Business Management (Top Up) - BA (Hons)
University of South Wales
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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Specifically designed for students who have already obtained a HND or equivalent qualification, this Business degree allows you to gain a full bachelor degree in less than a year. On the BA (Hons) Business Management (Top Up) course you will examine business strategy and organisational learning and development. You can then tailor your studies to meet your career goals by completing a research project and choosing from a selection of optional modules, which will include the specialist areas ...Read more

Specifically designed for students who have already obtained a HND or equivalent qualification, this Business degree allows you to gain a full bachelor degree in less than a year. On the BA (Hons) Business Management (Top Up) course you will examine business strategy and organisational learning and development. You can then tailor your studies to meet your career goals by completing a research project and choosing from a selection of optional modules, which will include the specialist areas from your HND. USW ranked Top in Wales for teaching quality in Business Studies in The Times Good University Guide 2021 and 2022.This BA (Hons) Business Management (Top Up) course is designed to further enhance your employability by adding to your existing portfolio of qualifications and skills. Topping up a HND qualification or equivalent provides you with a great base to pursue a career in business whilst also having the opportunity to gain access to various professional bodies in business. Recognising the need for our graduates to be able to stand out in a competitive jobs market, the University of South Wales has developed a series of employability initiatives that exist within each academic Faculty. Due to the very nature of business, knowledge and skills gained by studying the subject can be applied to any sector or industry that interests you providing you with a wide and varied choice of career options.

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83/279
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81st
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77th
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£16,200 per year

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University of South Wales
University of South Wales , Pontypridd

With more than 23,000 students and 2,700 staff, the University of South Wales (USW) is one of the largest universities in Wales, and...

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University of South Wales
University of South Wales Pontypridd Rhondda, Cynon, Taff CF37 1DL United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Treforest  0.2 miles away
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