Bachelors (Level 6)

BA (Hons) Business and Management (Top-up)

BA (Hons) top-up · Awarded by the University of Essex

Complete your BA (Hons) in Business and Management at the University of Essex Online. Direct entry for LIBT Undergraduate Diploma graduates.

Fee£6,996Instalments Available
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<em>BA (Hons)</em> Business and Management (Top-up)
120
Credits
16 Months
Duration
100%
Online
About this course

Why This Course

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.

Explore a range of exciting topics, including:

  • 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.

Programme Modules

What You'll Study

Study the disciplines that matter most, from finance and marketing to leadership, operations, and sustainability, all connected directly to your working life.

Inside the programme

Your Learning Journey

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.

You should also be able to:

  • 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

Check Your Eligibility

Entry Requirements

This programme is designed for motivated people who are ready to invest in their future. Here is what we look for.

If you have formal qualifications:

  • Undergraduate Diploma in Business Management (Level 4 and 5) awarded by LIBT.
  • IELTS (Academic) 6.0 or equivalent. If you do not hold an IELTS qualification, a free online English test is available to assess your proficiency.
  • You must pass your first assignment within the first three weeks of the course to continue your studies.
Accreditation

Programme Accreditations and Recognitions

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).

Awarding Body

Why choose the University of Essex

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

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible to apply for this top-up?
This top-up is open to graduates of the LIBT Undergraduate Diploma in Business Management (Level 4 and 5). Your diploma provides direct entry to the final year of the BA (Hons). You must also meet the English language requirement of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent, and pass your first assignment within the first three weeks of the course in order to continue your studies.
How are the modules structured and can I choose any optional modules?
The top-up comprises four compulsory modules, one core module in Business Strategy, and one core Advanced Business Project module. You also choose two optional modules from three available: Business Law, Business Finance, and eBusiness Marketing. All modules are delivered online and the full top-up totals 120 credits, typically completed within 16 months.
What does completing this top-up give me and can I attend a graduation ceremony?
On successful completion, you are awarded the BA (Hons) in Business and Management by the University of Essex, a top 20 UK university ranked 12th in the Guardian University Guide 2026. The degree is AACSB accredited. You will also be invited to attend a graduation ceremony on campus at the University of Essex in Colchester.
Take the next step

Ready to lead at the next level?

Submit your application at your convenience. Our admissions team remains available should you wish to discuss the programme in more detail beforehand.