Business Management (2 year top-up) BA
Shape your studies towards your career ambitions in 2 years. With support from our experienced staff and guest speakers and become a successful business manager
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2026-27 year of entry- Code
- 135NT82
- Attendance
- Full-time, Part-time
- Start
- September 2025
- Fees
- £9,535* (UK) | £16,600 (INT)
- Duration
- 2 years full-time
- Course Leader
- Dr Helen Cai
- Study mode
- On campus
- Location
- Hendon campus
- Entry Requirements
- 120 UG credits with at least 90 credits specialising in a business or equivalent business-based degree/HND
- School / Department
- Strategy, Leadership and Operations
Why study BA Business Management (2 year top-up) at Middlesex?
This innovative two year top-up degree is perfect for you if you're keen to apply academic theory in a business environment.
Our versatile business management degree helps you shape your studies towards your career ambitions. You'll develop your skills, knowledge and experience to become a successful business manager in a variety of industries. And time and space to broaden your areas of expertise.
You'll be taught and supported by expert tutors who bring real-world experience and expertise to their teaching practices. Our north London location means that we have strong connections with small and large businesses across the city and beyond.
What you will gain
The enterprise element is a vital part of this course. For entrepreneurs, you'll learn the foundations for starting your own business.
If you want to work with an employer first, you'll have plenty of career paths to choose from. You’ll come away with invaluable skills for work in corporations, small businesses, the civil service, or charities.
You'll learn to work effectively in teams, and be able to present and communicate business management ideas with confidence. We also ensure you develop specialist knowledge in:
- Organisations: their characteristics and how they work together
- Stakeholders: their expectations and behaviour
- The global business environment: its impact on strategy, behaviour and management
- Design, production and distribution of products and services
- Business resources: acquisition, application and control
- Business process: department models, planning, improvement and control
- The tools and techniques for making informed business decisions.
You'll gain a wide range of transferable skills and upon graduation, you'll be fully prepared for an exciting career in business and management.
You'll be able to demonstrate to companies and organisations that you have expert business knowledge and can apply analytical and problem-solving skills, with the professional acumen to deal with challenges in a fast-paced corporate world. You would also be well placed to continue into further study with a master's degree.
What you will learn
You'll study the key functions that underpin business success and develop an understanding of how organisations operate from developing strategy to management styles.
Our expert tutors have extensive management experience with some of the world's leading businesses including Chase Anderson, Chelsea FC, Manpower, and Waitrose. They'll help you develop your understanding of finance, marketing, operations and people management.
Our specialist teaching approach and high levels of tutor support ensure you receive the best academic results. And our Enterprise Development Hub can support you to start your own business, and develop essential entrepreneurial skills for a successful career.
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About your course
Alongside building effective business skills, you'll develop your knowledge of organisations, their functions, structure and management. You'll also study the operations of organisations as well as the models and techniques used to achieve successful results. During the course, you'll study eight compulsory modules over the two years designed to advance your skills and knowledge in topics fundamental to managerial decision-making. The Entrepreneurship and Small Business module provides an excellent foundation for setting up and running your own business. You'll also choose four optional modules in a range of different areas so you can tailor your studies to your interests.
The module equips you with the skills to use analytics and visualisation tools to convert data to insights that can support strategic business decisions. Emphasising the significant impact of data-driven insights on operational and strategic initiatives, the curriculum will navigate through key analytics concepts, from data visualisation and predictive modelling to customer analytics and segmentation. With a hands-on approach, the course will immerse you in the practicalities of management analytics, utilising advanced tools and techniques to extract and interpret data from various sources.
This module aims to introduce you to key concepts, principles, and methodologies associated with innovation, entrepreneurship & sustainability, essential for the success of new ventures and existing organisations. You will develop your ability to analyse business and sustainability issues, evaluate potential solutions, and understand how to implement effective solutions. The module explores the role of innovation, entrepreneurship, and sustainability across a range of industries and professions. The module will enable you to incorporate innovation, entrepreneurship, and sustainability throughout your careers.
This module aims to develop your knowledge and understanding of operations and supply chain management within a variety of organisations. It examines different aspects of operations and supply chain management relevant to the design, planning, control and improvement of business operations. You will learn to evaluate, select and apply relevant operations management concepts, tools and techniques to solve problems, make informed decisions and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of operational processes.
The aim of this module is to develop your understanding of the key areas of the workplace and to develop your skills and competence in resourcing and talent management practice. You will become familiar with a wide range of HR policies and practices including sustainable employee resourcing, employee reward, employee relations, performance management and employee training and development. You will also develop competencies in areas such as selection interviews, performance appraisals, managing conflict, and conducting grievance and disciplinary interviews, designing training courses and wellbeing programmes.
The module will equip you with the knowledge and practical skills essential for mastering Customer Relationship Management (CRM) and Customer Experience (CX). At its core, the module seeks to deepen understanding of CRM as a strategic approach to managing customer experiences and relationships effectively with current and potential customers, emphasizing the importance of developing and maintaining long-term relationships with stakeholders to drive business growth.
