Business top-up courses

Discover our top up courses and see how you could become a University of Plymouth graduate in a year
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Enhance your existing qualifications and open up doors to new career or educational possibilities.

Our well established top-up courses are designed to complement your previous studies and equip you for your chosen career with a full University of Plymouth honours degree. Our top-up courses typically take just one or two years to complete, and as a top-up student you have the opportunity to graduate with a full honours degree from the University of Plymouth.

Top-ups at Plymouth Business School

Networking and collaboration

Here, at Plymouth Business School you will use your time to address ‘live’ business issues set by real organisations and cover a rich and diverse range of assessments that will support you in developing useful skills which will be invaluable in your working lives.You will also benefit from our public, private and third sector relationships and international collaborations.

Personalised support

Benefit from individual support. Subject tutors support you in your study while your personal tutor encourages your academic and personal development. A range of support, including specific modules, is provided for international students.

Study over one, two or three years

Year two (Level 5) or final year (Level 6) entry options depending on the course. Those entering at Level 5 may have the opportunity to undertake an optional placement year.

Integrated career development

As well as expert-led teaching, all undergraduate modules within Plymouth Business School have integrated within them a CV building activity, for example, through micro-credentialing, real world problem-based learning, or embedded direct employer activity.

Undergraduate top-up courses:

Get your career on track by topping up your existing studies to achieve a BA (Hons) or BSc (Hons) degree

Human resource management future of HR conference BA (Hons) Human Resource Management
 Gain an in-depth practical understanding of the role of human resource management in today's business environment.

Getty Images-465246863 Skyscraper Business Office, Corporate building in London City, England, UK BA (Hons) International Business Management
 Discover how and why businesses innovate and why enterprise is critical in the global market. Prepare for a career in the world of international business.

Business people having a discussion in cafeteria BA (Hons) Business
 Deepen your knowledge of the international business environment and your understanding how organisations operate in both multicultural and world contexts.

BA International Finance BA (Hons) International Finance
 Explore the challenges of today’s global financial community and investigate how the stock market and international money markets work.

Economics BSc (Hons) Financial Economics
 Learn about core economics principles and focus on different areas of the subject by choosing your own project area and supervisor.

Container cargo ship and cargo and sunrise BA (Hons) International Supply Chain and Shipping Management
Carry out in-depth analysis of the supply chain and logistics industry, and examine the latest regulations and governance in ports, shipping and supply chain, while developing business and management skills.

Table setting by the beach tourism hospitality and events BA (Hons) Hospitality, Tourism and Events Management
 Want to stay ahead of the curve? Our unique top-up degree puts you on top of the game in three rapidly growing industries.

MBA Master of Business Administration

Our MBA is a top-up programme designed specifically for holders of postgraduate diplomas in business or management, allowing you to fast-track your studies to gain a full MBA award. The programme assessment is project based and supported through expert supervision and online learning – it can be studied from any location worldwide.

The MBA top-up programme offers one core award with the option of subject specialism pathways including global supply chain management, marketing, entrepreneurship, finance, human resource management and operations management.

Discover our MBA top-up

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Plymouth Business School

  • ?Committed to social, economic and environmental responsibility

  • ?Supporting the internationally recognised focus on sustainability and social purpose of the University

  • ?Leading business ready graduates onto a successful career and happy life

  • ?Supporting graduates to make informed choices based on current economic and market trends

  • ?Building students resilience and confidence

  • ?Promoting practical skills development