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London South Bank University (LSBU)

London, England, United Kingdom

BA (Hons) International Business Management Top-up

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?

  • No.2 in London for satisfaction with courses across Business, Management & Marketing (Guardian University League Tables 2019).
  • Professional accreditation - The School has Centre of Excellence status with the IOEE, in recognition of our entrepreneurial culture and leading-edge practice.
  • Outstanding facilities and access to the software widely used in industry: Bloomberg, SAGE, FAME, Nvivo and SPSS.
  • You could study in Europe during the first semester of the second year, with semester abroad opportunities in the USA or Australia too.
  • 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).

Campus Information

Southwark Campus

London South Bank University student union is located at 103 Borough Rd, London SE1 0AA.

Intakes

  • Jan
  • Sep Deadline: July

Application Processing Time in Days: 20

Application Process

More Information Required
10 Days
Possible Interview
10 Days
Conditional/Unconditional Offer Letter
20 Days
Visa Process
30 Days

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description IELTS (1.0 -9.0) TOEFL IBT (0-120) TOEFL CBT (0-300) PTE (10-90)
Expert 9 120 297-300 86-90
Very Good 8.5 115-119 280-293 83-86
Very Good 8 110-114 270-280 79-83
Good 7.5 102-109 253-267 73-79
Good 7 94-101 240-253 65-73
Competent 6.5 79-93 213-233 58-65
Competent 6 60-78 170-210 50-58
Modest 5.5 46-59 133-210 43-50
Modest 5 35-45 107-133 36-43
Limited 4 32-34 97-103 30-36
Extremely Limited < 4 < 31 < 93 < 30

Job Opportunity Potential

Employability
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

Employability Service
We are University of the Year for Graduate Employment for the second year in a row - The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2018, 2019.

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:

  • An 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.
  • Our Careers Gym offering group workshops on CVs, interview techniques and finding work experience, as well as regular presentations from employers across a range of sectors.

Our Student Enterprise team can also help you start your own business and develop valuable entrepreneurial skills.

PSW Opportunity

  • 2 Years PSW is applicable after completing a minimum duration of 9 months course (like- Undergraduate, Postgraduate Level)
  • 3 Years PSW is applicable after completing PhD level courses.

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

  • 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.

INDIA

  • Indian Standard XII: a minimum average of 55-65% or higher (depending on exam board and LSBU course applied for)
  • 3 passes at GCE A-Level (required grades dependant on LSBU course applied for)
  • International Baccalaureate Diploma: 24 points or higher
  • Accredited UK Foundation programme: minimum 55-60% or higher
  • Accredited Polytechnic/College Diploma (2 - 3 years duration) 58% or higher

Please note that some LSBU courses require specific units/subjects at Standard XII/A Level/IB etc. See individual course entry requirements for details.

NEPAL

  • Nepal Higher Secondary Education Certificate: 60% or higher
  • 3 passes at GCE A Level: minimum grades depend on LSBU course applied for
  • International Baccalaureate Diploma: 24 points or higher
  • Accredited UK Foundation programme: 55-60% or higher
  • Accredited UK National Diploma: Upper or Lower Credit
  • Diploma from Tribhuvan University of 3 years duration: 50% or higher

Possible advanced entry or top-up

  • Accredited UK Higher National Diploma (Possible second year or top-up entry): Upper or Lower Credit

Please note that some LSBU courses require specific units/subjects at HSEC/A Level/IB etc. See individual course entry requirements for details.

BANGLADESH

  • Bangladesh Higher Secondary Certificate: 80%/CGPA 4.5/5.0 or higher
  • 3 passes at GCE A-Level (required grades dependant on LSBU course applied for)
  • International Baccalaureate Diploma: 24 points or higher
  • Accredited UK Foundation programme: minimum 55-60% or higher
  • Accredited UK National Diploma (Upper or Lower Credit)

Possible advanced entry or top-up

  • Accredited UK Higher National Diploma (Possible second year or top-up entry): Upper or Lower Credit

Please note that some LSBU courses require specific units/subjects at HSC/Level/IB etc. See individual course entry requirements for details.

SRI LANKA

  • Sri Lankan A Levels: Typically three A-Level passed at grade C or higher
  • 3 passes at GCE A-Level (required grades dependant on LSBU course applied for)
  • International Baccalaureate Diploma: 24 points or higher
  • Accredited UK Foundation programme: minimum 55-60% or higher
  • Accredited UK National Diploma: Upper or Lower Credit
  • Accredited Sri Lankan National Diploma: Upper or Lower Credit

*Possible advanced entry or top-up

  • Accredited UK Higher National Diploma (Possible second-year entry or top-up): Upper or Lower Credit
  • Accredited Sri Lankan Higher National Diploma (Possible second year or top-up entry): Upper – Lower Credit

Please note that some LSBU courses require specific units/subjects at A Level/IB etc. See individual course entry requirements for details.

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