BSc (Hons) Business Management (Finance) top-up University of Bolton

Course Overview

Business management qualifications are essential for opening doors in your career, whether you’re starting a new journey in business or seeking to elevate your current role. Our program is designed to enhance your existing foundation degree or HND-level knowledge, preparing you to achieve the status of BSc (Hons) Business Management (Finance) top-up graduate. You’ll engage with advanced topics in business, management, and finance, boosting your professional skills and employability.

Building on your previous studies, you’ll delve into specialized areas such as financial reporting for management, the practice and regulation of financial accounting, and the pivotal role of the finance manager. This honours-level program will also equip you with insights into strategic management while developing your critical inquiry and research skills, ultimately enhancing the quality of your work. Upon successful completion, you will receive the CMI Level 5 Award in Leadership and Management, as well as exemptions from the ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) Diploma in Business and Accounting.

A primary focus of this dynamic and flexible program is to enhance your employability. Through real-life case studies, guest speakers, and industry visits, you’ll gain valuable insights into the business environment and the expectations of employers at local, national, and international levels. We will help you develop essential skills such as communication, data analysis, time management, teamwork, and problem-solving.

Additionally, we aim to foster lifelong learning skills, empowering you to take charge of your professional development and maximize your potential for future success.

Highlights

Our Business, Management, and Marketing courses are ranked second in the UK and top in the North West of England for course and teaching satisfaction, according to the Guardian University Guide 2022.
The same guide ranks our Accounting and Finance courses third in the UK and top in the North West of England.
The Institute of Management Greater Manchester, along with the wider University, offers a warm and welcoming environment for your studies, featuring relatively small class sizes, purpose-built teaching facilities, and excellent student support and library services.
Upon successfully completing this dual award course, you will earn both an academic degree and a professionally recognized qualification—the CMI Level 5 Award in Leadership and Management. This streamlined process integrates the degree module with CMI assessments, so there are no additional exams or coursework required.
In the BSc (Hons) Business Management (Finance) top-up pathway, you will also have the chance to gain exemptions from the ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) Diploma in Business and Accounting.
This course is part of our comprehensive suite of Business Management degrees. At the honours level, depending on your prior studies, you can choose the Finance specialization, the core Business Management route, or select from other specialized pathways.
You will benefit from face-to-face sessions and one-on-one support provided by our experienced and enthusiastic lecturers, who bring a wealth of knowledge from diverse backgrounds, including multinational organizations and SMEs.
To ensure a smooth transition to honours-level study, we offer a tailored induction program that introduces you to your course and new learning environment.

Key Features

Vibrant Learning Environment: Experience studying in our dynamic Institute of Management, located in the heart of Bolton town centre.
Personalized Support: Benefit from small group and tutorial teaching, ensuring you receive excellent support from our dedicated teaching staff.
Industry Insights: Engage with guest speakers who hold senior positions in various industries, providing valuable knowledge and advice to enhance your learning.
Accessible Course Materials: Access course materials online, allowing you to prepare assignments at home and fully engage in our interactive in-class sessions.
Research-Driven Curriculum: Our teaching incorporates contemporary research findings, providing a strong academic foundation for your business management studies.
Skill Development: Our dedicated team will assist you in developing critical thinking and research skills, which you can apply in your final year dissertation or work-based project if employed in a relevant field.
Enjoyable Local Experience: Studying with us gives you the opportunity to explore Bolton’s vibrant shops, bars, restaurants, and leisure facilities. Plus, nearby Manchester offers a rich multicultural atmosphere, while the Northwest of England is celebrated for its stunning countryside, coastline, and cultural heritage.

Entry Requirements

To enroll in this program, you typically need a relevant Level HE5 qualification, such as a foundation degree or HND (e.g., FdA/FdSc or HND in Business Management). Alternatively, a suitable professional qualification at an equivalent level may also be accepted.

You may be asked to attend an interview and/or submit a portfolio of your work.

If English is not your first language, you will need to demonstrate proficiency with an IELTS score of 6.0, with no individual band lower than 5.5 (or an equivalent qualification). We also accept a variety of other English language qualifications; for more information, please visit our English Language Requirements page.

Career Opportunities

Our dual-award BSc (Hons) Business Management (Finance) top-up course is designed to deepen your understanding of business functions and elevate your expertise in finance and accounting to an honours level.

This program provides a pathway into general management and specialized fields within business finance. As a graduate, you’ll have opportunities in areas such as supply chain management, enterprise development, marketing, law, retail, and human resources. The dual qualification you’ll earn upon successful completion is tailored to enhance your employability in your chosen management domain.

In addition to building academic and industry-specific knowledge, the program emphasizes key employability skills, including critical thinking, problem-solving, and data analysis. Overall, the course equips you with essential competencies to thrive and adapt in today’s dynamic work environment.

What Can I Do with This Qualification?

Graduates with specialized knowledge in business finance, combined with a comprehensive understanding of business operations, gain a competitive edge in the job market. This degree prepares you for a diverse range of business and management roles across public, private, and voluntary sectors.

Your familiarity with business finance legislation, policies, and practices will be especially valuable in management positions within the banking and finance sector. You’ll also be well-positioned to pursue careers in areas like retail management, human resource management, marketing, customer service, advertising, merchandising, and logistics.

You may choose to further your education by enrolling in postgraduate or professional development programs in accountancy, finance, human resources, marketing, supply chain management, law, computing, or international business management. Pursuing an MBA is another viable option.

Alternative Career Options

Graduates can leverage this qualification as a stepping stone into various other careers, keeping in mind that some may require additional experience or postgraduate study. Possible career paths include:

Hotel and leisure management
Public relations
Financial management
Information systems
Market research analysis
Product management
Health policy and information
Purchasing
Teaching and education
Media (TV, film, online, newspaper, magazine)
Self-employment
Banking
Auditing and quality assurance
Project management
Risk and insurance

Modules

The modules listed below may be a mixture of compulsory and optional. You may not have the opportunity to study all the modules shown as part of the course.