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BA (Hons) Business Management (Top-Up) at Arden University

Arden University, United Kingdom

Programme overview

The business management top-up degree will help you get ready for the career you really want. The perfect choice for anyone who’s already completed a HND in business or an equivalent qualification, this course will equip you with the knowledge and skills you need to excel in business management roles through six carefully selected degree modules. Study locations: Birmingham, Leeds, London (Ealing, Holborn and Stratford), Manchester, Newcastle, Nottingham, Online.

Faculty: Faculty of Business and Innovation  |  Department: School of Business Management and Creativity  |  Duration: Full-time: 1 year (Blended); Part-time: 1 year+ (Online)  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time, online  |  Location: Coventry, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Level 6: Business Transformation, Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Corporate Governance, Law & Ethics, Independent Study, Project Management, International Business Management

Career pathways

As well as developing important soft skills, up-to-date knowledge of business functions, and career planning abilities, you’ll also be encouraged to develop a Personal Development Plan as you work through your degree. Roles graduates may consider include Business Analyst, New business owner, Project Manager, Data Analysist, Careers is AI & Machine Learning, Big Data Specialist, Digital Transformation Specialist, Digital Marketing Specialist, People manager.

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Application information

Entry requirements

To be eligible for our BA (Hons) Business Management (Top-Up) course, you must have: A HND in Business or equivalent, provided that your prior learning is consistent with Level 5 of the functional areas of business such as finance, marketing, operations management, human resource management, etc. English: IELTS 6.0 (no less than 5.5 in any element); or TOEFL iBT 60-78; or equivalent. Alternatively, evidence you have previously studied in English; a letter to show that the Medium of Instruction was in English can be accepted If you require a visa to study in the UK: You must meet the academic entry requirements for this course. You’ll need an IELTS score of 6.0 (with no less than 5.5 in any element) or an equivalent Secure English Language Test (SELT) result.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,525 a year. Fee per year, UK campus (blended learning), UK (England) students; standard fee before any offers or scholarships. Source

International applicants: GBP 16,000 a year. Fee per year, UK campus (blended learning) at London, Stratford and Manchester, international students (fee shown for applicants from Ghana; Arden sets online fees by country); standard fee before any offers or scholarships. Source

Duration: Full-time: 1 year (Blended); Part-time: 1 year+ (Online)

Apply through the official page: https://arden.ac.uk/studying-with-us/how-to-apply

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