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BA (Hons) International Enterprise and Business Communication (Top-Up) at University of Portsmouth

University of Portsmouth, United Kingdom

Programme overview

This interdisciplinary course will shape you into an effective English language communicator with expert intercultural awareness and competence, ready for the fast-paced world of business enterprise. Discover how to turn ideas and opportunities into a successful business venture on this BA (Hons) International Enterprise and Business Communication top-up degree, while also d eveloping your English language skills. You'll explore all aspects of business enterprise, such as how to harness your entrepreneurial spirit when building a new business, and the art of bringing new products and services to market, from an initial spark through to development and launch.

Duration: 1 year full-time (top-up); 2 years full-time (top-up)  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Portsmouth, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

In each year, you need to study modules worth a total of 120 credits. Modules include General Language Grade 6 (English); Project; Business Communication 3; Contemporary Issues in Product and Service Development; Recruiting and Motivating Teams; Strategic Management; Business Communication 2; General Language Grade 5 (English); Business Venturing; Language of Human Resource Management.

Career pathways

Over the past few decades, small businesses, enterprises and start-ups have been responsible for two out of every three jobs created ( startups.co.uk ). With the knowledge, intercultural skills and awareness, confidence and motivation this course will give you, you'll be ready to join the ranks of these successful entrepreneurs in setting up your own new business, or to apply what you've learned to a career in the global marketplace.

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Entry requirements

Applicants for the 2 year course require relevant HE study leading to a Level 4 qualification, for example an appropriate HNC, or 120 credits from year 1 of an undergraduate degree (BA/BSc), in a relevant subject. Applicants for the 1 year course require relevant HE study leading to a Level 5 qualification, for example an appropriate HND, foundation degree or Advanced Diploma, or 240 credits from year 1 and year 2 of an undergraduate degree (BA/BSc), in a relevant subject. UCAS: 1 year / 2 years full-time course code — N125.

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time (top-up); 2 years full-time (top-up)

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