London Institute of Business & Technology

BA (Hons) Business and Management (Top-up)

Course Overview

Gain a competitive edge in the business world while developing key management skills with the 100% online BA (Hons) Business and Management (Top-up).

If you’ve previously completed a Foundation degree or equivalent, this course offers the opportunity to gain a full Bachelors degree in just 16 months. You’ll sharpen your interpersonal skills as a future business leader and build your understanding of the global business environment, useful for roles within multinational companies.

Explore a range of exciting topics, including:

• The global business environment and barriers to internationalism • Fundamentals of international marketing • The role of strategic human resource management within organisations • Forming a business strategy: key concepts and approachesYou can also tailor your studies to specific interests with optional modules: Business Law; Business Finance; and eBusiness Marketing.

And towards the end of your studies you’ll plan, research and present a project on a topic of interest within business and management. You’ll also provide thoughtful commentary on projects produced by fellow students.

Programme Modules

This programme consists of 8 modules.

Immerse yourself in the key elements of the global business environment with this comprehensive module. You'll review international trade theories, the global financial marketplace and discover the organisations which support it. You’ll also learn to critically analyse the motives for and barriers to internationalism.

Mandatory15 Credits

Develop your understanding of the role strategic human resource management plays in organisational effectiveness. In this insightful module, you’ll explore processes that include workforce planning; performance management; employment relations and reward; and learn how these processes contribute to the overall operational success of the business.

Mandatory15 Credits

Examine the development of international marketing strategy as a planned response to the global business environment. In this defining module, you’ll develop a solid understanding and appreciation of the underlying theories of international marketing, and critically assess the various steps taken by an organisation when looking to internationalise.

Mandatory15 Credits

Hone your strategic management skills with this exciting module. You’ll benefit from an engaging introduction to the key theories, approaches and concepts which form business strategy. Not only that, you’ll learn to critically evaluate the limitations of emerging schools of thoughts and how to they best work in practice.

Mandatory15 Credits

Immerse yourself in the research process by generating research ideas with clear objectives. Understand the differences between key data collection techniques and analysis procedures and explore why these are not mutually exclusive.

Mandatory30 Credits

In this engaging module, you’ll identify the core foundations of law that regulate businesses and evaluate the changing legal environment and how this affects businesses on an operational level. Dive into the fundamental issues that face all businesses, contract, employment, tort and business operations.

Mandatory15 Credits

Develop an understanding of business finance and its applications to the decision-making process in organisations. In this valuable module, you’ll work through the theoretical concepts and approaches to finance management within a domestic context – before critically analysing opportunities for expansion and divestment.

Mandatory15 Credits

Identify the key concepts of e-commerce and e-business marketing in this exciting module. You'll learn how to attract customers through digital media channels; develop a solid understanding of search engine marketing, campaign performance and metrics; and discover how each of these channels interacts with the overall customer journey.

Mandatory15 Credits

Entry Requirements

Entry to BA (Hons) Business and Management Top-up course

• Level 4 & 5 Diploma in Business Management with 240 credits, or equivalent qualification.

• If you do not meet the entry requirements, please get in touch with us to find a customised pathway for you.

What Our Students Say

Hear from students who have completed this programme

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The MBA programme at LIBT transformed my career. The flexible learning approach allowed me to balance work and studies effectively. The practical focus of the curriculum meant I could immediately apply new concepts at work. Highly recommended for working professionals!

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LIBT's Project Management programme exceeded my expectations. The tutors brought real industry experience to every session. I gained not just theoretical knowledge but practical skills that helped me secure a promotion within months of completing the course.

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The CIPD qualification from LIBT opened so many doors for me. The blend of online learning and practical workshops was perfect. The support from academic staff was outstanding throughout my studies.

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The CMI qualification helped me transition from team leader to operations manager. The programme was practical and relevant. I could see improvements in my management style almost immediately.

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Operations Manager, Logistics Partners

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The Data Analytics programme gave me hands-on experience with tools like Python, SQL, and Tableau. The project-based learning approach was perfect for building a strong portfolio.

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As someone transitioning into IT leadership, this programme gave me exactly what I needed. The curriculum covered both technical and management aspects. The networking opportunities with fellow students were invaluable.

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James Williams

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Key Information

LevelBachelors (Level 6)
Duration16 Months
Awarding BodyUniversity of Essex
Delivered ByLondon Institute of Business and Technology
Subject AreaBusiness and Management
Study Modes
On-Campus

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