BSc (Hons) Global Business Management (Top-Up) (London campus) at Northumbria University

Programme overview

The UK set a new record of 5.63 million active companies registered with Companies House at the end of 2024, an increase of 3% on the year before, according to the NatWest and Beauhurst New Startup Index (NatWest, 2025). As businesses continue to grow both in the UK and worldwide, future employees will need to develop the skills to navigate the complexities of the global business environment. The BSc (Hons) Global Business Management (Top-up) programme will develop your knowledge, understanding, application, and critical evaluation of key subjects related to global business management.

Faculty: Northumbria University London | Duration: 1-2 years (depending on entry point) | Study mode: full-time | Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The BSc (Hons) Global Business Management programme has been designed specifically to provide you with a broad foundation of business and management knowledge while developing your understanding, application and critical evaluation of a broad range of subjects related to global business management. The programme makes use of appropriate technologies to support and enhance your learning experience. Modules include IT and Communication Skills, Business Environment and Society, Planning for University Wellbeing and Success, Introduction to Ethical Practices, Foundations of Mathematics for Business, English for Foundation Studies (EFF), Introducing Marketing, Business Interaction with Society and the Economy, Managing People in Organisations, Financial Information for Decision Making.

Career pathways

Graduates of this programme are well placed to progress into successful business and management roles, with typical jobs including: International Operations Manager International Project Manager Business Manager Global Business Analyst International Business Developer This programme will boost your employability outcomes by providing you with a key set of sought-after skills.

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Application information

Entry requirements

International Foundation in Business Management (Level 3). 5 GCSE / iGCSE with a pass grade A-C. IELTS 5.5 with no single element below 5.5 / IELTS 5.0 with no single element below 4.5 (reading and listening requires 5.0). International Year One (Level 4). Good High School Grades or equivalent. IELTS 5.5 with no element less than 5.5. Year Two (Level 5). Level 4 qualification with a pass grade in a business and management-related field. IELTS 6.0 with no element less than 5.5 (or approved equivalent). Year Three (Level 6). BTEC HND/Foundation Degree or equivalent in a related subject *. *If you have taken a BTEC HND programme, we will usually expect you to have performed to an average of Merit standard. If you have taken a Foundation Degree, we will be looking for performance to Commendation level, or 60% average. Applicants holding a relevant business and management qualification in addition to one of the following will also be considered: DipHE, any Level 5 award such as Certificate, Diploma or NVQ. Please note: For Level 5 and Level 6 entry y. ou must provide evidence of a. Level 2 Maths or equivalent. Exemptions are granted if you can evidence previous study in finance, accounting, statistics, data analysis or research modules at previous levels of study.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). UK/Home tuition fee per year (London campus). Source

International applicants: GBP 21,500 a year (2026/27). International tuition fee per year (London campus). Source

Duration: 1-2 years (depending on entry point)

Apply through the official page: https://london.northumbria.ac.uk/how-to-apply/

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