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Business Management (Top Up)

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Course option

1year

Full-time | 2024

Subject

Business and management

**Confidently climb the corporate ladder with our practical Business Management (Top-Up) degree**

Navigate the corporate world with our hands-on Business Management (Top-Up) degree. You will focus on contemporary approaches and critical skills, covering topics like:

- strategy

- digital business

- ethical issues.

Our Business Management (Top-Up) BA is designed by industry professionals who understand that employers seek graduates who:

- can apply ideas to practical situations

- maintain the best professional management and ethical standards.

This undergraduate top-up programme is designed for those with a foundation degree, Higher National Diploma, or equivalent qualification. You may also join if you wish to transfer to St Mary’s during the final year of your undergraduate degree.

**Learn in the capital**
We are only 30 minutes from central London. Therefore, you’ll have opportunities to explore a diverse hub for business. We also have connections with large companies and small businesses in the local area.

**Hands-on learning**
You can attend business talks led by guest speakers to enhance your employability and understanding of the industry.

**A supportive community**
Our campus feels like a community. Your lecturers learn your name and are here to support your needs. Our student, Lauren, tells us that our academics are "really helpful and […] always on hand when help is needed, both in lectures and tutorials".

**Dual accreditation**
During your business management (top-up) course, you can complete specific modules to achieve a Level 5 Certificate in Management and Leadership awarded by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) (subject to CMI moderation).

**Work placements: build professional experience**
You can also undertake a work placement to:

- develop practical skills

- apply theory to real-world scenarios

- understand a globalised business environment

- build your network.

Assessment methods

ou will be assessed in a variety of ways that test knowledge, understanding and skills development throughout your degree.

The programme uses a broad range of assessments including business reports, essays, practical exercises, presentations, case studies, examinations, assessed blogs, seminar and simulation exercises as well as traditional exam-based assessments and coursework. Wherever possible, you’ll be assessed using digital methods and online feedback.

Tuition fees

Select where you currently live to see what you'll pay:

Channel Islands
£9,250
per year
England
£9,250
per year
EU
£16,320
per year
International
£16,320
per year
Northern Ireland
£9,250
per year
Republic of Ireland
£9,250
per year
Scotland
£9,250
per year
Wales
£9,250
per year

The Uni


Course location:

St Mary's University, Twickenham

Department:

School of Business and Communication

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What students say


How do students rate their degree experience?

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Who studies this subject and how do they get on?

64%
UK students
36%
International students
69%
Male students
31%
Female students
68%
2:1 or above
45%
First year drop out rate

Most popular A-Levels studied (and grade achieved)

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C
D

After graduation


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Business and management (non-specific)

What are graduates doing after six months?

This is what graduates told us they were doing (and earning), shortly after completing their course. We've crunched the numbers to show you if these immediate prospects are high, medium or low, compared to those studying this subject/s at other universities.

£18,500
low
Average annual salary
92%
low
Employed or in further education

Top job areas of graduates

27%
Sales, marketing and related associate professionals
13%
Business, finance and related associate professionals
8%
Sales assistants and retail cashiers

As only a small number of students take courses in this subject area, there isn't much information on what graduates do when they finish, so bear that in mind when you review any stats. Management, finance and business roles are common, but it's a good idea to ask tutors what previous graduates taking specific courses went on to do when you're at an open day.

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Looking further ahead, below is a rough guide for what graduates went on to earn.

Business and management (non-specific)

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