BA (Hons) Business Management
(Top-up)
Setting you on the path to becoming a graduate with the knowledge, skills, and real-life experience you need to succeed in your career.
Course overview
This programme is designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge to contribute to an organisation’s strategic success from day one. We focus on an employer-led, student focused approach. A key feature of this programme is the opportunity to blend the latest industry insights with best practices and gain experience through real client projects, enhancing your employability.
While the theory of business management can be complex, practical solutions are often simple. You will be encouraged to apply realistic solutions to the complex business scenarios you will face as a graduate. You will have the chance to study subjects such as Sustainable Operations, Responsible Enterprise, Macro and Diverse Business Issues, and Sustainable Strategic Agility and Innovation. These areas will help you develop and specialise in your interests, setting you on the path to becoming a graduate with real-life experience.
Programme Aims
- Understand structures of public, private, and not-for-profit organisations.
- Acquire business knowledge and practical problem-solving skills.
- Reflect on strengths, improve weaknesses, and plan growth.
- Build global skills with positive and critical approaches to change.
- Develop awareness of operations, management, economy, and environment.
Programme Structure
Core modules:
- BAM0001 Developing Personal Effectiveness (no credits)
- BAM0002 Business in Practice (no credits)
- BAM0003 Research in Practice (no credits)
- BAM0004 Business in Society (no credits)
- BAM0005 Communications in Practice (no credits)
- BAM0006 Live Learning Project (no credits)
Alternative Exit Awards Available
N/A. No credit is awarded at this Level.
Core modules:
- BAM4011 People Management and Employment Skills (20 credits)
- BAM4012 Global Business and Sustainability (20 credits)
- BAM4013 Introduction to Data and Analytics (20 credits)
- BAM4019 Introduction to Financial Decision Making (20 credits)
- BAM4020 Principles of Marketing (20 credits)
- BAM4077 Ideas Hackathon (10 credits)
- BAM4078 The Power of Branding and Advertising (10 credits)
Certificate of Higher Education, awarded on achievement of 120 credits at Level 4
Programme Assessment
Formative Assessments: These assessments do not contribute to your final module grade but are crucial for your learning process. Formative assessments may include:
- Draft submissions: Receive feedback on draft essays or reports to refine your arguments and analysis.
- Practice presentations: Gain insights on your presentation skills and content before the final assessment.
- Quizzes and exercises: Test your understanding of key concepts and receive immediate feedback to guide your studies.
Summative Assessments: These assessments contribute to your final module grade and are designed to evaluate your understanding . They include:
Essays / Reports: Show understanding, review literature, and analyse debates.
Oral Presentations: Demonstrate knowledge with clear and sensitive communication.
Independent Professional Project: Conduct final-year research on strategic business issues.
Why should you choose ICE Global
Entry Criteria
To be admitted to this programme, you must meet the University’s general entry requirements, with the following specifics:
• UCAS tariff score: 88-112 (Full Time) or 32-56 (Foundation Year)
If you do not meet these requirements but have relevant professional experience, you may still be invited for an interview to demonstrate your knowledge and understanding for entry onto the course.
o Applicants with an HNC in a business-related subject will be eligible for advanced standing entry to Level 5
o Applicants with an HND in a business-related subject will be eligible for advanced standing entry to Level 6
Top-Up Programme: To enrol in the one-year top-up programme, you need to have 240 higher education credits (including 120 credits at Level 5) from a business-related undergraduate programme, such as a Foundation Degree.
