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Business and Enterprise (Top-up) (Online), BA (Hons)

Give your business CV the boost it needs to make your mark on the world of business with a flexible online top-up degree that hones your entrepreneurial skills and practical expertise.

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Time investment: 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time

Location: Online

Cost: Up to £13,200

Language: English

About this degree

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Fast-track your business future online

Looking to move up in business without putting life on hold? This online BA (Hons) is designed for busy professionals who want to combine work experience with practical business knowledge.

You’ll explore key areas of enterprise, leadership, and management while studying entirely online, giving you the flexibility to fit learning around your life.

By blending theory with real-world application, you’ll develop the confidence to lead effectively—just as entrepreneurs like Richard Branson, Oprah Winfrey, or Sara Blakely have done in building their successful ventures.

Become an entrepreneur people look up to

Develop the mindset and skills to tackle complex business challenges creatively and strategically.

Through modules on innovation, business growth, productivity, and leadership, you’ll work on projects that mirror the challenges faced by industry leaders.

You’ll learn how to identify opportunities, implement solutions, and adapt to changing markets, preparing you to make meaningful contributions in your own professional context.

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Turn ideas into real-world impact

You’ll apply your learning to real life with a Professional Project tailored to your career or organisation.

This hands-on experience lets you test ideas, develop strategies, and evaluate outcomes in a real-world setting.

By the end of the course, you’ll have enhanced your professional expertise, strengthened your enterprising approach, and built the practical skills and confidence to drive growth, innovation, and success, following in the footsteps of some of the world’s most inspiring entrepreneurs.

Where you’ll be studying

Studying at Teesside University

Teesside University delivers 100% online, career-focused education designed to help you thrive anywhere in the world.

With a Gold rating (Teaching Excellence Framework 2023) and recognised for outstanding student experience, Teesside combines expert teaching with research that drives real-world impact.

Flexible and innovative, they offer online courses that fit around your life, empowering you to upskill, reskill, or take the next step in your career.

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Learning outcomes

Apply business smarts

Evaluate workplace activities and decisions by blending theory with practical experience.

Think like an innovator

Use creativity, strategic thinking, and enterprising skills to tackle business challenges and drive growth.

Lead projects with confidence

Design and manage inquiry-led projects that deliver real impact and professional development.

Make theory work for you

Bring together ideas from across business disciplines and apply academic learning directly to your work context.

Boost your work-based skills

Collaborate, reflect, and create tangible impact through modules aligned with your career goals.

Additional information

If you’re an international student or English is not your first language, you’ll need to demonstrate English language skills equivalent to IELTS 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in each component. You can do so with one of the following accepted tests:

UKVI approved IELTS (Academic)
Non-UKVI approved IELTS
Trinity Integrated Skills in English (ISE) – B2 and C1 tests
Pearson’s PTE Academic
PTE Academic UKVI
LanguageCert International ESOL SELT
TOEFL iBT
WAEC grades A1 to C6
NECO grades A1 to C5
SPM grades A to C
Kenya High School Certificate Grade C+ or Higher
Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education grades 1 to 6
Uganda Certificate of Education grades 1 to 6

This course is delivered entirely online, and you’ll learn through a variety of methods, including lectures, seminars, guided discussion and assigned reading.

You’ll experience a range of assessments designed to help you and your module leaders track your progress. Some assessments are formative, giving you feedback to improve and deepen your understanding, while others are summative and contribute to your final module mark.

This degree equips you with the skills and knowledge to excel in various roles within the business sector. Graduates often pursue careers as business development managers, project coordinators, or operations managers.

The course also prepares you for roles in marketing, human resources, and consultancy, where you can apply your expertise to drive business success. With a strong foundation in entrepreneurship and strategic thinking, you'll be well-positioned to navigate the dynamic landscape of modern business.

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Modules

Explore effective strategies and practical pathways to successful business expansion through interactive sessions and case studies.

Develop entrepreneurial thinking, risk management, and innovative problem-solving skills.

Explore how practitioner-led research can inform and improve educational practice. This module helps you connect research theories with real-world teaching, enhancing your ability to make informed, research-based decisions in diverse educational settings.

Plan and implement a bespoke work-based project to effect change and demonstrate leadership.