If you hold a HND (Higher National Diploma) in Business or a related subject and you’d like to achieve a full honours degree in just a year, we’ve designed our Top-up up in Business Management for you.
This contemporary and market driven course will provide you with an innovative study of the theory and practice of various areas of Business Management. With a strong applied / vocational focus you will be equipped with the key transferable skills that are required by employers after you graduate.
The course covers academic as well as practical and contemporary aspects of Business Management which will prepare you for work in, and the setting up of, modern business organisations, as well as for study at postgraduate level.
We’ve designed our BA (Hons) Business Management so that it is relevant to you – it will allow you to draw on your own learning, work or entrepreneurship experience.
The degree programme is also beneficial to students who work while studying. You will be able to implement the skills and knowledge you gain in the classroom in your own workplaces and businesses in ‘real time’.
Whenever possible, you’ll work with authentic (and where possible ‘live’) case studies of contemporary organisations to help meet your own objectives.
Our BA (Hons) Business Management has been redesigned to include CMI accreditation and to provide you with the opportunity to graduate with a specialised qualification:
You will be eligible to graduate with a specialised qualification if you take specific modules in your final year. You only need to make a decision about whether or not you want a specialised qualification before you start your final year. If you don’t want to specialise, you will graduate with a BA (Hons) Business Management.
When you enrol on the BA (Hons) Business Management from October 2022, you will be provided with a laptop pre-installed with the software you will use during the course. You will also be able to access our Virtual Learning Environment, online library and eBooks.
We aim to provide you with a 21st Century technology-advanced educational experience where there are no hidden costs. Your tuition fees are fully inclusive – finance will not be a barrier to your ultimate success.
Pearson or SQA HND in a relevant discipline, or an equivalent qualification at Level 5 that is awarded by bodies such as ABE, ATHE, CIM and NCC.
We also accept applicants who have completed the first two years of a 3-year degree.
International equivalent qualifications are accepted.
International applicants for whom English is a second language require IELTS at 6.0 (minimum 5.5 in each skill sub-set). Alternatively, you can take our English Password Skills Solo Test that we provide free-of-charge to all international applicants.
For more information on how to make an application, please visit our How to Apply page.
If you are an international student and would like information on making an application, please see our International page.
June 2022 entry: £9,000
October 2022 and February 2023 entry: £9,250
Home student fees apply to students who do not require a Student Visa to study in the UK (e.g. UK and Irish citizens; EU citizens with settled or pre-settled status).
£12,000
You are eligible for a travel bursary if your tuition fees and/or maintenance is covered by a loan or grant from the Student Loans Company. The Travel Bursary covers the full cost of a student Zone 1-6 bus and tube Monthly Travel Card during term time (currently £181.70 per month). The bursary is paid monthly, from the second month, directly into your bank account.
For more information, please contact our Student Recruitment team on sr@bil.ac.uk.
You will complete the following 30-credit module in Term 1 of Year 1:
Applied Business Strategy
At the end of this module, you will be able to:
Depending on the specialisation you choose, you will also complete one of the following 30-credit option modules* in Term 1 of Year 1:
Digital Marketing (Marketing specialisation)
At the end of this module, you will be able to:
Human Resource and the Business (Human Resource Management specialisation)
At the end of this module, you will be able to:
Innovation and Business Planning for Entrepreneurs (Entrepreneurship specialisation)
At the end of this module, you will be able to:
Depending on the specialisation you choose, you will complete one of the following 30-credit option modules* in Term 2 of Year 1:
Advanced Marketing with Consumer Behaviour (Marketing specialisation)
At the end of this module, you will be able to:
Applied Human Resource Management (Human Resource Management specialisation)
At the end of this module, you will be able to:
Business Development for Entrepreneurs (Entrepreneurship specialisation)
At the end of this module, you will be able to:
You will also complete one of the following 30-credit option modules* in Term 2 of Year 1:
Business Project
At the end of this module, you will be able to:
Independent Learning Module
At the end of this module, you will be able to:
Internship
At the end of this module, you will be able to:
If you wish to graduate with the BA (Hons) Business Management (Marketing), you must complete the following two Level 6 modules:
If you wish to graduate with the BA (Hons) Business Management (Entrepreneurship), you must complete the following two Level 6 modules:
If you wish to graduate with the BA (Hons) Business Management (Human Resource Management), you must complete the following two Level 6 modules:
*All optional modules are delivered subject to sufficient student demand
You will be taught at our Central London (Zone 1) Campus. You will have full access to the library at Birkbeck College (University of London), including the right to borrow books.
