BSc (Hons) Business Management (awarded by a UK Partner University)

Course Overview

The BSc (Hons) Business Management top-up degree is delivered online by Western International College Online (WINC) and provides progression from NCC Education Level 5 Diploma in Business.

This final year top-up degree is awarded by the University of Greater Manchester.

The programme aims to build upon the Business Management knowledge gained at Level 4 and 5 and enhance students’ professional skills, preparing them for the global business world. It also provides students with the opportunity to develop specialist business expertise across different areas.

The programme has an international context with the aim of preparing students for the global nature of modern business practice. The syllabus has an emphasis on real-world experience, informed by the latest research and global practices. This degree programme provides students with the opportunity to develop specialised business expertise across a variety of subject areas.

It enables students to develop skills such as teamwork, communication and time management, which are essential for the workplace, along with an appreciation for self-evaluation and reflection.

The programme is designed to provide graduates with a critical understanding of the problems and challenges facing organisations worldwide, and to equip them with the analytical and complex problem-solving skills required to identify and articulate potential solutions.

Assessment: Blended assignments and exams.

Awarding body: University of Greater Manchester.

Curriculum

Students study five core units to achieve a total of 120 credits:

• Strategic Management – 20 credits
• International HRM – 20 credits
• E-Commerce and Contemporary Marketing Practice – 20 credits
• Logistics and Operations Management – 20 credits
• Dissertation – 40 credits

Entry Requirements

• NCC Education Level 4 and Level 5 Diploma in Business
• SQA HND in Business
• ATHE Level 4 and 5 Diploma in Business
• Qualifi Level 4 and 5 Diploma in Business
• Pearson BTEC HND in Business (Management)
• OTHM Level 4 and 5 Diploma in Business Management

Applicants who have successfully completed 2 years of study at a university can also be considered for direct entry with advanced standing.

Other equivalent qualifications may be accepted for entry to this programme, subject to consideration by WINC Online and the University of Greater Manchester.

Career Prospects

Graduates may pursue career opportunities in business management, administration, marketing, human resource management, logistics, operations, e-commerce and related business roles. The programme is designed to prepare students with teamwork, communication, time management, analytical and complex problem-solving skills for the global business workplace.