This module provides a managerial perspective into managing the strategy, structure and operations of multinational corporations (MNCs) in the global business environment. Major managerial and functional issues are studied from the MNC’s perspective and the problems of planning and executing business strategies on a global scale are developed.
This module will engage you with the multifaceted aspects of the work environment through the lens of psychological theories and principles. Central to the module is a focus on the interplay of emotions, attitudes, and behaviours in driving individual, team, and organisational performance. The module discusses leadership theories and their practical execution, equipping students with the insights to effectively lead, influence and inspire individuals and teams.
This module aims to help you learn decision-making skills by evaluating options, weighing risks and rewards, and making informed choices in a dynamic and competitive business setting by fostering a comprehensive understanding of strategic management theory in changing operational contexts. The module further aims to develop your ability to communicate business strategy and firm performance to key stakeholders via the application of cross-functional knowledge and evaluation of market trends, competitor behaviour and internal resources and capabilities to identify potential competitive advantage.
This module will provide you with practical experience in applying business concepts, theories, and skills to real-world business contexts. You will work individually on a project to identify, analyse, and propose solutions to a specific business problem. Through hands-on experience, you will develop critical thinking, problem-solving, communication, and project management skills essential for success in business management.
To find out more about this course, please download the BA Business Management (2-year top-up) Programme Specification (PDF).
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Teaching
You'll be taught and supported by an experienced teaching team with a wide range of expertise and professional experience. Our practice-based approach to learning will enable you to enhance your knowledge and skills as well as adapt to an ever-changing environment. The Business Start-up module, for example, gives you the opportunity to link real-life issues to business while engaging with entrepreneurs and business experts from the industry.
You'll hone your practical business management skills through workshops, simulations, role-play, case study analysis and problem-solving exercises. Seminars and workshops are a great opportunity to discuss what you have learnt in lectures and through independent study with your peers and tutors.
Most seminar groups have about 20-30 students.
Work is divided into credits of approximately 12 hours per week in classroom study time. You will need to complete 120 credits per year, which are broken down into modules of typically 30 credits.
You will be studying at our leafy north London campus in Hendon.
Your course timetable will balance your study commitments on campus with time for work, life commitments and independent study. We aim to make your timetable available at least 2 weeks before you the start of term. Some weeks are different due to how we schedule classes and arrange on-campus sessions.
Your weekly timetable will typically consist of:
- 9 hours of lectures
- 9 hours of seminars
Teaching vs independent learning
Your course will require your active participation in learning activities and engagement with your fellow students both individually and collaboratively, working and learning with other students as part of a small group.
Outside of teaching hours, you’ll learn independently through self-study which will involve reading articles and books, working on projects, undertaking research, and preparing for assessments including coursework, and presentations. You'll also use online learning resources and do your own research, directed reading and independent study.
Our excellent teaching and support teams will help you develop the skills relevant to your degree from research and practical skills to critical thinking. Our Sheppard Library is open from 7am to 11pm Monday to Sunday during term time. And we offer free 24-hour laptop loans with full desktop software, free printing and Wi-Fi to use on or off campus, even over the weekend.
Your knowledge and understanding is assessed by tests, essays and other written assignments and presentations. You'll also be assessed by practice-based individual and group coursework assignments.
We'll test your understanding and progress with informal and formal tests.
The informal tests usually take place at least once per module, from which you’ll receive feedback from your tutor. The grades from these tests don’t count towards your final marks.
There are formal assessments usually at the end of the module will count towards your module and your final marks.
Assessments are reviewed annually and may be updated based on student feedback or feedback from an external examiner.
To help you achieve the best results, we will provide regular feedback.
Facilities and support
Our Sheppard Library has over 1000 study areas with and 600 computer spaces, with some areas open 24 hours a day
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Student support
We offer lots of support to help you while you're studying including financial advice, wellbeing, mental health, and disability support.
Additional needs
We'll support you if you have additional needs such as sensory impairment or dyslexia. And if you want to find out whether Middlesex is the right place for you before you apply, get in touch with our Disability and Dyslexia team.
Wellness
Our specialist teams will support your mental health. We have free individual counselling sessions, workshops, support groups and useful guides.
Work while you study
Our Middlesex Unitemps branch will help you find work that fits around uni and your other commitments. We have hundreds of student jobs on campus that pay the London Living Wage and above. Visit the Middlesex Unitemps page.
Financial support
You can apply for scholarships and bursaries and our MDX Student Starter Kit to help with up to £1,000 of goods, including a new laptop or iPad.
We have also reduced the costs of studying with free laptop loans, free learning resources and discounts to save money on everyday things. Check out our guide to student life on a budget.
Careers
How can the BA Business Management (2 year top-up) support your career?
The enterprise element is a key part of this course. It teaches you the skills you need to start your own business or work for an employer.
If you want to start your own business, you will learn about business planning, marketing, and finance. You will also get to work on real-world projects with other students.
If you want to work for an employer, you will learn about corporate culture, leadership, and teamwork. You will also get to network with professionals in your field.
Graduate job roles
This degree will leave you ideally placed to start a career in a wide variety of roles including operations manager, HR consultant, practice manager, housing officer, investment banker, sales manager, analyst, and graduate teaching assistant.
