Business Management (Top-up) - BSc

University of Bedfordshire

This one-year top-up course is for those who already have qualifications (Level 4 and 5 or 240 credits) or experience in a relevant field and wish to gain a degree in business management, with the option to follow a pathway with a specific focus. The course delivers an industry-relevant degree that provides a broad understanding of core business management across a variety of organisations, situations and operating conditions.Pathway options include:Business AnalyticsDigital MarketingFinanceHuman Resource ManagementInternational Business**Facilities and specialist equipment**- New, state-of-the-art business analytics suite to support data analytics, 'big-data', data mining, digital marketing, SEO and other management skills- Our London Stock Exchange Group trading room, reacting to live ‘stock-market’ data- Software includes Microsoft Power BI and Vensim simulation, for analysing complex and messy business problems, plus VR immersive skills practice- Access to Sage, Eikon and the econometrics software STATA**Your student experience**- Benefit from regular engagement with industry and authentic assessment opportunities, dealing with real-world problems and issues.- Access virtual simulation games that allow you to participate in running a business and experience collaborative working.- Learn from research-driven academics actively involved in consultancy work including with the University’s Innovations Bridges project supporting local SMEs.- Attend regular masterclasses from industry experts, learning from their experience and keeping at the leading edge of your field.- Benefit from field trips to see business management and analytics in action at companies such as John Lewis, Volvo, PW Gates Logistics and Luton Recycling.

Department of Strategy and Management