BSc (Hons) Business Management (Top-up)

You will complete a research project which will give you an opportunity to study, in-depth, a subject of specific interest or of direct relevance to your future employment. The successful completion of this leads to the BSc (Hons) classification.

Timetables

Please note that while we make every effort to ensure that timetables are as student-friendly as possible, scheduled teaching can take place on any day of the week. Wednesday afternoons are normally reserved for sports and societies activities.

Modules   

Across the programme Employability Standards are built into every module. These are designed in consultation with employers, so you will always be able to see the relevance of what you are studying to your future career.    

All full-time academic programmes at the RAU are constructed using a selection of modules, each of which requires engagement with a variety of learning activities. Successful completion of module assessments will result in the award of credits, and students are required to achieve a total of 120 credits. Part-time students are required to achieve a 60 credits per year over two years.

Each module represents a value of 15 credits or multiples thereof. Each 15-credit module represents a minimum of 150 hours of student learning, effort and assessment. To achieve the award of BSc (Hons) in Business Management, a student must achieve a minimum of 120 credits. For this BSc (Hons) Top-up course, your grade is calculated entirely on this course's modules. 

The modules available for this degree are shown below. They may change for your year of study as we regularly review our module offerings to ensure they’re informed by the latest research and teaching methods.   

• 3242 Negotiation in Business: Explore the process of negotiation as a form of persuasion and problem-solving within professional and personal communication contexts
• 3300 Research Project / Dissertation: Develop a detailed research proposal that presents a well-developed research aim supported by clear research objectives
• 3314 Strategic Management: Understand how to translate strategic objectives into actionable initiatives
• 3315 Managing Innovation: Investigate the theoretical models and frameworks which facilitate innovation
• 3316 Changing Consumer Behaviour: Interpret consumer behaviour using concepts from diverse disciplinary perspectives including psychology, sociology, anthropology and consumer culture

Plus a choice of ONE elective in each semester, from:

• 3041 Corporate Finance: Explore how finance affects the corporate world and the individual
• 3323 Food Ethics and Governance: Explore different ethics frameworks and how they inform decision making about food
• 3325 Rural Entrepreneurship: Gain the skills needed to successfully launch a business
• 3332 Specialist Study Module: Undertake a self-directed study within the chosen specialist area
• 3340 Farm Business Consultancy: Explore budgeting, financial forecasting, risk management and overall evaluation of the financial health of a farm business

The availability of electives to individual students will be dependent on timetabling considerations and on sufficient students electing to take part.

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• International project manager
• Business strategy manager
• Sales executive
• Distribution manager

The University and the School of Business and Entrepreneurship has links with a wide range of businesses, through our local Growth Hub, Chamber of Commerce, Enterprise partnership and over 175 years of successful Alumni.

"To see our students going to work at some real top-notch UK and international companies is absolutely phenomenal."

Dr Matthew Rogers-Draycott, Lecturer

Typical offers

• A Foundation Degree or an HND in a related subject, achieving 240 credits overall and gained in the last five years
• Depending on previous studies, you may be required to complete additional ‘bridging’ studies prior to enrolling on the Honours course in order to cover identified gaps in previous learning

Flexible entry

The University welcomes interest from applicants who may not have the standard entry requirements. A wide range of qualifications and experience are accepted in order to join University degree programmes. The University always considers evidence of personal, professional (APL) and educational experience, (APEL), which show an ability to meet the demands of their intended programme of study.

Further information

Read more general information about our entry requirements.

International students will also need to achieve IELTS Academic or equivalent at the appropriate level for your programme of study. English language requirements for international students.

For any further help, please contact our admissions team:  

• Email: admissions@rau.ac.uk
• Telephone: +44 (0)1285 889912

2025-26 Applicants

For the academic year 2025-26 the tuition fees for this course are: 

For part-time study, please contact admissions@rau.ac.uk for further information.

Please also refer to the funding your time at university page.

Tuition fees may be subject to an inflationary increase each year as set out in our Access and Participation Plan.

If you are an Irish national you can check if you meet the requirements for Home Fees. Please visit the UKCISA website and consult the pdf guide “England HE – who pays Home Fees”. First check category ‘3 years in Republic of Ireland/UK/Islands, settled in UK’ or ‘Brexit temporary offer for courses starting before 2028: Irish citizens with residence in Europe or overseas territories’. You will possibly need to be fee assessed when you submit an application for study to the RAU.

Scholarships

The University offers a wide range of generous fee waivers and bursaries. To find out more about the these, please visit the bursaries, awards and scholarships page.