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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

International Business Administration (Top Up)

Middlesex University

(3.5)
51 reviews

Entry requirements

Here's what you will need to get a place on the International Business Administration (Top Up) course at Middlesex University.

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Most popular A-levels studied

See who's studying at Middlesex University. These students are taking International Business Administration (Top Up) or another course from the same subject area.

International business
SubjectGrade
Business StudiesB
HistoryD
ArabicA*
ChemistryD
Computer ScienceD
Source: HESA

Course summary

What this course is about

UCAS code: N10J

Here's what Middlesex University says about its International Business Administration (Top Up) course.

Why study BA International Business Administration (Top-Up) with us? With the support and flexibility to tailor the course to your individual career goals, you'll build the skills and confidence to succeed in a global business environment. Designed to build on your previous business foundation course or HND, this top-up degree gives you the option to complete your BA in one or two years. If you choose the two-year route, you'll have the opportunity to take on a year-long industry placement, gaining valuable real-world experience. You'll develop essential business and administrative skills to work across a wide range of private and public organisations and learn foundations for starting your business. You’ll explore the key factors behind business success, with a particular focus on the role of management. As you progress, you'll sharpen your analytical and planning skills, build confidence in tackling complex business and management challenges, and develop the expertise needed to become a successful business manager.

What will you learn? This course provides a strong understanding of organisations, their functions, structure and management. You’ll study the key business functions that drive success and build the skills needed to support your career development. You’ll explore international business practices across cultures and learn how stakeholders and partners engage in an international context. Through collaborative projects, you’ll gain experience working in teams and presenting business ideas with clarity and confidence in an international marketplace. You’ll also have the opportunity to build a strong foundation in entrepreneurship, gaining the knowledge and skills needed to set up and run your own business. Our optional modules allow you to tailor your studies to your personal interests and career ambitions.

How do we support your career development? You’ll be part of a thriving international Business School with plenty of support from our expert tutors from a wide range of international business fields. As part of our international business administration course, you’ll have access to a range of workshops, seminars, mentoring and events through our Enterprise Development Hub. Here, you’ll gain extra support to start your own business, develop essential entrepreneurial skills, and learn skills that will give you a competitive edge for a successful career in international business. You'll also have a dedicated Personal Tutor related to your course to guide you throughout your undergraduate journey. If you require assistance with academic writing, numeracy, or library skills, we provide the necessary support. Our Student Learning and Graduate Academic Assistants, who have studied your subject, are available to support you throughout your academic journey.

Modules For more details about this programme, please visit the course page: https://www.mdx.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/international-business-administration-top-up-ba-honours/

Source: Middlesex University

Course details

Qualification

Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

Department

Business

Location

Hendon Campus | London

Duration

1 Years

Study mode

Full-time

Subjects

• International business

Start date

September 2026

Application deadline

14 January 2026

Middlesex University student reviews

(3.5)
Based on 51 reviews from Middlesex University's students and alumni
5 star
17%
4 star
40%
3 star
27%
2 star
12%
1 star
4%
All reviews

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3rd year

Biomedical sciences

5 months ago

The student union took feedback seriously and campaigned for change

(5)
Student Union

3rd year

Biomedical sciences

5 months ago

I was very busy working as an SLA and having another part time job on the side. They recently changed how many modules there are, some of them were merged to create one longer module and it takes a lot of time to catch-up as there’s only 6 hours of contact

(3)
University life

3rd year

Biomedical sciences

5 months ago

The university started a £2 meal after people complained that the food costs were too high, they have a variety of low cost places nearby and every day there’s a vegan option and a halal meat option for the £2 meal

Finance

3rd year

Biomedical sciences

5 months ago

There was quite a lot of support available with the SLA team but that has recently been cut. The SLA team helped answer questions and helped look over assessments and give you feedback

(4)
Support

3rd year

Biomedical sciences

5 months ago

They have a microbiology lab and a cancer lab with samples. You are taught about the microbiology lab in the first year and get to culture bacteria in second year to prepare you to choose what lab based dissertation you want to do

Facilities

3rd year

Biomedical sciences

5 months ago

The course has many different subject that are taught 2 at a time for each semester. They have labs and assignments throughout the semester but not as much face-to-face contact with the lecturer only 6 hours per week

(4)
Course

National Student Survey (NSS) scores at Middlesex University

The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.

Here you can see ratings from Middlesex University students who took the International Business Administration (Top Up) course - or another course in the same subject area.

Business studies

Select an option to see a detailed breakdown

How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

69%

low

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

79%

low

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

71%

low

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

66%

low

To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

90%

high

How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?

84%

med

How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?

56%

low

To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?

74%

low

To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?

71%

low

How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

84%

med

How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?

64%

low

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

64%

low

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

61%

low

How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

82%

med

How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

76%

low

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

78%

low

How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

68%

low

How well organised is your course?

61%

low

How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?

79%

low

How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?

79%

low

How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?

95%

high

How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

66%

med

To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?

78%

low

To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

66%

low

How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

77%

med

During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?

79%

low

How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?

78%

low

Student information

See who's studying at Middlesex University. These students are taking International Business Administration (Top Up) or another course from the same subject area.

International business
Mode of study
Full-time99%Part-time1%
Gender ratio
Female44%Male56%
Where students come from
International62%UK38%
Student performance
2:1 or above67%
Number of students160
Source: HESA

Graduate prospects

What graduates do next

Facts and figures about Middlesex University graduates who took International Business Administration (Top Up) - or another course in the same subject area.

Business and management

Graduate statistics

46%

In a job where degree was essential or beneficial

80%

In work, study or other activity

60%

Say it fits with future plans

40%

Are utilising studies

Top job areas

20%

Artistic, literary and media occupations

10%

Finance Professionals

5%

Process, plant and machine operatives

5%

Science, engineering and technology associate professionals

Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates

Earnings after graduation

Earnings from Middlesex University graduates who took International Business Administration (Top Up) - or another course in the same subject area.

Business and management

Earnings

£24.5k

First year after graduation

£27.4k

Third year after graduation

£30.2k

Fifth year after graduation

Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to International Business Administration (Top Up).

Source: LEO

Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree

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