Business Management (top-up) BA (Hons)
University of Worcester
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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

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**Overview**Our Business Management Top-up degree is designed for students who have a Higher National Diploma (HND), Foundation degree or equivalent qualification in a business-related subject. You will join the final year of the Business Management BA (Hons) degree and leave with the same award as those graduating from the full three years full time undergraduate course.The course will prepare you well for the widest possible range of careers in the private, public or voluntary sectors. It is ...Read more


Overview

Our Business Management Top-up degree is designed for students who have a Higher National Diploma (HND), Foundation degree or equivalent qualification in a business-related subject. You will join the final year of the Business Management BA (Hons) degree and leave with the same award as those graduating from the full three years' full time undergraduate course.The course will prepare you well for the widest possible range of careers in the private, public or voluntary sectors. It is particularly good preparation for early-career roles as a trainee manager, in areas such as sales, customer service or recruitment. Many graduates find fruitful opportunities working initially within specialist recruitment agencies or consultancies. It will also provide you with a route to postgraduate study.


Key features

- You can complete your business top-up in 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time- Builds on your existing business study from your HND or Foundation degree- Wide range of optional modules available to appeal to your interests and evolving career aspirations- Entry route to a very broad range of management careers- Taught in a highly supportive and welcoming environment by tutors who have real business experience - many of our staff act as consultants to local businesses, multinational corporations, governments or have run their own business


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Why the University of Worcester?

The University of Worcester is a campus university, meaning everything you need is on site. We’re based in a vibrant cathedral city just 40 mins south of Birmingham and an hour north of Bristol, and our beautiful green campuses have plenty of parking and quality on-site accommodation.At Worcester small class sizes, supportive tutors and professionally focussed courses mean you’ll be prepared for your dream career. These are just some of the reasons why we’re first in the UK for both graduate employment and quality education.-


First in the UK for sustained employment

and/or further study (excluding specialist institutions), 5 years after graduation – Longitudinal Education Outcomes data 2024.-


First in the UK for quality education

– Times Higher Education University Impact Rankings 2024.-


Ofsted Outstanding

in 2023 the University’s primary and secondary teacher training programmes were rated ‘Outstanding’.Join us at one of our regular Open Days to see if the University is a good fit for you: www.worcester.ac.uk/opendays

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52/101
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77th
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88th
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12 Feb 25

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21 Jan 25

The best aspects of my uni experience is how friendly the staff are to students. They are so helpful and allow me to achieve the best grade possible. I love how our voice makes a..Read more

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Students must have successfully completed the first two years of a degree, or have obtained an HND or Foundation degree in Business.

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University of Worcester
University of Worcester , Worcester

Established in 1946, the University of Worcester is a forward-thinking and inclusive institution that champions the transformative power...

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University of Worcester
Henwick Grove Worcester Worcestershire WR2 6AJ United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Worcester Shrub Hill  0.9 miles away

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