You will attend two Terms. Each Term you will complete two 30-credit modules modules (a total of 6 hours of classes per week per module).
You will attend classes 3 days a week, averaging 12 hours a week. Your classes will be scheduled Monday to Friday between 9am and 5pm.
You will experience a variety of teaching methods. Most modules are delivered through lectures, seminars and workshops.
Lectures provide a broad outline structure for each topic to be covered. Lectures offer a good way of covering a lot of information and, more importantly, of conveying ideas to many people at once.
Seminars enable you to complete directed self-study and to answer questions and solve problems which are set by the lecturer. You will discuss your answers and solutions within the seminar group. Seminars will enable you to explore further the topics introduced in the lectures.
Workshops follow on from lectures and seminars. They are designed to enable you to work within a small group to perform set tasks (e.g. working on an exercise or case study).
We use a range of new and traditional assessment methods to allow you to explore and express your abilities. They are not just a way of assessing whether something has been learned, but an opportunity to develop skills that will equip you in your future life and career.
We aim to provide all the support you need to make sure you have the confidence and understanding to engage with your assessments. Our tutors are experienced in providing support to students who may feel unconfident in an academic environment. You can also access free support through our Learning Enhancement team.
The type of assessment for each module is as follows:
Module | Assessment | Weighting |
Level 6 Applied Business Strategy | Assessment 1: Literature Review Assessment 2: Report |
40% 60% |
Level 6 Digital Marketing | Assessment 1: Written Assignment Assessment 2: Simulation |
40% 60% |
Level 6 Human Resource and the Business | Assessment 1: Portfolio Assessment 2: Presentation |
70% 50% |
Level 6 Innovation and Business Planning for Entrepreneurs | Assessment 1: Report Assessment 2: Portfolio |
50% 50% |
Level 6 Advanced Marketing with Consumer Behaviour | Assessment 1: Portfolio Assessment 2: Group Project |
50% 50% |
Level 6 Applied Human Resource Management | Assessment 1: Coursework Assessment 2: Portfolio |
50% 50% |
Level 6 Business Development for Entrepreneurs | Assessment 1: Portfolio Assessment 2: Report |
50% 50% |
Level 6 Business Project | Assessment 1: Research Proposal Assessment 2: Project |
10% 90% |
Level 6 Internship | Assessment 1: Written Assignment Assessment 2: Reflective Practice |
70% 30% |
Level 6 Independent Learning Module | Assessment 1: Written Assignment Assessment 2: Written Assignment |
20% 80% |
You will be invited to attend the welcome week 6 to 10 June 2022.
Year 1 | Pre-reading Start | Pre-reading Finish | Teaching Start | Teaching End | Easter |
Term 1 | 13 June 2022 | 26 August 2022 | |||
Term 2 | 26 September 2022 | 07 October 2022 | 10 October 2022 | 23 December 2022 |
You will be invited to attend the welcome week 3 to 7 October 2022.
Year 1 | Pre-reading Start | Pre-reading Finish | Teaching Start | Teaching End | Easter |
Term 1 | 10 October 2022 | 23 December 2022 | |||
Term 2 | 23 January 2023 | 3 February 2023 | 6 February 2023 | 28 April 2023 | Easter 7 – 10 April 2023 |
You will be invited to attend the welcome week 30 January to 3 February 2023.
