BA (Hons) Global Business Management (Online) (Top-up)

Top-up and advance your knowledge of business management skills with a global perspective with our dual accredited online course.

UCAS Code:
N108
Institution:
B50
Delivery:
Full-time

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Why study BA (Hons) Global Business Management (Online) (Top-up) at BU?

This is one of the longest-running online business courses in the UK providing flexible learning opportunities with full online delivery
Gain a wide range of skills to begin a successful career in global business management, or help you to progress your existing career
Develop a wide range of critical skills in marketing, management, finance, operations and human recourses
Study at a university with over 35 years’ teaching experience in this area, excellent industry connections and an international reputation
Full-time students may be eligible for the tuition fee loan to cover the cost of your tuition fees

Find out more about the content of this course.

This course has been developed in conjunction with the MOD. It is approved by ELCAS enabling Armed Forces personnel to off-set the majority of the course fees through the ELC Scheme.

Course accreditations

The accrediting bodies on this course are renowned industry-wide for promoting excellence and the highest standards, all of which is reflected in the BU Business School experience.

Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) accreditation is a hallmark of excellence that has been awarded to fewer than 5% of business schools worldwide.
Our Chartered Management Institute (CMI) accreditation gives you complimentary CMI student membership, access to resources and services and when you graduate, you’ll receive a CMI leadership and management qualification in addition to your degree.

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Next start date:

January 2023, September 2023

Location:

Online, distance learning

Duration:

12 months full-time

Accreditations:

The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), Chartered Management Institute (CMI)

Required subjects:

Business Studies, International Business, Business & Management, Business Administration, Management, Tourism, Events Management

Entry requirements:

For January 2023, and September 2023 entry: Foundation degree or subject-related HND or equivalent in Business Management, Accounting, Project Management, Global Management or International Management. We also accept a Level 5 Higher Apprenticeship in a relevant subject area.

International entry requirements:

For January 2023 and September 2023 entry: If English is not your first language you'll need IELTS 6.0 (Academic),with minimum 5.5 in each component, or equivalent. For more information check out our full entry requirements.

Course details

On this course you will be taught by a range of staff with relevant expertise and knowledge appropriate to the content of the unit. This will include senior academic staff and qualified professional practitioners.

Contact hours and assessment

Details of the assessment methods and contact hours for each unit of the course can be found in the programme specification.

Download the programme specification (pdf 544kb)

Core units, Level 6

Global Strategy: This unit will encourage you to develop the intellectual and professional attributes needed for strategic analysis, to make appropriate choices between alternative strategies, and then to implement the chosen strategies with the desired results. The unit aims to provide you with a critical understanding of the tools and frameworks available for analysing strategic management issues at both national and global levels.
The Global Manager: Drawing on elements of international HRM and cross-cultural management, this unit is designed to develop a critical awareness of the challenges of working and managing in a global context. The unit aims to develop your understanding of global management policies, practices and processes, as utilised by multinational and transnational organisations in the context of a dynamic, globalised world.
Global Marketing: You will develop the ability to critically theoretical frameworks both for the analysis of global marketing environments and for the development of marketing programmes within them, and apply analytical skills to explore the issues arising from different global market situations.
Business Leadership: This unit will explore leadership theories and followership concepts. It considers the nature of leadership, leadership versus management, power, politics and conflict, and various traditional and contemporary models and perspectives of leadership.

Option units

Choose two of the following option units:

Managing Sustainable Innovation for Global Enterprises: The aim of the unit is to provide students with the opportunity to develop skills in managing and sustaining different contexts of innovation in the global environment. Innovation comes in four major contexts: operational innovation, product innovation, strategy innovation, and management innovation. Understanding how to manage these different contexts of innovation is an important step to become effective managers or entrepreneurs in today’s global enterprises.
Global Supply Chain Management: Supply chain management is the fastest growing area of business today, and is at the core of success of most leading companies. Many companies serve multiple global markets with products sourced and produced across many continents. The primary aim of the unit is to develop a strategic understanding of global supply chain management through planning, sourcing, making, delivering and returning products and services to global businesses and their customers and achieve competitive advantages for the firm.
Digital Marketing & Communications: You will develop a critical view on the impact of emerging digital technologies and social media on marketing communication theories. You will be equipped with practical and analytical skills in designing, implementing and evaluating digital communications strategies and campaigns.
Strategic Human Resource Management: The purpose of the unit is to provide knowledge and understanding of the strategic role of human resource management in organisations and provide a platform for the critical evaluation of that role. The unit will examine strategic HRM models, the relationship between HRM and organisational performance as well as consider a wide range of HRM practices including but not limited to: employee resourcing, employee development, employee relations and reward management, performance management, participation and involvement, and redundancy.
Entrepreneurship in the Global Environment: This unit will explore how to be effective entrepreneurs by looking at global business case studies and personal skills needed to start a business and the critical factors in the survival of start-ups and reasons for failure.

