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

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Key Facts

  • UCAS Code

    N250

  • Level

    UndergraduateUG BA (Hons)

  • Duration

    Full Time (September start): 1 Year
    Full Time (January start): January-July*
    Part Time: 2 Years
    *see Highlights

  • Starting

    September, January

Updated 28/03/2025

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Updated 28/03/2025

Get in touch

For questions regarding study and admissions please contact us:

UK STUDENTS ENQUIRIES

study@northampton.ac.uk
0300 303 2772

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS ENQUIRIES

international@northampton.ac.uk
44 (0)1604 892134

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.

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. The January intake is an intensive programme concluding at the end of July.
  • Personal Tutor for all students on the programme
  • 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.
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Entry Requirements

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.

Course Content

Fees and Funding

2025/26 Tuition Fees

  • UK – Full Time: £9,535
  • UK – Part Time: £1,585 per 20 credits
  • International – Full Time: £17,000

Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 2025/26 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years. UON will adjust UK fees annually in line with Government Policy.

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.

Master’s 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 master’s 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.

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