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BSc Single Honours Business Management (Top-Up) (Full-time)

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BSc Single Honours Business Management (Top-Up) (Full-time)

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The BA Honours in Business Management Top-up programme seeks to help you develop competencies and skills essential for a range of careers in the private, public, or third/voluntary sector. You will acquire the skills needed to analyse and synthesise both structured and unstructured data and/or information, act as an effective team member and engage in ethical and sustainable decision-making processes.

The programme includes:

– The choice of specialist routes in Year 3 (Level 6) in one of the following strands:
> Innovation Management
> International Business
> Marketing
– A virtual learning environment (VLE) facilitating mixed-mode learning opportunities and assessment activities.
– Learning progression supported by academic and personal tutoring, complemented by a wide range of Student Support services at University level.

Entry Requirements UK home students applicants will need to have 120 credits at level 4 and 120 credits at level 5 in a relevant Foundation Degree or HND. If you have specific questions about the Top Up Award please contact Admissions.

The full-time course fee, for UK home students, for September 2025 is: £9,535

Additional Costs

The University will review tuition fees and increase fees in line with any inflationary uplift as determined by the UK Government, if permitted by law or government policy, in subsequent years of your course. It is anticipated that such increases would be linked to RPI (the Retail Price Index excluding mortgage interest payments).

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Birmingham is a brilliant place to explore diverse culinary experiences. You might wander through the famous Balti Triangle, sample global street food at Digbeth Dining Club or enjoy a relaxed meal by the canals in Brindleyplace. The city is also home to independent cafés, vegan-friendly eateries and countless hidden gems. Whether you're grabbing a quick bite between lectures or planning an evening out, there’s always something new to discover.

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Your time at Birmingham Newman University extends far beyond academic study. You’ll have the chance to join student societies, contribute to community projects or try something entirely new. The university’s supportive atmosphere encourages you to build confidence, develop practical skills and feel genuinely at home throughout your studies.

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