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Business Management (Top-Up) at University of Brighton - UCAS

Course summary

A Brighton Business Management top-up degree allows you to upgrade your foundation degree or HND to a full degree in just nine months and allows you to develop an understanding of diverse areas within modern business management. Business Management at Brighton is taught by our School of Business and Law which is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) – a distinction held by fewer than 6% of business schools worldwide. Studying here at Brighton, you’ll be part of a community that helps you grow, no matter what your background. Our inclusive approach to learning will help you go further; we’ll make sure you play to your strengths and learn in ways that suit you best. Top reasons to choose this course

  • Study a range of core subjects covering marketing, finance, management, strategy and business operations to build a wide skillset.
  • Develop transferable skills in communication, teamwork, presenting, planning, budgeting and evaluation to help you stand out in the job market.
  • We teach through seminars, workshops, group projects and guest lectures from academics and industry experts to give you practical insight and real-world experience.
  • Our strong links with employers and industry professionals mean that your learning is closely connected to real-world business practices.
  • Unlike other top-up courses, you can complete this course in just nine months, from September to May.
Why Brighton is a great place to study Business Management Less than an hour from central London, Brighton & Hove is home to an active business hub, with large multi-national companies, innovative start-ups and specialist consultancies. Studying here gives you valuable industry insights and connections to support your future career. Named one of the best cities on the planet and third best city in the UK by Time Out, Brighton is also a bustling hub for finance and technology.

Modules

Year 1 This course has three compulsory modules and a variety of option modules which give you the scope to tailor the course to your interests and career aspirations. You can choose from areas such as finance, international trade, marketing, events, organisational behaviour and entrepreneurship. Core modules Strategy Managing, Teams and Developing People Sustainable Supply Chain Management (SSCM) Options* Environmental Economics Financial and Capital Markets Corporate Financial Management Understanding Employee Relations Organisational Change International Human Resource Management Theorising the International Events Industry Ecommerce and Online Behaviour Global Issues in Travel and Tourism Destination Marketing Small Business and Entrepreneurship Marketing Planning and Strategy Customer Relationship Management and Services Marketing Consumer Psychology Marketing Across Cultures Responsible Enterprise Game Theory in Economics, Finance and Business International Finance Employee Selection and Development Happiness: Work and Society International Law and Socio-economic Development Commercial Law Employment Law Intellectual Property Law Big Data and Business Intelligence Retail Marketing and Distribution Marketing Communications Public Relations: Principles and Practice Developing Professional Practice in Business Researching Contemporary Issues in Human Resource Management and Organisational Behaviour Researching Contemporary Issues for the Intelligent Enterprise Researching Contemporary Issues in Marketing Researching Contemporary Issues in Supply Chain Management Researching Contemporary Issues in Strategic Management Researching Contemporary Issues in Economics Researching Contemporary Issues in Finance *Option modules are indicative and may change, depending on timetabling and staff availability.


How to apply

Application codes

Course code:
N201
Institution code:
B72
Campus name:
Brighton
Campus code:
B

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

Foundation degree/HND/DipHE in business or a related subject. Students normally require an average of 60 per cent overall or equivalent.


English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)66.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5. in each element, or equivalent English Language qualification.

Student Outcomes

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £9535 Year 1
Northern Ireland £9535 Year 1
Scotland £9535 Year 1
Wales £9535 Year 1
Channel Islands £9535 Year 1
Republic of Ireland £9535 Year 1
EU £17250 Year 1
International £17250 Year 1

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

The fees listed in the table above are for full-time UK undergraduate students in academic year 2025-26. You will pay further fees in each year of your course. Fees may increase each year. UK undergraduate and certain postgraduate fees are regulated by the UK government. The annual fee increase will not exceed the UK government's maximum regulated tuition fee limit set for the relevant academic year. Many of our courses include the option of a salaried placement year. Tuition fees for a placement year are charged at a lower rate of £1850. The international tuition fees listed above are for full-time courses during the academic year 2025-26. Further tuition fees are payable in each year of study. Non-regulated tuition fees, which usually apply to international students and UK postgraduate students* are subject to an annual increase of a maximum of 5% or the Consumer Prices Index (CPI), whichever is higher. *Some designated postgraduate courses are regulated by the UK government – the annual fee increase for eligible UK / Home students on these designated courses will not exceed the UK government’s regulated tuition fee limit set for the relevant academic year.
Business Management (Top-Up) at University of Brighton - UCAS