Global Business Management (Top-Up) (International applicants only)

Please note: This course is for international students only.

Our BSc Global Business Management (Top-Up) is a dynamic and forward-thinking programme designed to equip you with a comprehensive understanding of business and management in a global context. Tailored for international students who have completed two years of undergraduate study in a related field or holding an equivalent qualification such as a Higher National Diploma (HND), this course offers a direct pathway to earning a full bachelor’s degree.

At the heart of the programme is a deep exploration of how organisations operate, adapt, and thrive amid the complexities of an ever-changing global environment. You will be immersed in a collaborative learning experience that brings together diverse perspectives, fostering a rich academic community where knowledge is shared and challenged.

The curriculum is built around strategic leadership and management principles, ensuring that you not only grasp theoretical concepts but also understand how to apply them in real-world scenarios. Contemporary themes such as ethics, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), sustainability, entrepreneurship, innovation, and digital communication are seamlessly integrated throughout the course, reflecting the multifaceted nature of modern business.

You will develop strong academic and professional skills while engaging with topics such as project and innovation management, effective leadership, and strategic implementation. These areas are explored through the lens of global business, preparing graduates to lead and succeed across a wide range of economic and cultural landscapes.

This programme is more than a degree, it’s a launchpad for ambitious individuals ready to make an impact in the international business arena.

• The School of Management is accredited by AACSB International, the world’s largest business education association, connecting business schools, businesses and learners, to create the next generation of great leaders.

• Business & Management Studies is ranked 83rd in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025

• Get real-world know-how from our world-leading lecturers with unrivalled experience in both industry and academia

• A diverse student body from over 60 different countries

• Based in the £22 million School of Management building on the Bay campus

Our curriculum emphasises a range of strategic leadership and management perspectives, ensuring that students understand subject matter within the context of the global landscape. Contemporary issues such as ethics, corporate social responsibility (CSR), sustainability, entrepreneurship, innovation, and digital communication/ marketing are at the core of our teaching.

As well as developing an understanding of academic and professional skills, topics likely to be covered include understanding the importance of project and innovation management in business, developing the skills for effective leadership and implementing strategies to encourage organisational success in different climates.

There is also a need for those in the business world to understand entrepreneurial and creative approaches to business whilst ensuring policies, regulations, and ethics are explored from a management and marketing standpoint.

Ultimately, this degree provides students with theoretical knowledge relevant to the international world of business together with vocational skills which will enable them to apply their experience to a wide range of business contexts.

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

• AACSB International