Business (Top-Up) (Hons)

Overview

The BA Business (Top-Up) (Hons) programme from Arden University Online will develop your management and strategic skills while helping you better understand the internal and external business environment. After graduating, you will be an adaptable ‘all-rounder’ – essential in an ever changing business world.

This top-up is equivalent to your final year of undergraduate study. You’ll be brought up to speed with the issues managers face in today’s business world, whilst developing your strategic and management skills. You’ll explore the internal and external business environment, gaining an in-depth understanding of business functions.

Syllabus Content

During this course, you’ll gain the skills to become an effective manager in a wide range of business environments. By helping you understand modern business functions and hone strategic business skills, you’ll graduate with the groundwork to fulfil your career aspirations.

Accreditation and Partnerships

Chartered Management Institute (CMI) accreditation means graduates will be automatically awarded the CMI Foundation Chartered Manager (fCMgr) status. This professional status recognises that you have the foundation skills needed to be an effective manager, helping you to stand out from the competition and start your management career journey - with a clear pathway to achieving full Chartered Manager status.

You'll also gain a Level 6 Certification in Strategic Leadership and Management alongside your degree at no additional cost, and receive free CMI membership throughout your studies, which permits access to exclusive resources, mentoring services, as well as networking events.

Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) membership reflects the fact that Arden University has successfully matched the high standards required by the AACSB, and enables the sharing of ideas and the exchange best practises between global business schools.

Accreditation

CMI Accredited

This course is accredited by the Chartered Management Institute. As an Arden student, you’ll have free CMI Membership during your studies, giving you access to a range of additional resources including a mentoring service and career networking opportunities.