Programme specification

Programme specifications provide definitive records of the University's taught degrees in line with Quality Assurance Agency requirements. Every taught course leading to a BU Award has a programme specification which describes its aims, structure, content and learning outcomes, plus the teaching, learning and assessment methods used.

Whilst every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of the programme specification, the information is liable to change to take advantage of exciting new approaches to teaching and learning as well as developments in industry.

If you have been unable to locate the programme specification for the course you are interested in, it will be available as soon as the latest version is ready. Alternatively please contact us for assistance.

Your application

This course will suit applicants who:

Possess excellent organisation skills and can manage their time effectively
Are keen to develop a further appreciation of business and management theories and practice
Have some experience of applying theory in practice
Have an awareness of the international business environment
Demonstrate a high level of commitment to their studies and to gaining a full Honours degree.

How to apply

Building upon your studies and experience

This course offers the opportunity for those wishing to return to education and build upon previous study to gain an Honours degree. We encourage applications from those who have relevant work experience and would like to enhance their career prospects.

It may also be relevant for international students who would like to proceed to a Master’s course. We also welcome applications from those who have studied an HND or FdA in other institutions (either by attendance or distance/online learning) who would like to further their learning with BU.

What we’re looking for

We are looking for students with enthusiasm to further develop their skills and knowledge, this is a demanding course therefore students will need to show dedication to the course.

Applications are considered on individual merit, previous and current work experience (paid employment or voluntary) is also considered alongside academic qualifications.

You will need confidence and commitment to study in an entirely online environment this includes interacting with academic staff and students using discussion boards and submitting assignments.

Selection methods

How we assess your application

UCAS: We look at individual applications and make a tailored offer based on your potential to succeed on the course considering a range of factors, including your academic achievements, work and other experience, reference and personal statement, and in some cases, your performance at an interview or a portfolio review. Typically, we make an offer at the bottom of the tariff range.

AccessBU gives you the chance to tell us more about you and your life experiences if you haven’t had the same educational opportunities as other applicants. If you are eligible for AccessBU, your offer could be up to 16 UCAS Tariff Points below the published tariff.

Our offer-making process

Our offer-making will typically be based on your most recent qualifications, including any required subjects where applicable. We'll consider all qualifications when assessing your application, although these may not be part of our offer.

If you do not meet the criteria of your original offer, we may still offer you a place. We will review your whole application and consider all academic qualifications (including those not in the offer) to see if you have the academic potential to succeed on the course. If we feel the answer is yes, we will confirm your place.

Entry requirements

January 2023 and, September 2023 entry
Full-time option	This route requires a Foundation degree or subject-related HND or equivalent in Business Management, Accounting, Project Management, Global Management or International Management. We also accept a Level 5 Higher Apprenticeship in a relevant subject area
Part-time option	This route requires a Foundation Degree with 55% or HND with Merit or above in a required subject including Business Management, Accounting, Project Management, Global Management or International Management. Applicants studying at Bournemouth University International College can enter with 50% from a Foundation Degree. Find out more. We also accept a Level 5 Higher Apprenticeship in a relevant subject area
Numeracy and Literacy requirement (for both full-time and part-time options)	GCSE English Language or English Literature and Mathematics grade 4 (or grade C in the old grading system). We also accept iGCSEs, Key Skills and Functional Skills and other qualifications at Level 2 of the National Qualifications Framework. See all the equivalencies.

International entry requirements

You can find details of the international qualifications we accept, and what level of study they apply to, on our entry requirements for non-UK students' page.	English language requirements If English is not your first language, you will need to provide evidence that you can understand English to a satisfactory level. English language requirements for this course are normally: For January 2023 and September 2023 entry: IELTS (Academic) 6.0 with minimum 5.5 in each component, or equivalent. View further information about our English language requirements. If you do not meet the English language requirement for your degree then why not join our Pre-Sessional English course? Successful completion of our Pre-Sessional English course will meet your English language requirement.

