The University of Bolton traces its origins back to 1824 when the Bolton Mechanics’ Institute was initially founded. Since then the institution has a long and distinguished history of providing quality education and was granted degree awarding powers in 1990, achieving university status in 2004.

Today, University of Bolton is ranked 30^th in the UK by the Guardian (2024) and number 1 in the North West for Student Satisfaction by the Complete University Guide. Located in Greater Manchester, the university boasts a modern and international campus with approximately 6,000 undergraduate students

The BSc (Hons) Business Management top-up degree is delivered online by Western International College Online (WINC) with the final degree awarded by the University of Bolton.

The programme has an international context with the aim of preparing students for the global nature of modern business practice. The syllabus has an emphasis on real world experience which is informed by the latest research and global practices. This degree programme provides the opportunity to develop specialize business expertise as it covers a variety of subject areas.

It will enable students to develop skills such as team work, communication and time management, all essential for the workplace along with an appreciation for self-evaluation and reflection. Regardless of the industry students intend to pursue careers in, the BSc (Hons) Business Management Top-Up programme will provide graduates with a critical understanding of the problems and challenges facing organisations worldwide and equip them with the analytical and complex problem solving skills required to identify and articulate potential solutions.

Full time: 1 year (2 semesters)

Part time: 2-3 years

NCC Education Level 4 and Level 5 Diploma in Business
SQA HND in Business
ATHE Level 4 and 5 Diploma in Business
Qualifi Level 4 and 5 Diploma in Business
Pearson BTEC HND in Business (Management)
OTHM Level 4 and 5 Diploma in Business Management

Applicants who have successfully completed 2 years of study at a university can also be considered for direct entry with advanced standing. Other equivalent qualifications may be accepted for entry to this programme, subject to consideration by WINC Online and the University of Bolton.

Units comprise of weekly video lectures, tutorial exercises, discussion forums and live chat sessions with subject experts which will be accessed through WINC Virtual Learning Environment. Students will have the opportunity to interact with other students from around the world

Students study five core units to achieve a total of 120 credits:

Strategic Management – 20 credits

International HRM – 20 credits

E-Commerce and Contemporary Marketing Practice – 20 credits

Logistics and Operations Management – 20 credits

Dissertation – 40 credits