September 2026

Business Management BSc (Hons) Top-Up Degree

Top-up Degree, September 2026

Key Details

  • NN12 Course Code
  • 1 Years
Business lecturer

The BSc 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.

 

  • Curriculum and modules emphasizing global approaches in business such as International Business and Global Business Environment.
  • External ’drivers’ such as the ever-changing economic climate and business environment.
  • Career- and employability-focused modules, for example: Academic & Employability skills and Leadership & Change Management.
  • A dedicated module on Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability.
  • Electives corresponding to three different strands of specialisation: Innovation Management, International Business and Marketing.

The programme uses a wide range of assessment methods.  Formative assessments will be used to monitor your progress on the course and enable your tutors to identify any support needs you may have prior to undertaking your summative assessments.

The assessment portfolio includes case study analysis, formal examinations, individual and group business reports, oral and poster presentations, multiple choice questions, individual research projects and so on.  Clear assessment criteria enable you to evaluate your progress and identify areas for further improvement and development.

One of the key features of Newman University is our focus on helping you develop employability skills.  With work-related learning built into all our degree courses and guidance from Career Progression Coaches, we are committed to furnishing you with the key skills needed to meet the challenges of a competitive and rapidly changing employment market.

The skills and knowledge you acquire on the programme will be relevant for a wide range of organisations and industries in the private, public, and third/voluntary sectors in the UK and overseas.

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Entry Requirements

UK home students

All 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.

Applying Direct Option

You can apply direct to Newman University for this course if you have not previously applied to Newman University through UCAS and you are not applying to any other universities.

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International students

If you are an international student, please get in touch with our International team who will be able to advise on entry criteria and admissions processes for this course. Email international@newman.ac.uk or telephone +4412181604

Course Fees

UK home students

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

Additional Costs

Find out more about the other additional costs associated with our undergraduate degrees.

International students

For detailed information on course fees for international students, please visit our International Students page.

Additional Costs

Find out more about the other additional costs associated with our undergraduate degrees.

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).

Modules

Please be aware that, as with any course, there may be changes to the modules delivered, for information view our Changes to Programmes or Module Changes page.

Timetables: find out when information is available to students

  1. This module is designed to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the contemporary challenges and opportunities facing businesses in the current competitive landscape, enabling you to navigate uncertainty and develop your future career as an effective leader, innovator, and change agent in the face of evolving challenges and opportunities.
  2. This module will enable you to appreciate the principles and concepts that underpin the successful management of operations and service delivery in offering products and services in any organisational setting.
  3. This final year module builds upon the your foundational knowledge and skills developed in previous modules, integrating strategic thinking, leadership development, and personalised academic coaching to prepare you for future career success in dynamic and competitive business environments.
  4. This module represents the pinnacle of your academic journey This transformative module prepares you to address complex business challenges integrating advanced project management techniques with rigorous research methods with a focus on sustainability, innovation, and ethical decision-making.
  5. The Relationship Marketing module is designed to provide students with an in-depth understanding of the principles and practices that foster long-term customer relationships and enhance customer loyalty. This advanced module builds on foundational marketing knowledge, emphasising the strategic importance of creating and maintaining strong customer connections in today's competitive business environment.
  6. This Talent Management module provides final-year undergraduate students with a comprehensive understanding of the strategies and practices essential for attracting, developing, and retaining top talent within organisations. The course begins by introducing fundamental concepts and key components of talent management, such as recruitment, development, retention, and succession planning. Students will explore the pivotal role of talent management in achieving organisational goals and sustaining competitive advantage.
  7. The Relationship Marketing module is designed to provide students with an in-depth understanding of the principles and practices that foster long-term customer relationships and enhance customer loyalty. This advanced module builds on foundational marketing knowledge, emphasising the strategic importance of creating and maintaining strong customer connections in today's competitive business environment.

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