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Global Business Management (Top-Up) BA Welcome Pack

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Welcome to BA Global Business Management (Top-Up) – September 2026.

This course instils a global outlook on contemporary business management and equips you for a business world facing increasing global competition, economic uncertainties, and changing markets. You will acquire new perspectives that intertwine the fields of strategy, management and global business with leadership and cross-cultural management.

Through the development of academic and practical skills, you will be able to evaluate contemporary business and management concepts and apply them to a range of real-world contexts, with strong focus throughout on developing digital capabilities and entrepreneurial spirit. Graduates of this programme will be analytical and innovative thinkers who value responsible business practices and are equipped to work in a range of business environments or continue to postgraduate study.

The course team and extended support teams will be guiding you achieve your personal and professional development goals throughout your learning journey with the University of Northampton.

Your Course Leader

Dr Shahin Mitha, Senior Lecturer in Strategy & International BusinessDr Shahin Mitha

Senior Lecturer in Strategy & International Business

shahin.mitha@northampton.ac.uk

 

Additional staff
  • Carmen Horvat, Lecturer in Business Management
  • Lauren Taylor, Student Experience Assistant

Preparing for your course

We want to make sure that you feel welcome, and completely prepared for your studies. Induction sessions are a great chance to start to get to know some of our team and ask any questions you may have.

The details of your programme-specific experience are as follows:

Thursday 24 September

Session: Library Quest

Get acquainted with Library services and start your academic year with confidence.

  • Time: 12:45 – 1:45pm (BST)
  • Location: Drop-in area on the 2nd floor of the Learning Hub, Waterside campus

Session: The Faculty Welcome Experience!

This is how we love to kick things off in the Faculty of Business Law! This fun and friendly social event brings music, unique games, party food and more to our new student and staff community. Hosted by the faculty Student Experience Assistant Team (SEAT), this is a great opportunity to connect and mix with peers and tutors from Business, Management, Analytics, Marketing, Hospitality, Law, Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Criminology, Criminal Justice & Policing course communities. We promise you’ll have a great time…NOT TO BE MISSED!

  • Time: From 2pm (BST)
  • Location: The Leathersellers Hide, 4th Floor, Learning Hub, Waterside campus
Friday 25 September

Session: University Leadership Team Welcome

  • Time: 1:15 – 1:45pm (BST)
  • Location: Engine Shed, Waterside campus

Session: Course Induction

Welcome to BA Global Business Management top-up!

During this session you will receive key course information and have the chance to ask questions, meet your tutors and socialise and connect with your course mates.

  • Time: 2 – 4pm (BST)
  • Location: Exhibition Space (1st Floor, Creative Hub), Waterside campus
Monday 28 September

Session: Online Catch-Up Course Induction