BA Business Management and Strategy top-up online

Awarding university and fee

This degree is awarded by the University of Gloucestershire. The fee is all-inclusive.

About the Business Management and Strategy top-up

Course structure

You study eight modules of 15 credits each, 120 credits in total at Level 6. Assessment is 100% coursework. The university may update modules from year to year.

Entry requirements

You need a Pearson BTEC HND Level 5 in Business, a Foundation Degree in Business or another Level 5 qualification with 240 credits in a related subject. Not there yet? The HND is the first two years of the route, and you can study it at ABC Horizon.

Careers after a Business Management and Strategy degree

Other top-up degrees

What is a Business Management and Strategy top-up?

A top-up degree is the final year (Level 6, 120 credits) of a UK bachelor's degree with honours. If you already hold a Level 5 qualification such as a Pearson BTEC HND in Business, you do not need to start a three-year degree from the beginning. You join the final year and graduate with a full BA (Hons) Business Management and Strategy in about 12 months.

The degree sits at Level 6 of the Regulated Qualifications Framework, the same level as any BA or BSc honours degree in the UK. Your degree is awarded and issued by the University of Gloucestershire.

Business Management and Strategy or BA Business?

Both top-ups are open to HND Business graduates and both lead to a Level 6 honours degree. The BA Business top-up covers business in general and is offered by nine universities. The Business Management and Strategy top-up goes deeper into strategy, change, global operations and leadership, so it is the better fit if you are aiming for a management role or an MBA.

Who is this top-up for?

• HND or Foundation Degree graduates in business who want a full honours degree in one year.
• Team leaders, supervisors and junior managers who need a degree to move into management.
• Entrepreneurs and family business owners who want a structured grounding in strategy.
• Anyone in Turkey, Syria, the Gulf or elsewhere who wants a UK degree without moving to the UK.

How to apply in four steps

1. Send your documents: your Level 5 certificate and transcript, passport copy and, if you have one, an English test result (IELTS 6.0 or equivalent).
2. Check your eligibility: we review your modules and confirm whether your qualification meets the entry requirements.
3. Receive your offer: the university reviews your application and issues the offer.
4. Pay and start: pay the all-inclusive fee and begin studying online at the next intake.

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