Programme description
What you can expect to study
- Understand how organisations operate and compete.
- Use evidence to make strategic and operational decisions.
- Develop leadership, teamwork and professional communication.
University College Birmingham · Birmingham
BA (Hons) Business Management (Top-up)
A one-year final-year top-up for holders of a business-related HND or foundation degree, leading to a full honours degree. The programme develops strategy, organisations, leadership, decision-making and responsible management. As a top-up route, it is intended for students who already hold relevant prior higher-education credit and want to complete an honours-level award.
Career direction
Where it may lead
Possible career directions include:
- Business analyst
- Operations manager
- Management consultant
- Business development professional
Career outcomes depend on experience, professional registration where applicable and the modules completed. We can help you compare the exact curriculum before you apply.
Entry requirements
Can I apply?
- Academic
- Relevant HND or foundation degree (240 credits) in business-related areas, or an OTHM Level 5 Extended Diploma in Business Management.
- Sri Lankan qualifications
- Four-year Bachelor Special degree with at least 50% or GPA 2.7, or three-year Bachelor General degree with at least 50%; MSc Finance & Accounting needs a closely related subject.
- English (IELTS)
- 6.0 overall, no band below 5.5
- English alternatives
- Sri Lankan GCE O/L or A/L English at grade C or above accepted as equivalent to IELTS 6.0 (no band below 5.5), valid for 6 years.
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How we help
Your application, handled.
- We check your eligibility and documents.
- We prepare and submit your application to University College Birmingham.
- We help you meet any offer conditions and get your CAS.
- We guide your Student visa application.
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Course information checked October 2026 from the official course page on ucb.ac.uk. The expanded description is a concise GEC summary based on the course record and subject area; module choices, professional recognition, fees, entry requirements and intakes can change. We confirm the latest details with University College Birmingham before you apply. Global Educational Consultants is an independent consultancy.