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BA Business Management Top-Up Degree in Middlesbrough

Cost£9,250
Duration1 year
DeliveryClassroom based
Start14 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime

£9,250 a year. Contact Middlesbrough College for more info.

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About this course

BA Business Management Top-Up Degree in Middlesbrough. Classes run at Middlesbrough College, full-time during the day, and the course takes one year to complete. Student finance may be available to help with fees, so check what support you could receive.

The course builds on earlier business study across management, marketing, and human resource management. You'll also explore how organisations respond to the external environment. A key part of the year is your individual Business Based Dissertation, where you choose a topic and carry out your own primary research.

You may also be eligible for dual accreditation with the Chartered Management Institute. You'll finish with a BA in Business Management.

Who this course is for

This course maintains the key themes of business (developed in the first two years of study) these being, management, marketing, HRM and understanding the external environment as well as preparing and supporting students through their individual Business Based Dissertation where you have the opportunity to set and study a topic of your choice and carry out primary research in a business related activity. Students will also be eligible to claim dual accreditation for a Chartered Management Institute (CMI) qualification by the end of the course. This programme is IoT (Institute of Technology) recognised, guaranteeing you outstanding technical training. Click here for programme specification. This programme is validated by the Open University. For information on the OU regulations, fee information, refunds and payment details including annual increases, and accessibility statement please see our Essential Information page.

Entry requirements

Please check our website for entry requirements

What you will learn

  • You'll develop your understanding of management theory and practice.
  • You'll study marketing principles and how businesses reach their customers.
  • You'll explore human resource management and how organisations manage people.
  • You'll analyse the external environment and its impact on business decisions.
  • You'll plan and carry out a Business Based Dissertation on a topic of your choice.
  • You'll conduct primary research into a real business-related activity.
  • You'll build the analytical and strategic skills employers look for in management roles.

How you will learn

You'll study in the classroom full-time during the day. The course includes taught sessions covering management, marketing, HRM, and the business environment. A significant part of your assessment is the individual Business Based Dissertation, where you set your own research question and carry out primary research. Assessment is through coursework and your dissertation.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Middlesbrough College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Business Manager, leads teams and oversees day-to-day operations.
  • Operations Manager, keeps business processes running efficiently.
  • Marketing Manager, plans and delivers campaigns for a business.
  • HR Manager, manages recruitment, staff development, and employee relations.
  • Project Manager, coordinates projects from planning through to delivery.
  • Business Development Manager, finds new opportunities and grows revenue.

What you could study next

  • Chartered Management Institute (CMI) qualifications, deepen your management credentials if you gain dual accreditation through this course.
  • Postgraduate Certificate in Business Administration, a step toward a full Master's degree.
  • MBA (Master of Business Administration), the next level for those aiming at senior leadership roles.
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