Do you have equivalent of the first two years of a degree - such as an HND or another qualification – but you’d like to top up to a full degree? Would you like to be prepared for a career in international business and management? Then this International Business Management Top-up to BA (Hons) is for you.
Why International Business Management at LSBU?
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No.2 in London for satisfaction with courses across Business, Management & Marketing (Guardian University League Tables 2019).
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Professional accreditation - The School has Centre of Excellence status with the IOEE, in recognition of our entrepreneurial culture and leading-edge practice.
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Outstanding facilities and access to the software widely used in industry: Bloomberg, SAGE, FAME, Nvivo and SPSS.
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You could study in Europe during the first semester of the second year, with semester abroad opportunities in the USA or Australia too.
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Our graduates have strong employment prosepects; we're joint 2nd for career prospects amongst London universities (Guardian University League Tables 2020) and first overall for graduate prospects in Business Studies amongst London Modern universities (Sunday Times League Table 2020).
Successful record of relevant, recent study to a level broadly equivalent to years one and two of undergraduate study including first two years of a degree or a completed foundation degree with a minimum merit profile on Level 5 modules or:
Recent HND in a relevant subject. with a minimum merit profile on Level 5 modules or:
Other recent relevant qualification that is equivalent to the first two years of a degree.
We welcome equivalent qualifications from around the world. English language qualifications for international students: IELTS score of 6.0 or Cambridge Proficiency or Advanced Grade C.
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Missing English and Maths qualifications?
If you do not have the required English and Maths qualifications needed to satisfy the entry requirements for this programme, we have courses available at our partner College that you can take to upskill in these areas. Find out more at South Bank College.
Advanced entry
If you have already completed some studies at another university, we may be able to consider you for advanced entry. Please see our advanced entry page for more information.
BA (Hons) International Business Management (Top Up) (PT) - Year 1
The fee shown is for entry 2025/26
UK fee: £4767.5
International fee: £8800
AOS/LSBU code: 5705
Session code: 1PS00
Total course fee:
* The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees.
UK: £9535
International: £17600
BA (Hons) International Business Management (Top Up) (PT) - Year 1
The fee shown is for entry 2024/25. If no fee shown or its blank. The fee for 2025/26 will be published shortly. Please visit again soon for the updated fee.
UK fee: £4625
International fee: £8450
AOS/LSBU code: 5705
Session code: 1PS01
Total course fee:
* The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees.
UK: £9250
International: £16900
BA (Hons) International Business Management (Top Up) (PT) - Year 2
The fee shown is for entry 2025/26
UK fee: £4767.5
International fee: £8800
AOS/LSBU code: 5705
Session code: 2PS00
Total course fee:
* The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees.
UK: £9535
International: £17600
BA (Hons) International Business Management (Top Up) (PT) - Year 2
The fee shown is for entry 2024/25. If no fee shown or its blank. The fee for 2025/26 will be published shortly. Please visit again soon for the updated fee.
UK fee: £4625
International fee: £8450
AOS/LSBU code: 5705
Session code: 2PS01
Total course fee:
* The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees.
BA (Hons) International Business Management (Top Up) (FT) - Year 1
The fee shown is for entry 2025/26
UK fee: £9535
International fee: £17600
AOS/LSBU code: 5704
Session code: 1FS00
BA (Hons) International Business Management (Top Up) (FT) - Year 1
The fee shown is for entry 2024/25. If no fee shown or its blank. The fee for 2025/26 will be published shortly. Please visit again soon for the updated fee.
UK fee: £9250
International fee: £16900
AOS/LSBU code: 5704
Session code: 1FS01
Total course fee:
* The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees.
Please check your fee status and whether you are considered a Home, EU or International student for fee-paying purposes and for our regulatory returns, by reading the UKCISA regulations.
The University reserves the right to increase its fees in line with changes to legislation, regulation and any government guidance or decisions.
The fees for international students are reviewed annually and the University reserves the right to increase the tuition fees in line with the RPIX measure of inflation up to 4 per cent.
Scholarships
We offer several types of fee reduction through our scholarships and bursaries. Find the full list and other useful information on our scholarships page.
International students
The course is not currently open to international students.
Once we have made you an offer, you can apply for accommodation. You can rent from LSBU and you’ll deal directly with the university, not third party providers. That means we can guarantee you options to suit all budgets, with clear tenancy agreements and all-inclusive rents that include insurance for your personal belongings, internet access in each bedroom and on-site laundry facilities.
Or, if you’d rather rent privately, we can give you a list of landlords – just ask our Accommodation Service.
You don't need to wait for a confirmed place on a course to start applying for student finance. Read how to pay your fees as an undergraduate student.
Prepare to start
Applicant events
After you’ve received your offer we’ll send you emails about events we run to help you prepare for your course.
Welcome Week
Before you start your course we’ll send you information on what you’ll need to do before you arrive and during your first few days on campus. You can read about the process on our Welcome Week pages.
Suggested reading list:
Carter and Jones-Evans (2012) Enterprise and Small Business, Principles, practice and Policy, Pearson, London
Sharpe (2012) Foreign Exchange the Complete Deal, Harriman's
You’ll find this course has a strong focus on enterprise. It’s an international programme which focuses on business and management, preparing you to operate and compete in an ever-changing business world. The course covers strategic management, global markets, small and medium-sized enterprises, decision-making, finance, business creativity, analytics and research methods.
