This programme enables learners to develop an interdisciplinary perspective of the opportunities and challenges presented by the global business landscape. You will acquire the conceptual knowledge and applied understanding of global business management, along with the personal and professional skills needed to work in diverse international organisations, locations, and scenarios. Teaching on this programme is delivered by a team with significant experience in the industry and academia, and learners are encouraged to think like decision-makers, managers, and entrepreneurs.

  • Applications are welcomed from students with an HND (Edexcel, ABE, NCC) or Foundation Degree (FdA) in Business (or overseas equivalent) or ATHE extended diploma/ ATHE Level 5 diploma, or OTHM Level 5 in Business Management. Ordinary Degrees (in a business subject) from Scotland (SCQF 360 credits) can also be accepted.

    If you are a Home / UK student, for more information on how to make an application, please visit our Home how to apply page.

    If you are an International student and would like information on making an application, please see our International how to apply page.

    English Language Requirements

    All international and EU students applying for this course must meet the following English language requirement:

    IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent) with a minimum of 5.5 in all bands.

    Please visit our English language requirements page.

  • 2023/24 Tuition Fees

    Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 23/24 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.

    • UK Full Time: £9,250
    • UK Part Time: £1,540 per 20 credits
    • International Full Time: £14,750
    • Distance Learning: £5,550

    For information on the scholarships available to you, please see our scholarships page.

    Additional costs

    There are no additional costs for this course for students beginning their studies in September 2023. Should this change, applicants and students will be contacted by the university with details of the costs.

    2022/23 Tuition Fees

    Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 22/23 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.

    • UK Full Time: £9,250
    • UK Part Time: £1,500 per 20 credits
    • International Full Time: £14,500
    • Distance Learning: £5,280
  • How will I learn?

    Full-time – This programme is delivered through a combination of seminars, workshops, individual supervision, and independent study.

    How will I be assessed?

    Assessments involve a variety of authentic, employability-enhancing tasks that graduates are likely to perform in their future careers. These are based on tasks close to real-life practice, such as business pitch, business meeting simulation, group presentation, poster, market entry report, management report, and strategy analysis report. 

    Assessment support and drop-in sessions are held for every module on this programme.

     

     

Careers and Employability


The analytical and problem-solving skills developed during the programme will help learners to seek employment in global organisations, domestic organisations seeking global expansion, or global roles in any industry or not-for-profit sector. Prospective roles include business analyst, management consultant, trainee manager, export/import manager, international trade agent, emerging markets consultant, etc.

Postgraduate Opportunities

On completion of your BA Global Business Management (Top-Up) degree you will have the opportunity to study further in higher education by undertaking a postgraduate degree. Some of our industry relevant courses include:

 

Campus Facilities


As a BA Global Business Management (Top-Up) degree student you will have access to the many of the on-campus facilities, study spaces, and services.

Senate Building


The main reception for the University and additional teaching spaces.

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Learning Hub


The Learning Hub is at the heart of the campus and home to the student information desk.

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