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Business Management (GCU Pathways)

Course details
  • BA (Hons)
  • 1 Years
  • Full-time
  • 10/08/2026
  • Undergraduate
Course location
Main Site

Course summary

Study an HND at college for two years and progress to Year 3 of this degree. You can become a Business Manager, Analyst or Adviser. Learn financial management, marketing, operations management and human resource management at degree level.

GCU Pathways

Pathway students enrol on the undergraduate BA (Hons) Business Management Pathway course at Glasgow Caledonian University. In the first two years, you'll be studying HND Business at Glasgow Clyde College with the opportunity to progress to Year 3 of the degree on campus at Glasgow Caledonian University.

Promoting corporate responsibility and positive change

In almost any industry, running a business with a triple bottom line; a focus on people, the planet and profit, has inherent financial benefits (Forbes, 2017). There is a growing demand for businesses to demonstrate corporate social responsibility. Business management strategies that impact profit and society are achieving successful and sustainable results.

The world needs business graduates who have leadership skills and understand that they have the power to bring about positive change. Join Glasgow Caledonian University and become part of a global network of individuals committed to responsible management and ethical leadership.

You'll study as part of a diverse student cohort that brings with them a wide range of experiences. As you learn together, you begin to expand your understanding of how teams can perform at their best.

Outstanding research

Two-thirds of GCU research impact for business and management studies courses was rated as outstanding or very considerable (Research Excellence Framework 2021). Find out more.

Graduate success

Your business management degree carries the prestigious international EFMD accreditation. You will join a select number of graduates whose programmes have this quality benchmark. Our business school graduates are highly regarded. Working around the world, they form a community of proficient, entrepreneurial, confident, responsible and capable leaders, owners and management consultants.

THIS PROGRAMME IS AVAILABLE TO SCOTTISH-DOMICILED APPLICANTS ONLY

How to apply

This course has restrictions on who can apply.

This programme is only available to Scottish-domiciled applicants who will be classified as a Home fee payer.
This course is not accepting applications from students requiring a Student visa. For more information, please contact the course provider.

Apply by
14 January

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
8J8J
Institution code:
G42
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Open days

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

Scottish Higher - BBC

Foundation Apprenticeship (SCQF Level 6) - Pass

Accepted as equivalent to one Higher at grade B as part of the overall grade profile of Highers required for entry. Any essential subjects at Higher should still be achieved in addition to the Foundation Apprenticeship.

First two years of this course are completed at Glasgow Clyde College. Progression to level 3 of the degree is dependent on achieving HND with AB in the graded units.

This programme is only available to Scottish domiciled applicants.

Historical entry grades data BETA

This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

Not enough data available

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
Scotland£1820Year 1

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.

Additional fee information

For further information please visit our website www.gcu.ac.uk/study/tuitionfees

Additional costs may apply to students on this programme. Please check the fees and funding section of the programme page on the GCU website for specific details.

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