Core modules:
Leadership, Strategy and Change
Succeeding in International Business
Small Business Management
International Business Management Project
Optional modules:
Global Finance and Technology
Contemporary Issues in HRM
Strategic Market Channels
Agile Project Management
Retail Boutiques and Shopper Behaviour
Business Intelligence
New Technology Innovations
Volunteering
Careers
Employability Service
At LSBU, we want to set you up for a successful career. During your studies – and for two years after you graduate – you’ll have access to our Employability Service, which includes:
Free employability workshop and events for student all year round, more details can be found on our event section.
Online board where you can see a wide range of placements: part-time, full-time or voluntary. You can also drop in to see our Job Shop advisers, who are always available to help you take the next step in your search.
LSBU Careers Hub offering group workshops on CVs, interview techniques and support, guidance on future careers, as well as loads of career resources, connecting you with employers, exciting events, 1-1 support and relevant workshops.
Our Student Enterprise team can also help you start your own business and develop valuable entrepreneurial skills.
You’ll be prepared when you graduate for a career in business and management. All the way through the course, employability skills are promoted – with guest speakers from industry, business insights, graduate start-up and entrepreneur schemes. Our graduates have gone onto jobs such as:
Local Business Development Manager at Audi
Consultant at JCW
Administration Assistant at NHS
Talent Intelligence Manager at Talent Intelligence
Account Assistant at ABC Accountancy
Operations Manager at Patisserie Chocolat Limited
Financial Market Trader
HR Advisor at UK National Audit Office
Finance Intern at Eversholt Rail Group
Operations and Administration at The Rose Theatre
Assistant Events Officer at Birkbeck, University of London
Freelance Web Developer
Customer Service at Santander UK Corporate & Commercial
Administration Assistant at Mars Capital
National Manager at Elevation Networks
Sales & partnership manager at HomeRez
Business Controller at L'Oréal Luxe Travel Retail Monde
The School has Centre of Excellence status with the IOEE, in recognition of our entrepreneurial culture and leading-edge practice.
Centre of Excellence status is the IoEE’s (Institute of Enterprise and Entrepreneurs) flagship organisational accreditation for organisations that promote and deliver enterprise skills development – and is in recognition of the School’s entrepreneurial culture and leading-edge practice.
Memberships
LSBU Business School is an esteemed member institution of the Business Graduates Association (BGA), an international membership and quality assurance body of world-leading and high-potential Business Schools who share a commitment for responsible management practices and lifelong learning, and are looking to provide positive impact on their students, communities, and the economy as a whole. BGA is the sister brand to the Association of MBAs (AMBA), the world's impartial authority on postgraduate management education.
As a BGA member institution, students of LSBU Business School are able to access BGA's individual membership, which offers a range of tools and resources designed to support the professional and personal development of business students and graduates, free of charge. This includes CV building services, a job search function, skill assessments, thought-leadership, partner discounts and much more.
Teaching and Assessment
Your learning materials are available on the Virtual Learning Environment so you can access them any time. Seminars make use of group-work and discussions, workshops and computer lab work.
Extracurricular activities
Business students benefit from a number of facilities and software available within the LSBU Business School, but are also host to a whole number of extracurricular activities that help prepare students for the world of work.
Below is a list of extracurricular activities which students can get involved in, utilising the facilities which we have available, to make the learning process at LSBU much more practical and hands-on.
MyMathLabGlobal– a global online learning tool that enables students to learn online, undertake tutorials and assessments, ultimately encouraging student success.
The BE Programme – our BE programme provides a whole range of activities
Institute of Directors (IoD) – our close relationship with the IoD results in regular networking events with senior IoD members, entry into the Young Director of the Year award, membership with the IoD, and access to all of their great resources.
Business Solutions Centre - Students of LSBU’s Business School offer a free drop-in service to local businesses.
Live Projects – students benefit from live projects with real businesses who present problems and students have to suggest solutions. In 2017, they worked with London Met, and this year they worked on a English heritage clothing company, just to name two.
Hackathons – an event, which brings students together to solve a business problem over a short period, you will need to think fast and work as a team to come up with an innovative solution!
ILX courses – We provide a number of accredited courses, which prepare students for project management, a crucial skill respected within the business sector.
Learn a language – students will have the opportunity to learn another language, an invaluable skill in a global city. Another language is just another skill we can support you with, supporting you for future career success.
Personal Tutoring
As an undergraduate student in LSBU Business School, your personal development and wellbeing is very important to us, so we have developed a personal tutoring system that is tailored to your individual and group needs.
Firstly, you will be allocated a personal tutor who will be available to you on a 1:1 basis as well as facilitating group personal tutoring sessions which will be designed to enhance your academic and personal development within your degree programme.
In addition to an allocated personal tutor, there will also be a personal tutor available ‘on call’ in a designated room, called ‘Talk’, for confidential 1:1 pastoral care meetings every day of the academic semester from 9am to 8pm. This personal tutor can be seen by appointment or within a few minutes in order to assist you with any concerns that you may have.
Our personal tutoring motto is that we want you to "Achieve, Succeed & Excel".
