Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business
The University of Essex Business School is proud to hold AACSB accreditation, which covers our BA (Hons) Business and Management (Top-up).
Complete your BA (Hons) in Business and Management at the University of Essex Online. Direct entry for LIBT Undergraduate Diploma graduates.


Gain a competitive edge in the business world while developing key management skills with the 100% online BA (Hons) Business and Management (Top-up).
You’ll sharpen your interpersonal skills as a future business leader and build your understanding of the global business environment, useful for roles within multinational companies.
The global business environment and barriers to internationalism
Fundamentals of international marketing
The role of strategic human resource management within organisations
Forming a business strategy: key concepts and approaches
You can also tailor your studies to specific interests with optional modules: Business Law; Business Finance; and eBusiness Marketing.
And towards the end of your studies you’ll plan, research and present a project on a topic of interest within business and management. You’ll also provide thoughtful commentary on projects produced by fellow students.
Please note, the above course overview reflects the full bachelor's degree. By completing the Undergraduate Diploma in Business Management, you'll gain an understanding of many of these key areas, and have the option to complete the full bachelor's programme.
Study the disciplines that matter most, from finance and marketing to leadership, operations, and sustainability, all connected directly to your working life.
On successful completion of this online BA (Hons) Business and Management (Top-up), you will be awarded a full BA (Hons) degree by the University of Essex.
deal with the challenges and opportunities encountered by a strategic manager
continuously assess and evaluate the business landscape, along with the ability to work effectively and autonomously
conduct an Advanced Business Project on a topic of interest within business and management, drawing on knowledge and skills developed across your modules
apply your understanding of the global business environment, international marketing strategy, and strategic human resource management to real-world organisational contexts
This programme is designed for motivated people who are ready to invest in their future. Here is what we look for.

The University of Essex Business School is proud to hold AACSB accreditation, which covers our BA (Hons) Business and Management (Top-up).
Founded in 1964, the University of Essex is committed to two things: excellence in teaching and excellence in research. They put student success at the heart of our mission, supporting every student from every background to achieve outstanding outcomes; preparing the students to thrive in their future lives.
Earn your degree online from a university recognised globally for its commitment to international education:
Ranked 12th in the Guardian University Guide 2026
29th out of 130 UK universities in the Complete University Guide 2026
Number one university in the UK for Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTPs), the flagship Innovate UK programme
58th in the global Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2024 and ranked in the top 100 globally for nine of the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals assessed
Five subject areas in the top 10 in The Guardian University Guide 2025
17th for international outlook in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2025
Hear from the professionals who studied with LIBT, the skills they gained, the goals they reached, and the moments that changed how they work.
Submit your application at your convenience. Our admissions team remains available should you wish to discuss the programme in more detail beforehand.
