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.
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.
We have flexible study options for students who can choose between two convenient study schedules:
Two full days per week (09:00am-15:00pm)
Two late afternoon/evening sessions per week (4:00pm-9:00pm)
The programme spans two semesters per academic year that run from September to January and from January to June.
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.
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:
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
This course includes the following core modules that all students complete:
Core Modules:
Business Strategy (15 credits)
Enterprise and Innovation (30 credits)
Human Resource Management and Development (15 credits)
Philosophy and Management (15 credits)
Supply Chain and Logistics (15 credits)
Optional: (Students pick one to study)
Contemporary Leadership Issues (30 credits)
Independent Research Projects (30 credits)
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.
This course is available in Clearing. If you have submitted an application, you can add this course. If you haven’t sent us an application yet, you can do this until 24th September 2026.
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
DN Colleges Group has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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The following entry points are available for this course:
This course is not accepting international students who need a Student Visa.
Students will need to evidence completion of a level 5 HND Business or FdA Management programme validated by The University of Lincoln.
Find out more about qualification requirements for this course.
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Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
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 want to buy your own copies)
• Printing and photocopying
• Trips and enhancement opportunities
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Phone:01724 294125
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