You can find details of the international qualifications we accept, and what level of study they apply to, on our entry requirements for non-UK students' page.

English language requirements

If English is not your first language, you will need to provide evidence that you can understand English to a satisfactory level. English language requirements for this course are normally:

For January 2023 and September 2023 entry: IELTS (Academic) 6.0 with minimum 5.5 in each component, or equivalent.

View further information about our English language requirements.

If you do not meet the English language requirement for your degree then why not join our Pre-Sessional English course? Successful completion of our Pre-Sessional English course will meet your English language requirement.

Other useful information

Apprenticeships: We recognise the transferable knowledge and skills gained through apprenticeships and welcome applications from students with a Level 5 Higher Apprenticeship in a relevant subject area and recognised by the Institute for Apprenticeships. Each application will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Deferred entry: We are happy to consider eligible applicants for deferred entry. If you have already submitted your application, please submit your deferral request through our website.

Direct entry: We welcome applications from students who have previously studied at degree level at other institutions and wish to transfer onto a BU course. Our Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) procedure enables credit awarded from one institution to contribute to a BU award, subject to an application process. Please visit our RPL webpage for more information.

Mature applicants: We recognise that mature applicants may have a wealth of experience rather than formal qualifications, so we’ll consider your application on these merits if included in your application. You’ll need to apply to BU in the usual way through UCAS and you may be invited to an interview to discuss your suitability for the course based on the experience you tell us about in your application.

Online study

Your programme of study will be conducted via Brightspace, the Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) currently in use at Bournemouth University.

How you will be taught

A Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) is a system for delivering learning materials (such as PowerPoint slides and videos) to students via the web. You will also carry out assessments and submit your work using it.

You will receive your password and login details for Brightspace at least a week before the course commences.

Click here to watch a video introduction.

You will require Microsoft Office but as a BU student this will be available for you to download and install free of charge.

How to manage your online study

Part-time study is difficult generally and part-time distance study can be particularly challenging. Carefully considering the following four things may prove to be helpful:

Time management - create a weekly plan making sure that you set aside time for your studies.
Study space - try to identify a quiet study space at home away from major distractions.
Networking - online study can be lonely so maintain your motivation by talking to your classmates via the discussion groups.
Goals - set goals and reward yourself when you meet your targets.

Additional learning support

Support can be provided for students with:

Specific learning differences (such as dyslexia or dyspraxia).
Physical/sensory impairments.
Medical conditions.
Mental health issues.

If you have a condition which is likely to affect your online studies then you are encouraged to contact ALS as soon as possible to minimise its impact on your studies. If you think you have a learning difficulty and have not yet had this identified, then they can guide you through the assessment process.

Careers

Our business graduates work in various roles in a wide number of sectors. This course is designed to prepare you for a job in any organisation, large or small, and in any sector.

Potential job roles

Costs and fees

All fees are quoted in pounds sterling and are per year. Your tuition fees will be the same for each year of your course. You can find full information about funding your studies and paying your fees in our undergraduate fees and funding section.

Fees quoted are for tuition only unless stated otherwise, and we’re committed to ensuring there are no hidden extra costs while you’re at university – that’s why we’re clear about what you can expect us to cover, and what your cost of living will be. You’ll also find you could benefit from a range of discounts as a student; see our Belong+ pages for more information.

Find out more about budgeting and living expenses

No hidden extras

What’s included in your tuition fee?

Your tuition fee covers expenses associated with your course including tuition materials, access to facilities, mandatory field trips and the following:

A range of student services – advisors, help desks, counsellors, placement support and careers service
The Library – access to a wide range of electronic resources (databases, e-journals and e-books), print and multimedia collections, subject librarians and study spaces
Access to Brightspace, our virtual learning environment, which offers a responsive and personalised learning experience with powerful learning analytics capabilities, integrated social media and advanced video features
Disability and additional learning support, according to individual circumstances
The BU Language Centre to help you develop/improve foreign or English language skills.
Support for finding placements (UK or abroad) and fieldwork, and non-financial support whilst on placement if you choose to undertake a placement.

Repeat units

Our staff

On this course you will be taught by staff with relevant expertise and knowledge appropriate to the content of the unit. This could include senior academic staff, qualified professional practitioners and research students, many of whom are actively engaged in research and/or professional practice which is integrated into the teaching of this course. Please note that teaching staff can change.

