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Undergraduate

BA (Hons) Business Management (Top-Up)

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Institution code: S82
UCAS code: N207
Start date: September 2025
Duration: One year full-time, two years part-time
Location: Ipswich
Typical Offer: HND or FdA in Business Management
Institution code: S82
UCAS code: N207
Start date: September 2025
Duration: One year full-time, two years part-time
Location: Ipswich
Typical Offer: HND or FdA in Business Management

Overview

The BA (Hons) Business Management (Top up) course brings together degree-level education and professional practise. Our BA (Hons) Business Management degree has been co-designed with industry experts to equip you with the hands-on experience and knowledge relevant to industry allowing you to thrive in a complex, digital landscape.

Top up students join the BA (Hons) Business Management degree at the start of the third year. Here you have the choice to customise your degree based on individual ambitions and interests. A BA (Hons) Business Management degree will be awarded upon completion of the course. 

We know that the future of business includes the metaverse, AI and machine learning so it’s important to us that you leave your degree with an understanding of how those areas work and how they will impact your future career. All students will take our Future of Business module at our Digitech centre, BT’s Adastral Park, which provides you with insight into technological advancements and innovation at the cutting edge of current and future developments.

The Â鶹´«Ã½ is world-class and committed to our region. We are proudly modern and innovative and we believe in transformative education. We are on the rise with a focus on student satisfaction, graduate prospects, spending on academic services and student facilities.

2nd

in the East of England for graduate prospects

(The Complete University Guide 2024)

6th

in the UK for spend on academic services

(The Complete University Guide 2024)

11th

in the UK for social inclusion

(The Good University Guide 2023)

Course Modules

Our undergraduate programmes are delivered as 'block and blend', more information can be found on Why Suffolk? You can also watch our .   

Downloadable information regarding all Â鶹´«Ã½ courses, including Key Facts, Course Aims, Course Structure and Assessment, is available in the Definitive Course Record 

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The extended project provides students with the opportunity to work on a project of interest to them. The module is deliberately designed to be flexible and to offer students the option of undertaking a more formal piece of research; to work on a project suggested by their employer or another organization; or to undertake research into the feasibility of a business idea or in preparation of a business plan.

This module provides specific provision for students that wish to focus on entrepreneurship and the study of entrepreneurial practice. It also provides students with the chance to synthesise learning through supported study on a topic or idea of interest to them, supported by academics, enterprise professionals and SME owner/managers.

This module focuses on technology and how ever-changing advancements in technology impact the way we work and the way companies are adapting and evolving. We will look at topics such as artificial intelligence, cyber security & data protection, manufacturing using technology, automation and digital communication.

 

You will develop an academic understanding of the strategic context of business, along with analysis and problem-solving skills. You will learn to adopt a multi-disciplinary approach to finding solutions and strategic thinking, drawing on skills developed. This module will explore the nature of organisational culture and its impact on employees and enable students to develop a critical awareness of organisational theory and practice. It will enable you to deal with the problems, choices and constraints involved in organisational change. It will encourage you to develop your own intellectual framework of values, attitudes and practice.

This module gives you an appreciation of several financial issues and how they relate to the business world. Initially the module concentrates on the application of financial tools and techniques, before progressing to a more strategic perspective. It will encourage you to see the financial implications of the decision-making process.

This module will analyse the work of managing a brand within organisations. Therefore, whether you are employed in a marketing role or work in another capacity within an organisation this module will help you to understand and critique the types of decisions involved in managing brands as well as discussing contemporary challenges of brand management in organisations.

E-commerce (electronic commerce) is the buying and selling of goods and services, or the transmitting of funds or data, over an electronic network. In this module we explore how to generate sales through e-commerce, how to ensure your business is optimised to process and handle those sales and how effective design contributes to this.

Being able to embed new technologies and systems can be challenging for businesses of all sizes. This module builds on from your level 5 understanding of digital innovation to start to think strategically about how this impacts a business's workload, growth and future proofing

 

Entrepreneurial Strategy explores the long-term goals and purpose of organisations, by looking at how to achieve a sustainable competitive advantage. This module focuses on resilience and forward thinking strategies.

Multi-channel strategies are crucial for the success of digital marketing campaigns. This module explores how Martech plays it’s part in developing successful digital marketing strategies.

 

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WHY SUFFOLK

2nd in the UK for Career Prospects

3rd in the UK for spend on academic services

4th in the UK for Teaching Satisfaction

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Entry Requirements

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Career Opportunities

Latest research shows that technology, automation & artificial intelligence (AI) could deliver a 22% boost to the UK economy by 2030(1). By ensuring we are designing our course to focus on the future of business and innovation we are preparing you for the future of the world of work. Despite the significant growth in AI there’s also been a growing number of roles that require direct human interaction. Business Development Managers were the 2nd most in demand occupations in the UK in 2021, closely followed by Business Management professionals and project managers,8th most in demand (2)

This degree enables you to work within a range of industries, whether major corporates, the public sector, SME’s, charities or start-ups. Graduates have gone on to set up their own businesses through the support of our innovations labs and some have gone on to become account managers, hold senior management and leadership roles in a range of national and international organisations.

The key element of this degree and is specialised pathways is that you can becoming an expert in a specialist subject such as Marketing or Entrepreneurship but you still carry with you that crucial business acumen needed in industry.

Fees and Funding

UK Full-time Tuition Fee

£9,250

per year
International Full-time Tuition Fee

£15,090

per year

The decision to study a degree is an investment into your future, there are various means of support available to you in order to help fund your tuition fees and living costs. You can apply for funding from the Spring before your course starts.

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How to Apply

To study this course on a full-time basis, you can apply through UCAS. As well as providing your academic qualifications, you’ll be able to showcase your skills, qualities and passion for the subject.

Further Information on Applying
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Chloe Mayhew, BA (Hons) Business Management graduate

"The lecturers and tutors kept us up to date with internships and jobs that would help us with our degree."

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