Business and Management (Top-up) University of Essex Online
| Award | Attendance | Study | Duration | Start | Domestic fees | International fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA (Hons) | Online | Part-time, Distance, Online | 16 months | July, September | £6996 in total | £6996 in total |
Our fees are the same for all students, and anyone will receive a 5% discount if they pay the full course fee payment up-front.
Course overview
If you have previously completed a Foundation degree or equivalent and are looking for a way to complete your Bachelors while gaining up-to-date insights into the business world, this cutting-edge course will bring you up to speed with the latest innovations in business and management.
This is a field that is always changing and adapting, as business leaders need to continually stay ahead of the curve and at the forefront of innovation. Our long track record of providing high quality teaching means we can help you achieve a degree-level qualification with a range of focused and fascinating topics, including:
- global business environment and international trade and economics
- the role of strategy and policy in the success of business organisations
- international marketing and distribution
- forms of business unit and the laws relating to them
You will also have the opportunity to plan, research and present a project on the topic of your choice within the scope of the programme, as well as providing thoughtful commentary on the projects produced by your fellow classmates. This will contribute to the development of key interpersonal skills such as communication and evaluation techniques that will be advantageous in any organisational setting.
We're proud to be rated Gold in the Times Higher Education (THE) Online Rankings 2024. Our achievement, which is based on four pillars - resources, engagement, outcomes and environment - recognises our commitment to excellent online education.
Entry requirements
Our top-up courses are designed for those with some prior university-level education. As such, you must have completed one of the following within the last five years:
- a relevant Foundation degree from University of Essex Online or another recognised institution
- two years of a relevant BA (Hons) degree from a recognised institution
- a relevant Higher National Diploma (HND) from a recognised institution
You will also need to meet our English language requirements. Additionally, you will need to pass your first assignment set within the first three weeks of the course in order to continue with your studies.
English language requirements
As our courses are delivered in English, a high proficiency with English is required. If English is not your first language, your English ability should be equivalent to an IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0. Don't worry if you don't hold an IELTS or equivalent qualification - we offer a free online English test to assess your proficiency.
You don't need to prove your English ability if you are a national of, or have completed a qualification equivalent to a UK degree in, any of these countries.