**The deadline for our January Intake is 11 December 2023. April intake application deadline is 25th March 2024 and July intake application deadline is 17th June 2024. Please note however our courses begin the following week so you should aim to apply as early as possible to ensure you are able to join the course in good time.**

Take your learning further with our distance learning Business and Management BA (Hons).  

If you have a Level 4 qualification in a related subject – such as a Higher National Certificate, Higher Apprenticeship, Certificate in Higher Education or equivalent – our flexible course will allow you to top up your studies and fast-track to a BA (Hons) degree.  

From Managing People to Judgement and Decision Making, Digital Business to Strategy, you’ll study modules that have been handpicked to build on your existing business knowledge and develop key transferable skills. By graduation, you’ll be empowered to take the next step in your career, armed with a qualification that will supercharge your CV and a skill set that will help you stand out to employers.  

We strive to produce responsible business leaders who can contribute to the creation of a more inclusive, more sustainable society. Throughout, you’ll explore the cultural and ethical contexts in which international business operates, as well as the impact that commercial leaders can have on society.  

Plus, you’ll be free to study whenever and where you want and pay for your fees in module-by-module instalments.

The course is covered by the prestigious Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) accreditation for Newcastle Business School.It’s time to manage your future and help us create a better  tomorrow.

Our flexible, online business management course is open to those with a Level 4 qualification in a business or management related subject. This includes a Higher National Certificates (HNC), Certificate of Higher Education (CertHE), Higher Apprenticeship or equivalent. With a recommended study time of 15 hours a week, it is perfect if you are looking to balance your learning alongside other commitments.  

This course is designed for people who are employed, or have access to organisational experience. During each of the nine 20-credit modules you will study, you will be encouraged to tailor your projects and assessments to your current role or any future one you aspire to.?At the end of the course, you will also complete a 60-credit Professional Project, in which you will be able to draw on both the theories you have learnt and your practical experience. We will support you to apply theory to practice throughout the course, so you can benefit from your developed skill set and knowledge even before graduation.

You will be on track to top up your qualification and graduate with a BA in Business and Management in a little over three years, part-time. However, there is the opportunity to take a little longer if you need to

Our course has been designed to offer a holistic business education, developing both your “soft” and practical business skill set. Upon graduation, you’ll have the new skills, competencies and qualification needed to take the next step up – whether you wish to move into a more senior position in your current career, join a graduate scheme or even go on to study a Masters degree or MBA.  

Students who have studied other business management undergraduate degrees with us* have gone on to a wide range of careers including:

• Account Manager
• Accountant
• Business Analyst
• Data Analyst
• Digital Marketer
• Finance Manager
• Founder and Managing Director
• Graduate Management Trainee
• Graduate Scheme – Line Manager
• Graduate Trainee Bid Coordinator
• HR Administrator
• Marketing Team Leader
• Retail Manager
• Resources Manager
• Supply Chain Graduate
• Logistic Operator

As a Northumbria University student, you’ll also be able to tap into our Careers and Employment Service, which offers a range of resources and support online.