Dr Stefanos Marangos – Senior Lecturer & Programme Leader

Dr Stefanos Marangos is a Lecturer in Strategy at Bournemouth University Business School and Programme Leader for the BA (Hons) Global Business Management (online) degree and the Top-up course.

Stefanos has a PhD in Open Innovation and an MSc in Management Sciences and Finance from the University of Southampton and BSc in Financial Applications from TEI Kozanis in Greece.

Current research includes open innovation and innovation management, strategic business models, self-managed learning, inquiry-based learning.

View Dr Stefanos Marangos’ staff profile

Elaine Findlay - Programme Support Officer (administrative support)

 Dr Tony Abdoush - Senior Lecturer

Tony is a Senior Lecturer and joined BU in 2017 as a Lecturer in Accounting and Finance. Before that, Tony worked as a Visiting Academic/ Adjunct Lecturer (University of Southampton), an Associate Lecturer (Damascus University), and had 5-year work experience as a Chief Accountant.

Tony’s current research interests lie around Corporate Governance, Accountability and Corporate Disclosure, Sustainable Development & Corporate Social Responsibility, Financial Reporting and Analysis, Corporate Finance, Insurance, and Risk Management.

View Dr Tony Abdoush’s staff profile

Dr Nasiru Taura - Senior Lecturer

Nasiru Taura is a Senior Lecturer in Entrepreneurship and Innovation at Bournemouth University, Bournemouth United Kingdom. He was the unit leader for Entrepreneurial Mind Option (MSc Innovation Management & Entrepreneurship). Prior to joining Bournemouth University, Taura worked as an Associate Lecturer at Southampton Solent University UK, where he taught finance and aspects of entrepreneurial finance. Taura made a number of peer-reviewed publications in Entrepreneurship & Regional Development: International Journal, Book Chapter, in addition, to several papers presented at leading entrepreneurship and innovation conferences around the world including Denmark, Spain, France, Estonia, Portugal, and USA. Taura is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA), UK. He is also a Fellow of the Royal Society for the encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce (FRSA), UK.

View Dr Nasiru Taura's staff profile

Course changes

Changes in 2020

Course changes

The table below indicates the latest changes to this course.

Date	Changes to this course
31/7/2020	Where the change was made: Key information Change: Full-time option has been added with reviewed fees and entry requirements.

Changes in 2018

Course changes

The table below indicates the latest changes to this course.

Date	Changes to this course
20/6/2018	Where the change was made: Your application Change: Removed details of Unconditional Offer Scheme Previous text: Exceptional applicants who are predicted to achieve top academic results may receive an unconditional offer from us. We believe that unconditional offers will reduce pressure on applicants who will continue to strive to achieve the best grades possible.

Changes in 2017

Course changes

The table below indicates the latest changes to this course.

Date	Changes to this course
06/09/2017	Where the change was made: Full entry requirements Change: GCSE entry requirements have changed to: This course requires GCSE English and Mathematics grade C (or grade 4 in the reformed GCSE grading) or equivalent qualifications. Previous text: This course requires a minimum of 5 GCSEs grades A* - C (or grade 4 or above in the newly reformed GCSE grading) including Maths and English or equivalent qualifications.

Date

Changes to this course

06/09/2017

Where the change was made: Full entry requirements
Change: GCSE entry requirements have changed to: This course requires GCSE English and Mathematics grade C (or grade 4 in the reformed GCSE grading) or equivalent qualifications.
Previous text: This course requires a minimum of 5 GCSEs grades A* - C (or grade 4 or above in the newly reformed GCSE grading) including Maths and English or equivalent qualifications.

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Course details

Contact hours and assessment

Core units, Level 6

Option units

Programme specification

Your application

Building upon your studies and experience

What we’re looking for

Selection methods

How we assess your application

Our offer-making process

Entry requirements

International entry requirements

English language requirements

Other useful information

Online study

How you will be taught

How to manage your online study

Additional learning support

Careers

Potential job roles

Costs and fees

No hidden extras

Repeat units

Our staff

Dr Stefanos Marangos – Senior Lecturer & Programme Leader

Elaine Findlay - Programme Support Officer (administrative support)

Dr Tony Abdoush - Senior Lecturer

Dr Nasiru Taura - Senior Lecturer

Course changes

Changes in 2020

Changes in 2018

Changes in 2017

 Dr Tony Abdoush - Senior Lecturer