Global Business Management (Top-Up) BA Welcome Pack

Welcome to BA Global Business Management (Top-Up) 2024.

This programme 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 programme 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 Programme Leader

Dr Deniz Meric, Senior Lecturer in Strategic Management & International Business

Dr Deniz Meric

Senior Lecturer in Strategic Management & International Business

Deniz.Meric@northampton.ac.uk

Welcome and Induction sessions

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:

  • To access the virtual session you should use a laptop or desktop computer that has a Chrome, Firefox or Microsoft Edge browser installed. You will need a good, reliable Internet connection.

    • Date: Monday 16 September
    • Time: 2:30 – 4pm (BST)
    • Location: The Hide (4th Floor), Learning Hub, Waterside campus
    • Date: Friday 20 September
    • Time: 4:30 – 6pm (BST)
    • Location: The Hide (4th Floor), Learning Hub, Waterside campus

Enhancing skills, building networks and engaging in the wider University community

The following are extra activities, training, and learning that you can expect to find on your course:

  • Library and Learning Development Teams’ Workshops (compulsory)
    • Presentation Skills
    • Effective research tips + academic writing
    • Harvard Referencing: How to get it right
  • Student Futures’ Employability Workshops (compulsory)
    • CV Writing Workshop covering opening letter writing
    • Career Management Competencies Workshop
    • Graduate employment support (job sites, job searching, applications)
  • Building Networks (optional)
    • Company Visit
    • Guest Speaker Sessions
    • Social Events (Christmas Party, Spring Party, Cultural Exploration)

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