Graduate employers
You could be working in a range of industrial, commercial and third sector organisations such as:
- Manpower
- Larkspur Training
- SEI Investments
- Foxtons
- Next
- William Hill
- Sports Direct
- Co-op
- M&S
- Waitrose
- Chelsea FC
- Chase Anderson
- Southwark Council
- Fitch Training
- Bank
Transferable skills
You'll be able to demonstrate to companies and organisations that you have expert business knowledge and can apply analytical and problem-solving skills, with the professional acumen to deal with challenges in a fast-paced corporate world. You would also be well placed to continue into further study with a master's degree.
Employability support
Our employability service can help you to develop your employability skills and get some valuable work experience. We provide workshops, events and one-to-one support with job hunting, CVs, covering letters, interviews and networking. We also support you in securing part-time work, placements, internships, and volunteering opportunities, and offer an enterprise support service for those looking to start their own business.
At Middlesex, we're proud of how we recognise the potential of future students like you. We make fair and aspirational offers because we want you to aim high, and we’ll support you all the way.
We’ll always be as flexible as possible and take into consideration any barriers you may have faced in your learning. And, if you don’t quite get the grades you hoped for, we’ll also look at more than your qualifications. Things like your work experience, other achievements and your personal statement.
Qualifications
120 UG credits with at least 90 credits specialising in a business or equivalent business-based degree/HND.
We accept students with a wide range of qualifications, including combinations of qualifications. Our entry requirements page outlines other qualifications accepted by Middlesex University and how we make offers.
We'll accept T Levels for entry onto our undergraduate degree courses (including our extended courses with a foundation year) with standard application of science requirements and GCSEs in line with UCAS tariff calculation.
Mature students (over 21)
We welcome applications from mature candidates, including those without formal qualifications, provided you can demonstrate relevant experience and ability.
Academic credit
If you have a qualification such as a foundation degree or HND or have gained credit at another university, you may be able to enter a Middlesex University course in year two or three. Find out how you can transfer.
If you have relevant qualifications or work experience, we may be able to count this towards your entry requirements.
Interviews
You won’t be required to attend an interview for this course.
We welcome students from the UK and all over the world. Join students from over 122 countries and discover why so many international students call our campus home:
- Quality teaching with top facilities plus flexible online learning
- Welcoming north London campus that's only 30 minutes from central London
- Work placements and networking with top London employers
- Career support to get you where you want to go after university
- Global alumni network and connections.
Qualifications
120 UG credits with at least 90 credits specialising in a business or equivalent business-based degree/HND
In addition to qualifications such as A level and International Baccalaureate, we accept a wide range of international qualifications. Find out more on your country's support page. If you are unsure of the suitability of your qualifications or would like help with your application, please contact your nearest regional office.
English language
You'll need good English language skills to study with us. The most common qualification we accept is the IELTS 6.0 (with a minimum 5.5 in all sections). We also normally require Grade C GCSE or an equivalent qualification. Find out more about our English language requirements. And, don’t worry If you don't meet our minimum English language requirements, as we offer an intensive pre-sessional English course.
Visas
To study with us in the UK, you will need a student route visa.
Interviews
You won’t be required to attend an interview for this course.
You can apply now via UCAS using the code NT82.
Need help with your application? Check out our undergraduate application page.
Fees and funding
These are the fees for 2025/26:
UK students1
Full-time: £9,535*
*Depending on the duration of your study, your tuition fees for subsequent academic years may be subject to further inflationary increases (most recently, the UK government has suggested that increases may be linked to the All-Items Retail Prices Index – RPIX) in line with any additional rise in the tuition fee cap set by the UK government.
As a part of our commitment to an excellent student offer at Middlesex University, we pledge to invest the additional money from tuition fee increases into the student experience, and we are consulting at present on what these improvements will be and will follow up with further details.
International students2
Full-time students: £16,600
Additional costs
The following study tools are included in your fees:
- Free access to the resources, learning materials and software you need to succeed on your course
- Free laptop loans for up to 24 hours
- Free printing for academic paperwork
- Free online training with LinkedIn Learning.
Scholarships and bursaries
To help make uni affordable, we do everything we can to support you including our:
- MDX Excellence Scholarship offers grants of up to £2,000 per year for UK students
- Regional or International Merit Awards which reward International students with up to £2,000 towards course fees
- Student Starter Kit. Get help with up to £1,000 of goods, including a new laptop or iPad. Find out about our MDX Student Starter Kit.
Find out more about undergraduate funding and all of our scholarships and bursaries.
Fees disclaimers
1. UK fees: The university reserves the right to increase undergraduate tuition fees in line with changes to legislation, regulation and any government guidance or decisions. The tuition fees for part-time UK study are subject to annual review and we reserve the right to increase the fees each academic year by no more than the level of inflation.
2. International fees: Tuition fees are subject to annual review and we reserve the right to increase the fees each academic year by no more than the level of inflation.
Any annual increase in tuition fees as provided for above will be notified to students at the earliest opportunity in advance of the academic year to which any applicable inflationary rise may apply.
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