STUDY
| Institution code: | S82 |
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| UCAS code: | N207 |
| Start date: | September 2026 |
| Duration: | One year full-time, two years part-time |
| Location: | Ipswich |
| Typical Offer: | HND or FdA in Business Management |
| Institution code: | S82 |
|---|---|
| UCAS code: | N207 |
| Start date: | September 2026 |
| Duration: | One year full-time, two years part-time |
|---|---|
| Location: | Ipswich |
| Typical Offer: | HND or FdA in Business Management |
Overview
The BA (Hons) Business Management (Top up) course brings together degree-level education and professional practise. Our BA (Hons) Business Management degree has been co-designed with industry experts to equip you with the hands-on experience and knowledge relevant to industry allowing you to thrive in a complex, digital landscape.
Top up students join the BA (Hons) Business Management degree at the start of the third year. Here you have the choice to customise your degree based on individual ambitions and interests. A BA (Hons) Business Management degree will be awarded upon completion of the course.
We know that the future of business includes the metaverse, AI and machine learning so it’s important to us that you leave your degree with an understanding of how those areas work and how they will impact your future career. All students will take our Future of Business module at our Digitech centre, BT’s Adastral Park, which provides you with insight into technological advancements and innovation at the cutting edge of current and future developments.

Get closer to your future in business
Course Modules
Our undergraduate programmes are delivered as 'block and blend', more information can be found on Why Suffolk? You can also watch our Block and Blend video
Downloadable information regarding all University of Suffolk courses, including Key Facts, Course Aims, Course Structure and Assessment, is available in the Definitive Course Record.
The Final Year Enterprise or Capstone modules provides you with the opportunity to work on a project of your own interest in your final year.
Capstone Project: The Capstone project provides you with the opportunity to work on a project of your own interest. On this module, you will design a well-defined research project supported by appropriate methodologies and critically analyse and synthesise findings to formulate meaningful conclusions or recommendations with an opportunity to present research findings effectively through written or written and presentation. Students are expected to draw upon knowledge and skills from other modules as they work on their projects.
Enterprise Project: On this module you will develop your own business idea from concept to plan and pitch it professionally. Working independently and with the support of experienced supervisors and business leaders, you will build skills in creativity, problem-solving, communication, and critical reflection, while exploring responsible, sustainable entrepreneurship and drawing on learning from across your degree to address real-world challenges that are of interest to you.
This module encourages you to appreciate and understand the financial management decision-making process in the digitally transforming corporate environment. On completion of this module, you will be able to evaluate corporate financial management decisions from both quantitative and qualitative perspectives and Use AI to generate and evaluate possible solutions to real-world financial scenarios.
This module emphasises the interaction between strategic change initiatives and the people element within organizations, highlighting leadership's role in driving successful transformation. on completion of this module, students will be able to analyse strategic change models and frameworks and apply them to real-world business scenarios.
The module explores the psychology of consumer decision-making, factors that influence buying behaviour and how we can effectively market to consumers based on this insight. On this module you will apply consumer behaviour theory to understand customers buying behaviours and customer journeys
This module equips you with a foundational understanding of digital innovation, transformation frameworks, and the skills to navigate, design, and implement digital strategies. On this module you will analyse, design, and implement effective digital transformation strategies considering ethical and sustainability impacts of proposed strategies.
Course Modules
Our undergraduate programmes are delivered as 'block and blend', more information can be found on Why Suffolk? You can also watch our Block and Blend video.
Downloadable information regarding all University of Suffolk courses, including Key Facts, Course Aims, Course Structure and Assessment, is available in the Definitive Course Record.
The Final Year Enterprise or Capstone modules provides you with the opportunity to work on a project of your own interest in your final year.
Capstone Project: The Capstone project provides you with the opportunity to work on a project of your own interest. On this module, you will design a well-defined research project supported by appropriate methodologies and critically analyse and synthesise findings to formulate meaningful conclusions or recommendations with an opportunity to present research findings effectively through written or written and presentation. Students are expected to draw upon knowledge and skills from other modules as they work on their projects.
Enterprise Project: On this module you will develop your own business idea from concept to plan and pitch it professionally. Working independently and with the support of experienced supervisors and business leaders, you will build skills in creativity, problem-solving, communication, and critical reflection, while exploring responsible, sustainable entrepreneurship and drawing on learning from across your degree to address real-world challenges that are of interest to you.
This module encourages you to appreciate and understand the financial management decision-making process in the digitally transforming corporate environment. On completion of this module, you will be able to evaluate corporate financial management decisions from both quantitative and qualitative perspectives and Use AI to generate and evaluate possible solutions to real-world financial scenarios.
This module emphasises the interaction between strategic change initiatives and the people element within organizations, highlighting leadership's role in driving successful transformation. on completion of this module, students will be able to analyse strategic change models and frameworks and apply them to real-world business scenarios.
The module explores the psychology of consumer decision-making, factors that influence buying behaviour and how we can effectively market to consumers based on this insight. On this module you will apply consumer behaviour theory to understand customers buying behaviours and customer journeys
This module equips you with a foundational understanding of digital innovation, transformation frameworks, and the skills to navigate, design, and implement digital strategies. On this module you will analyse, design, and implement effective digital transformation strategies considering ethical and sustainability impacts of proposed strategies.
WHY SUFFOLK
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WhatUni Student Choice Awards 20252nd Teaching Satisfaction
Guardian University Guide 20262nd Student Experience
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Entry Requirements
Career Opportunities
Latest research shows that technology, automation & artificial intelligence (AI) could deliver a 22% boost to the UK economy by 2030(1). By ensuring we are designing our course to focus on the future of business and innovation we are preparing you for the future of the world of work. Despite the significant growth in AI there’s also been a growing number of roles that require direct human interaction. Business Development Managers were the 2nd most in demand occupations in the UK in 2021, closely followed by Business Management professionals and project managers,8th most in demand (2)
This degree enables you to work within a range of industries, whether major corporates, the public sector, SME’s, charities or start-ups. Graduates have gone on to set up their own businesses through the support of our innovations labs and some have gone on to become account managers, hold senior management and leadership roles in a range of national and international organisations.
The key element of this degree and is specialised pathways is that you can becoming an expert in a specialist subject such as Marketing or Entrepreneurship but you still carry with you that crucial business acumen needed in industry.
Our Careers, Employability and Enterprise Team are here to support you, not only whilst you complete your studies, but after you graduate and beyond.
To find out more about our range of services and support, please visit our Careers, Employability and Enterprise page.
Facilities and Resources
- Innovation Lab
- Ideas Room
- Digitech
- Film & Photography studios
- 3D printing lab
- Library
- Online Learning Platform (OLE)
- Podcast recording suite