Bachelors (Level 6)

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

BA (Hons) final year · Awarded by Coventry University

Complete your BA (Hons) in Business Management and Leadership at Coventry University. Direct entry for LIBT Undergraduate Diploma graduates.

Fee£6,600Regionalised Pricing AvailablePay in 2 instalments
QS Stars University Ratings
QS Stars University RatingsCoventry University has 5 QS Stars for Teaching and Employability
THE World University Rankings 2025
THE World University Rankings 2025Coventry University is among the Top 100 in World for 'international outlook'
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<em>BA (Hons)</em> in Business Management and Leadership (Top-up)
120
Credits
6-12 Months
Duration
100%
Online
About this course

Why This Course

This 100% online Business Management and Leadership BA (Hons) top-up course helps you develop advanced skills and gain knowledge that could be useful to build connections and prepare for a career in this field.

It is best suited to working managers as well as those in non-managerial roles who do not yet have a bachelor’s degree.

Whether you dream of owning your own business or aspire to become the manager of a public limited company (PLC), this course is designed to offer you the knowledge and tools you need to thrive in a diverse world.

Some of the highlights of the 100% online management and leadership course can be found below:

  • This one-year course focuses on contemporary management issues, giving you the opportunity to develop a wealth of general skills needed to aid progression from an operational level through to leadership.

  • This course is designed to help you establish key leadership skills, from managing people and resources to strategic planning.

  • You may have the opportunity to conduct critical research with the experienced staff, learn from guest visitors (subject to availability) and take part in practical modules.

  • You will have the opportunity to gain theoretical and practical knowledge to effectively control, implement and evaluate initiatives.

  • This online top-up course is designed to help you develop your abilities, skills, and knowledge needed for successful entry into management.

  • This is an applied course and recognises the multidisciplinary approach that is needed in business leadership.

  • Throughout your course, you will study the theory and practice of leading and managing a business, using information technology and demonstrating a capability to maintain auditable records of your work.

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 Business Management and Leadership top-up course, you will be awarded a Business Management and Leadership BA (Hons) degree.

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 a strategic business project on a management issue that brings together the key themes from across your studies.

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, you will need one of the following:

  • LIBT Undergraduate Diploma in Business Management or equivalent qualification.
  • IELTS: 6.5 overall, with at least 5.5 in each component area. If you don't meet the English language requirements, you can achieve the level you need by successfully completing a pre-sessional English programme before you start your course.
Or

If you do not have formal qualifications, that is okay too. We also welcome applicants who have:

  • Applicants with only professional experience will be individually considered and will usually be interviewed prior to being offered a place on the course.
Awarding Body

Why choose Coventry University

With its roots going as far back as 1843, Coventry University has a long tradition as a provider of education, and has been awarded 5 QS Stars Overall by QS Stars University Ratings for areas including teaching, employability, global engagement and facilities.

Earn your degree online from a university acknowledged globally for its commitment to international education:

  • No. 1 in UK for International Student Diversity by the QS Europe University Rankings 2024

  • Queen’s Award for Enterprise, International Trade 2022

  • Ranked 9th Modern University in the UK by The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025

  • Ranked No. 12 in the world for 'international outlook' in the Times Higher Education Young University Rankings 2024

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible to apply for this BA (Hons) top-up?
This final year top-up is open to graduates of the LIBT Undergraduate Diploma in Business Management (240 credits). Your diploma provides direct entry to the final year of the BA (Hons) without repeating the first two years. Applicants with only professional experience and no formal qualifications may also be individually considered and will usually be interviewed prior to being offered a place.
What will I study in the final year?
The final year comprises four modules: Strategy and Change Management, International Business and Globalisation, Contemporary Issues in Business Management, and a Business Management and Leadership Project. Each module is worth 30 credits, totalling 120 credits for the full top-up year. The programme is completed entirely online and can be finished within 6 to 12 months alongside professional commitments.
What does completing this top-up give me?
On successful completion, you are awarded the BA (Hons) in Business Management and Leadership by Coventry University, a full honours bachelor's degree from a university ranked 9th among modern UK universities by The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025. The degree is identical to that received by full three-year programme students and is recognised by employers globally.
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.