BA (Hons) Business and Management (Top-up)

BA (Hons) Business and Management (Top-up) Overview

The BA (Hons) Top-up Business and Management Degree is ideal for those who have studied a business or management related subject to Level 5, for example in business or administration, and wish to further their academic qualifications and/or professional experience.

This flexible honours level programme will allow you to link your study to your professional practice, enhancing your employability and career prospects.

As befitting a high level of study, much of the work undertaken is project-based around your individual vocational situation.

This course is validated by Birmingham City University.

Entry requirements

All applicants will be invited to an interview to discuss qualifications, experience and any other related issues.

You will be expected to have successfully completed a minimum of one of the following:

• At least 240 credits on a relevant foundation degree with a profile of merit/50%.
• At least 240 credits on a relevant HND, with a merit profile.
• Other relevant Level 5 qualification (normally 240 credits at merit grade, or equivalent).

We normally also require three GCSEs at grade C or above, to include English language and maths: English and maths at Level 2 are essential requirements.

Please note that maths at Level 2 is required for progression onto the BA (Hons) Business and Management (top-up) award or other programme.

Start dates and fees

Course fees are payable for each year of all university-level courses. To identify your course fees and the financial support available to you, please see the HE section of the website or contact a member of the HE team at the college.

Provisional timetables will be discussed at interview, and confirmed in the final joining instructions which all students will receive in July.

The table below shows you when the course starts. You may be charged a fee for your course depending on your age and circumstances.

Start DateDay/TimeWksDurationCodeAnnual FeeActions 05/09/2016 Mon, Wed
17:00 - 21:00301 yr(s)1010D1226£5950.00Apply online 12/09/2016Thu
09:00 - 17:00301 yr(s)1010D1038£5950.00Apply online How long is the course?

This is a one-year full-time course. Attendance is normally eight hours over two evenings per week or one afternoon and one evening per week, with occasional all day events. You will also need to dedicate a substantial amount of time to research and work outside the classroom.

Location

• Derby Road

How will I be assessed?

Some assessment will be work-related and provide you with an opportunity to reflect on and apply your knowledge and skills effectively to employment-related situations. You will also complete a consultancy project as part of this award.

What does the course lead to?

Completion of this top-up award would be the ideal stepping stone for anyone wishing to enter the higher levels of management in the public, private or voluntary sectors.

What will I study?

You will study eight of the following modules*:

• Strategic Marketing
• Managing in a Mixed Economy
• Managing Capability
• Management of International Business
• Small Enterprise Management
• Innovation and Change
• Personal and Professional Development
• Work-Related Learning
• Project Management
• Effective Negotiation

Module titles subject to change.

What can I go on to study?

• Upon successful completion you may wish to progress to a relevant Master’s degree at an institution, subject to entry requirements.
• Those seeking employment may choose to apply for a broad range of management positions in the private, public and voluntary sectors. Industries as diverse as chemicals, utilities, fashion, health, grocery and construction all require functional managers with a clear understanding of systems, efficiency and operational issues. Some employers still offer graduate schemes too.

How do I apply?

Please complete our online application form, paying particular attention to previous qualifications and the personal statement. If you experience any difficulty, please contact the HE team on 01623 627191 ext 8092, or email us at heteam@wnc.ac.uk

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