Awarding Body:
Subject: Business Analytics
Course Overview
The BA (Hons) Business Studies (Top-Up) programme is designed for students who have already completed relevant Level 4 and Level 5 study and wish to gain an Honours degree.
The programme builds advanced knowledge of contemporary business theory and practice, combining academic study with practical projects and industry-informed learning. You will strengthen your strategic thinking, critical analysis, decision-making and problem-solving skills for use in complex business environments.
With a focus on employability, innovation, enterprise and responsible business practice, the course supports you to become a confident, adaptable and career-ready graduate. On successful completion, you will be equipped to pursue opportunities in business, management and entrepreneurship.
What you'll study
During this course, you will learn to:
- Analyse contemporary business and management challenges
- Develop strategic, evidence-informed business recommendations
- Evaluate internal capabilities, market conditions and business opportunities
- Create innovative and feasible responses to organisational problems
- Understand sustainability, ethics and social responsibility in business
- Apply creative problem-solving techniques in professional settings
- Develop career-planning, communication and digital professional skills
- Explore innovation, change management and responsible business growth
- Build confidence for graduate employment or entrepreneurship
Compulsory modules
Semester 1 – September start
- Strategic Management
- Career Strategy and Planning
- Business Sustainability and Social Responsibility in Practice
Semester 2 – February start
- Theory of Innovation
- Creative Problem Solving in Business
- Business Innovation in Practice
Each module is worth 20 credits.
Module content for accordions
Strategic Management
Learn how organisations create and implement strategies in competitive and changing business environments. You will use strategic frameworks to evaluate internal capabilities, external market conditions and options for improving organisational performance.
Career Strategy and Planning
Develop the awareness and practical skills needed to plan your future career. You will identify your strengths and goals, research the labour market, use digital professional platforms and prepare for graduate employment.
Business Sustainability and Social Responsibility in Practice
Explore how organisations respond to ethical, social and environmental challenges. You will examine stakeholder perspectives, corporate social responsibility and responsible leadership in long-term business success.
Theory of Innovation
Study key theories and frameworks that underpin innovation in business and policy contexts. You will explore innovation-led growth, national and global conditions for innovation, and sources of finance that support innovative activity.
Creative Problem Solving in Business
Develop structured and creative approaches to identifying and resolving organisational problems. You will assess alternative solutions, justify recommendations and create practical implementation plans.
Business Innovation in Practice
Apply your learning to evaluate a business and develop an innovative growth or development strategy. This module examines innovation policy, organisational change and the financial considerations of implementing innovation.
Entry requirements
Applicants will normally need:
- A relevant Level 5 qualification, such as a Foundation Degree, HND or Diploma of Higher Education
- 240 credits of relevant higher education study across Levels 4 and 5
- Previous study in Business, Management, Marketing, Finance, Accounting, Economics or a related discipline
- Academic transcripts and certificates confirming prior study and credits
There is no specific UCAS tariff requirement for this Top-Up programme.
Applicants with relevant professional experience, alternative qualifications or Recognition of Prior Learning may be considered individually. An interview or additional assessment may be required where appropriate.
English language requirements
Where previous study was not completed in English, applicants will normally need:
- IELTS 6.0 overall, with at least 5.5 in each component, or
- An approved equivalent English-language qualification.
Careers
This programme supports progression into business, management, innovation and entrepreneurship-related careers. Potential roles include:
- Business Development Executive
- Graduate Management Trainee
- Project Coordinator
- Operations Executive
- Marketing Executive
- Business Analyst
- Sustainability Coordinator
- Innovation Assistant
- Customer Success Executive
- Entrepreneur or Small Business Owner
Graduate employers
Graduates may seek opportunities across:
- Business and professional services
- Retail and e-commerce
- Marketing and communications
- Financial and administrative services
- Technology and digital businesses
- Logistics and operations
- Start-ups and entrepreneurial ventures
- Public, charity and third-sector organisations
Fees & Funding
Course Fee: *£9,525
Please note:
- Fees for the 2026/27 academic year and onwards may be subject to Government regulation and change.
- Tuition fees are charged for each year of your course. If your course runs for two years or more, you will need to pay the fee for each academic year at the start of that year.
- If your course runs for less than two years, the cost above is for your full course and you will need to pay the full fee upfront.
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