Business Management Practice BA (Hons) top-up
Why choose this course?
This 12-month course is designed for those who work, or have worked, in business, management or administration. It will enable you to top-up your qualification to a BA (Hons). It can further your professional development or progression to postgraduate-level study.
You'll study leadership and the management of human resources in an organisation. Through studying (or studying and considering) marketing and management theories, you'll be ready to make well researched recommendations for your workplace.You'll learn how innovation and entrepreneurship creates financial and social value, and how to encourage innovation in your workplace.
| Attendance | Apply | Year of entry |
|---|---|---|
| 12 months equivalent to full time, with part-time attendance as required | Apply direct to the University | 2020 |
| Location | Kingston Hill |
Reasons to choose Kingston University
- Work-based learning and self-study are complemented with two days at the University each month (Friday and Saturday). Modules include work-based projects.
- You'll study alongside people of all ages, working at all levels in a variety of companies and sectors.
- Kingston Business School has received a business accreditation earned by just five per cent of the world's business schools, from the AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business). This shows you'll receive a business education that meets standards of excellence.
What you will study
Please note that this is an indicative list of modules and is not intended as a definitive list. Those listed here may also be a mixture of core and optional modules.
Year 1
You will study four core modules, covering general business areas that apply to the majority of organisations. You will gain an understanding of the perspectives and theories relating to the leadership of people and the strategic management of human resources within an organisational setting. You will also apply marketing theory and strategic management theories and concepts to the workplace, with a view to producing well-researched recommendations for your company. Finally, you will learn about the importance of innovation and entrepreneurship as a means of creating both financial and social value, and how to make innovation happen in your workplace.
Core modules
Leading Organisations
30 credits
This module focuses on building understanding of the perspectives and theories relating to the leadership of people and the strategic management of human resources (SHRM) employed within an organisational setting. Students will critically evaluate the debates about the different theories and practices relating to how organisations maximise the contribution of human resources to organisational capability. Students will be able to select an aspect of human resource management and leadership management and apply theoretical concepts to the workplace with a view to producing well-researched recommendations.
Marketing Applications and Planning
30 credits
This module is a core requirement for students studying the Business Management Practice BA(Hons) course. It allows students to explore subjects introduced at levels 4 and 5 in more depth. Particular emphasis will be placed on applying specific marketing theory to the workplace. Students will be able to select an aspect of marketing management and apply theoretical concepts to the workplace with a view to producing well-researched recommendations.
Strategic Management
30 credits
This module is a core requirement for students studying the Business Management Practice BA(Hons) course. It allows students to explore strategic management related issues. Students will critically evaluate and debate contemporary developments in this field. Particular emphasis will be placed on applying specific strategic management theories and concepts to the workplace.
Making Innovation Happen
30 credits
Innovation is fundamental to all economies, societies and organisations as a means of creating both financial and social value. Innovation is delivered by an entrepreneurial management, defined as a specific set of management capabilities and competences. Innovation is therefore a key driver of economic growth and addressing social and environmental problems the state cannot address. Government understand only too well how innovation and entrepreneurship underpins future economic prosperity. The module is therefore of critical importance to students in the workplace.
The information above reflects the currently intended course structure and module details. Updates may be made on an annual basis and revised details will be published through Programme Specifications ahead of each academic year. The regulations governing this course are available on our website. If we have insufficient numbers of students interested in an optional module, this may not be offered.
Entry requirements
Teaching and assessment
Timetabled teaching and learning on this course includes lectures, workshops in computer labs, small group tutorials and seminars.
Who teaches this course?
You will be taught by an experienced teaching team whose expertise and knowledge are closely matched to the content of the modules on this course. The team includes senior academics and professional practitioners with industry experience. Student academic mentors also provide support during certain tutorials / seminars, under the supervision of the module leader.
The following group of staff members are currently involved in the delivery of different elements of this course. This pool is subject to change at any time within the academic year.
After you graduate
Graduates of this course will be well prepared for a wide range of career choices across business disciplines and sectors.
The work-based learning aspect enables students to contribute effectively to developments in their own organisation, showcasing their talent and enthusiasm. Many graduates also find that this course gives them the confidence and impetus to go on to study for postgraduate degrees and professional qualifications.
