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BA (Hons) Applied Business Studies (Top-up)

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.

Key Information

  • Course Level

    Level 6

  • Delivery

    Full-Time

  • Duration

    1 Year

  • UCAS Code

    N150

  • Awarding Body

    University of Lincoln


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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.

Students will need to evidence completion of a level 5 HND Business or FdA Management programme studied at UCNL and validated by The University of Lincoln.

Learners who do not meet these entry criteria may wish to consider the BA (Hons) Leadership and Management top-up programme instead https://www.ucdon.ac.uk/courses/dhc00397-1-ba-hons-leadership-and-management-top-up/

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

Financial Support

UK students can take out a tuition fee loan to cover the cost of their course and a maintenance loan to cover living costs.

We also have a range of other financial support available.

Course Fees

UK

£7940.00 pa

Additional Costs

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 wish to buy your own copies)
  • Printing and photocopying
  • Trips and enhancement opportunities
  • Depending on the programme requirements, you may be required to pay for an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check if you are not in possession of a current one or registered on the update service.

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Applying to multiple providers, including us?

  • Course code: N150
  • Institution code: N64
  • University name: DN Colleges Group
  • Campus name: University Campus North Lincolnshire (UCNL)
  • Campus code: N

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Applying only to University Campus North Lincolnshire? You can directly apply.

If you are applying only to University Campus North Lincolnshire and not to any other universities or providers, you can do so directly by using the following link.

Apply directly to us if we are your only option

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