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BA (Hons) Applied Business Studies (Top-up)

A top-up degree for current and aspiring managers, and technical specialists with managerial responsibilities, who have completed an HND Business or FdA Management.

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Why choose this course

  1. Builds the skills to manage effectively, enhancing managerial and leadership capabilities
  2. Two full days or two late afternoon or evening sessions weekly
  3. Assessed through assignments, presentations, group projects and workplace projects
  4. Modules include business strategy, enterprise and innovation, supply chain and logistics
  5. Alumni have secured positions in sectors including hospitality, logistics and retail

Overview

This programme is a progression pathway for students who have completed a level 5 HND Business or FdA Management programme at UCNL and validated by The University of Lincoln.

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Our programme is tailored for current and aspiring managers, as well as technical specialists with managerial responsibilities. It equips participants with essential skills to manage effectively in the workplace, enhancing their managerial and leadership capabilities.

The programme spans two semesters per academic year that run from September to January and from January to June.

What you’ll study, level by level

7 modules

This course includes the following core modules that all students complete:

  1. Core Modules

    90 credits

    • Business Strategy15 credits
    • Enterprise and Innovation30 credits
    • Human Resource Management and Development15 credits
    • Philosophy and Management15 credits
    • Supply Chain and Logistics15 credits

  2. Optional Modules

    60 credits

    Students pick one of the following modules to study

    • Contemporary Leadership Issues30 credits
    • Independent Research Projects30 credits
Then: where it leads

Occasional changes to modules and course content may take place. Students will be notified when applicable.

How you’ll learn

You’ll learn through lectures, seminars and group projects.

  • Lectures
  • Seminars
  • Group projects
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The primary way of delivering this programme is face to face via lectures and seminars and these run across two days or two evenings per week. The academic year consists of two 15-week semesters that run from September to January and from January to June.

Assessment methods include a range of assignments, presentations, group projects and integrated workplace projects.

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Where it can take you

Unlock your potential in Business Management with our BA (Hons) Applied Business Studies (Top-up) degree. This programme immerses you in various disciplines, empowering you to confidently tackle new career challenges.

Gain a comprehensive skill set applicable to multiple management areas. Our alumni have successfully secured positions in sectors such as:

  • Hospitality
  • Logistics
  • Insurance
  • Recruitment
  • Manufacturing
  • Operations
  • Project Management
  • Human Resources
  • Retail
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Career-Ready Graduates:

Employers seek graduates who are not only academically accomplished but also equipped with professional management and leadership skills. Our degree programme prepares you to excel across diverse business sectors.

Versatile Skill Set:

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Entry requirements

Completion of a level 5 HND Business or FdA Management programme

Students will need to evidence completion of a level 5 HND Business or FdA Management programme studied at UCNL and validated by The University of Lincoln.

Fees and funding

£8,190

a year for UK students

Financial support

UK students can take out a tuition fee loan to cover the cost of their course and a maintenance loan to cover living costs.

We also have a range of other financial support available.

Additional costs

Your Tuition fees cover most costs associated with your course (including registration, tuition, and assessment).

There may be some extra costs that you might need to make, or choose to pay, for example:

  • Books (you’ll have access to books from your module reading lists in the HE library, but you may wish to buy your own copies)
  • Printing and photocopying
  • Trips and enhancement opportunities
  • Depending on the programme requirements, you may be required to pay for an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check if you are not in possession of a current one or registered on the update service.

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Your next step

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Applying to more than one university? Apply through UCAS. Only applying to us? Apply direct.

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What happens after you apply

1

You apply

UCAS gives you an applicant ID to track your application. Apply direct and we’ll reply by email.

2

You hear back

Responses usually arrive between November and May: an unconditional offer, a conditional offer, or an unsuccessful application.

3

You get ready to start

Before you enrol we’ll need photo ID and copies of your certificates. Apply for Student Finance early.

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Quick reference for careers advisers

Level

Level 6

Duration

1 year

Study mode

Full-time

Awarding body

University of Lincoln

UCAS code

N264

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