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Awarding Institution

Bath Spa University

Awarded Degree

BA (Hons) Business and Management

Duration

1 year

Location

Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds, London

Delivery

Weekdays, evenings and/or weekends

Fees

£9,250 per year

 

On this Level 6 top-up degree course, you will further develop your understanding of the theory and practice of modern business. Throughout the course, you will have the opportunities and support needed to develop the core skills you need to excel in business.

The modules of the course will introduce you to key concepts in organisational strategy, leadership and management.  The practical work and assessments throughout the course focus on what you’d encounter in the professional world: pitching, presenting, reporting, managing groups and leading projects.

As a business professional, you’ll need to be ahead of the game with your understanding and analysis of the latest thinking around the subject of management.  For this reason, a dedicated module on New Trends in Management will ensure your knowledge is current.

You’ll gain valuable skills and knowledge that you can apply in a wide range of situations in any sector. As a graduate of Business and Management, your career options will be wide and diverse, including opportunities at both large and small organisations, in the private or public sectors, and even starting and managing your own business

Modules:

  • Business and Management Project (40 credits)
  • Leadership and Management (20 credits)
  • Managing Sustainability (20 credits)
  • New Trends in Management (20 credits)
  • Organisational Strategy (20 credits)

You'll be assessed in a wide range of ways that test your business knowledge and management skills. These could include presentations, work related projects, group-work, computer based simulations, podcasts, exams, essays, videos and business reports.

You will be required to work in your own time to complete research, homework tasks or group work. Self-study is vital to your success on this course and lecturers will give you guidance on how best to approach this throughout the study period.

Assessment methods at GBS are reviewed annually and may be updated based on student feedback, in line with developments in the subject area or based upon feedback from an External Examiner. An External Examiner is an independent academic expert from an external Higher Education Institution that acts as a safeguard to academic assessment standards.

To join this course, you must have successfully completed the HND Business at Global Banking School.

Please click here for more information or to apply for this course. 

Funding Your Study
You can apply for financial help to support your studies by visiting gov.uk/student finance.
This could take the form of a Tuition Fee Loan to cover the cost of your tuition fees, and/or a Maintenance Loan to support you with living costs whilst studying.
  • If you are eligible, you can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan which will be paid directly to your university or learning provider and is used to settle your tuition fees on your behalf. You will be required to start repaying the loan when you have finished your studies, and your income is above the required threshold set out by the UK Government. 

  • If you are eligible, you can also apply for a Maintenance Loan, these funds are paid directly into your bank account in accordance with your course of study and pre-set intervals. The maintenance loan repayment operates in the same way as it does for tuition fee loans.

  • All students need to meet the eligibility criteria to apply such as eligibility checks on your nationality, residency status and any previous study that you have been funded for.
For full details, more information or advice on how to apply, please visit gov.uk/student finance.

Modules:

  • Business and Management Project (40 credits)
  • Leadership and Management (20 credits)
  • Managing Sustainability (20 credits)
  • New Trends in Management (20 credits)
  • Organisational Strategy (20 credits)

You'll be assessed in a wide range of ways that test your business knowledge and management skills. These could include presentations, work related projects, group-work, computer based simulations, podcasts, exams, essays, videos and business reports.

You will be required to work in your own time to complete research, homework tasks or group work. Self-study is vital to your success on this course and lecturers will give you guidance on how best to approach this throughout the study period.

Assessment methods at GBS are reviewed annually and may be updated based on student feedback, to suit content or based upon feedback from an External Examiner. An External Examiner is an independent academic expert from an external Higher Education Institution that acts as a safeguard to academic assessment standards.

To join this course, you must have successfully completed the HND Business at Global Banking School.

Please click here for more information or to apply for this course. 

Funding Your Study
You can apply for financial help to support your studies by visiting gov.uk/student finance.
This could take the form of a Tuition Fee Loan to cover the cost of your tuition fees, and/or a Maintenance Loan to support you with living costs whilst studying.
  • If you are eligible, you can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan which will be paid directly to your university or learning provider and is used to settle your tuition fees on your behalf. You will be required to start repaying the loan when you have finished your studies, and your income is above the required threshold set out by the UK Government. 

  • If you are eligible, you can also apply for a Maintenance Loan, these funds are paid directly into your bank account in accordance with your course of study and pre-set intervals. The maintenance loan repayment operates in the same way as it does for tuition fee loans.

  • All students need to meet the eligibility criteria to apply such as eligibility checks on your nationality, residency status and any previous study that you have been funded for.
For full details, more information or advice on how to apply, please visit gov.uk/student finance.

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FAQ

1. Is the BA (Hons) Business and Management (Level 6 Top-up) course for me?

The BA (Hons) Business and Management  (Level 6 Top-up) is designed to provide organic academic progression from your studies on an HND Business course. You will gain a clear scope of how modern organisations operate effectively — helping you build the skills needed to make an immediate impact. If you want to be ahead of the competition with your business understanding and earn a full Bachelor’s degree in the process — this is the ideal course to study.

Over the year, this Level 6 top-up degree course will enable you to become adept in your understanding and capability in modern business. The curriculum will guide you through key concepts including organisational strategy, leadership and management. In addition to stimulating course material, the learning environment and approach to teaching will prepare you in what is expected within a modern corporate environment.

As a graduate with a full Business and Management degree, you’ll possess the knowledge and capability to flourish in various professional roles and sectors. You will be able to consider roles including Project Management, Public Service, Business Development and several Marketing positions. You will also have the capacity to start and manage your own business with what you have learned.

Our BA (Hons) Business and Management  (Level 6 Top-up) course is available across four campuses in Birmingham, London, Leeds and Manchester. All four destinations will give you the facilities to excel in the classroom while providing a great selection of things to see and do during your leisure time.

At GBS we understand the importance of building a course that can fit in with the lives of our students as best as possible. Therefore, our BA (Hons) Business and Management (Level 6 Top-up) course is available on weekdays, evenings and weekends — providing the flexibility you need for a balanced lifestyle inside and out of the classroom.

To join this course, you must have successfully completed the HND Business at Global Banking School.

Please click here for more information or to apply for this course. 

The curriculum of this Level 6 top-up degree course takes you beyond what you learnt at the HND level with more demanding course materials, technical development and soft skills progression needed to thrive within a modern business environment. The topics that will be covered include Leadership and Management, Organisational Strategy, Managing Sustainability and New Trends in Management. The final part of the course will be a Business and Management Project

This GBS Global Business (Business Management) with Foundation Year course will provide you with opportunities to test your knowledge and understanding informally through ‘formative’ assessments. Formative assessments will be completed before your formal ‘summative ’ assessment, which will determine your final marks.

Each module normally contains at least one piece of formative assessment from which you will receive feedback from your course team. Formative assessments are purely for developmental purposes and do not count towards your final module mark. They are designed to help you to gain more knowledge and confidence in the module material and approaches to formal assessment. Students who do not engage with informal assessments often struggle with Foundation Year progression, as well as with the academic levels above.

The formal summative assessment usually occurs towards the end of each module. Assessment methods may include written examinations and a range of coursework, including reports, portfolios, essays and presentations. The marks awarded for summative assessments count towards your final module mark. Assessment methods at GBS are reviewed annually and may be updated in consultation with students, for example in response to student or External Examiner feedback. An External Examiner is an independent academic expert from another higher education provider, and they are appointed by the University of Suffolk to provide external assurance regarding the academic standards of your course.