Year 1 | Pre-reading Start | Pre-reading Finish | Teaching Start | Teaching End | Easter |
Term 1 | 6 February 2023 | 28 April 2023 | Easter 7 – 10 April 2023 | ||
Term 2 | 29 May 2023 | 9 June 2023 | 12 June 2023 | 25 August 2023 |
When you graduate, you will have the knowledge and experience to work in a range of industries and roles. Our alumni have become human resource managers, operations managers, brand managers and business development managers. Many also choose to pursue entrepreneurial opportunities, setting up their own businesses such as GoLocate – an asset tracking technology.
We are currently in the approval process to offer the L5 CMI qualification.
A student may be awarded one of the following CMI qualifications:
Upon graduation you have the option of gaining Chartered Manager status. Chartered Manager is all about professional recognition and it is the highest status that can be achieved in the management and leadership profession.
You can achieve Chartered Manager Status as follows:
Our graduates have progressed on to postgraduate study at a range of different universities, specialising in many different business-related subjects.
We have a progression agreement with Birkbeck College (University of London). If you graduate with a minimum 2:2, you will be eligible for admission to some of Birkbeck’s Master’s degrees without having to be interviewed.
You will also be eligible for admission to our MBA. As one of our graduates, you will receive a 25% tuition fee discount.
As a small higher education Institute, you’re never just a number. We pride ourselves on supporting each and every student, ensuring that your journey with us is rewarding and life-affirming.
Our Centre for Student Engagement, Wellbeing and Success (SEWS) employs a team of full-time staff, so there’s always someone available to listen to you and offer tailored guidance and advice:
We recognise emotional and mental wellbeing as a priority. It’s so important for us all to find effective ways of coping.
Our wellbeing programme offers you the opportunity to take time out and reflect on how your life could be enhanced by finding that sense of calm and finding grounded which lies at the heart of a balanced, fulfilling life.
Managing stress, budgeting and building resilience workshops are all run through our wellbeing programme. For this reason, you should consider our wellbeing programme as a fundamental part of making the most of your time here at Bloomsbury Institute.
Disabilities, long-term medical conditions, or specific learning difficulties are never barriers to success here at Bloomsbury Institute.
We‘re committed to providing a level playing field and empowering everyone to study as independently as possible during their time with us.
Specially trained staff are on hand to advise and support you. And we’ll work with you and liaise with academic departments to agree any adjustments that might be needed (including exam arrangements) to make sure your needs are met.
Learning Enhancement is here to provide every student with English language support, as well as developing your academic skill set.
Whether you’re struggling with your studies or simply want to go from good to great, our workshops and sessions on academic language and academic skills tap into the power of small group learning to really help you develop the tools you need to succeed as a student. You can also book a one-to-one appointment with a LE Leader to talk through any issues or questions.
Peer Assisted Learning (PAL) is an internationally recognised scheme. We train students to lead study sessions outside of the classroom, to help students in the year below themselves with study material.
If you need extra study support, you can attend a PAL session and get one-to-one and small group session support from students who have experience of passing the modules and assessments you may be struggling with.
Our Let’s Grow programme provides you with personal, academic and career development opportunities.
Embedded within your course and taking place through extra-curricular activities, the programme prepares you for life after graduation, including:
Our Centre for Community Engagement and Learning connects the Institute (and staff and students) with local communities and global partners through experiential learning, research and civic engagement.
Some of the Centre’s activities link into the Let’s Grow programme, and provides students with the opportunity to participate in our Law Clinic and Radio.
Bloomsbury Institute Student Guild (BISG) aims to inspire and empower all Bloomsbury Institute students, providing you with a valued experience that extends beyond the classroom. They are the official representative of students here at the Institute, providing a range of services and opportunities during and after your studies.
From ensuring the student voice is heard, to running societies and clubs, students are at the heart of all they do.
For more information, head to their website: www.bil-guild.org
Glyndŵr University is the awarding body for this course.