Commerce & International Business (Top-Up) BA Welcome Pack

Welcome to BA Commerce & International Business (Top-Up) – January 2025.

Our Commerce and International Business (Top-Up) BA (Hons) programme offers a potential gateway to exciting career prospects and global experiences. We aim to provide support throughout of the course to offer you a unique blend of theoretical knowledge and practical insights that may cater for students from diverse backgrounds.

Why Choose Our Programme?

  • Global Perspective: Gain insights into how global economies interact, understand trade regulations, and navigate cross-cultural communication.
  • Business Essentials: Master fundamental business concepts, including cross-cultural management, finance policies, and trade operations.
  • Versatile Skills: Develop skills applicable across various fields, from import/export to financial services, IT, and retail.

What Awaits You?

  • Welcome Events: Join us for essential welcome events where you’ll meet staff and get a taste of the vibrant community awaiting you!
  • Personalised Support: Our dedicated faculty and staff are here to guide you throughout your journey. Whether you’re a budding entrepreneur or aiming for a management role, we’ve got you covered.
  • Networking Opportunities: Connect with alumni, guest speakers, and potential employers. Expand your professional network and discover exciting career paths.

Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity! Let’s embark on a global adventure together.

Your Programme Leader

Dr Sally Sun

Dr Sally Sun

Senior Lecturer in Strategy & International Business
Sally.sun@northampton.ac.uk

Israa Kishk, Lecturer in International Business

Dr Israa Kishk

Lecturer in International Business

Israa.kishk@northampton.ac.uk

Induction and Orientation Sessions

As part of your orientation, we have scheduled mandatory face-to-face induction sessions starting on 9 January 2025. Please make every effort to attend these sessions. If you have any scheduling conflicts or are unable to attend, please reach out to your programme leaders Dr Sally Sun Sally.Sun@northampton.ac.uk or Dr Israa Kishk Israa.Kishk@northampton.ac.uk in advance. They will provide guidance on alternative arrangements.

  • Programme orientation to help you understand your course requirements.

    • Date: Thursday 9 January
    • Time: 3 – 4pm (GMT)
    • Location: LH319, Learning Hub, Waterside campus
  • Mandatory meet up to help you start your course.

    • Date: Friday 10 January
    • Time: 12 – 1pm (GMT)
    • Location: LH319, Learning Hub, Waterside campus

Preparation/Specialist Equipment

Students are expected to have a laptop. There is no other equipment needed. You will not be required to buy any books. There are extensive physical and online libraries that you will find fully cater to your needs.

Reading list for each module is available via your online library. More information can be found from this webpage: https://skillshub.northampton.ac.uk/reading-lists/

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