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Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) – Top-Up

Business Education for Career Progression and Professional Readiness

In today’s competitive and fast-changing business environment, employers seek graduates who not only understand business fundamentals but can also apply strategic thinking, demonstrate leadership potential, and contribute effectively from day one.

The Top-up Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) is a final-stage undergraduate The Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) Top-Up is a final-stage undergraduate programme designed for students who already hold a recognised Level 5 qualification or equivalent diploma and wish to complete a full bachelor’s degree in a focused and efficient timeframe.

This programme enables learners to upgrade their existing qualification to a globally recognized bachelor’s degree, while developing advanced business knowledge, professional recognised bachelor’s degree, while developing advanced business knowledge, professional skills, and career readiness for employment or postgraduate study.


Why This BBA Top-Up Matters

Unlike traditional three- or four-year undergraduate degrees, this BBA Top-Up provides a direct and practical progression route for diploma holders and working professionals.

Participants engage with advanced business concepts, applied management thinking, and real-world professional skills that align with current industry expectations.

The programme emphasises employability, progression, and academic continuity, making it ideal for learners seeking both career advancement and future study opportunities.

  • Complete a full bachelor’s degree efficiently

  • Strengthen strategic, analytical, and leadership capability

  • Improve career prospects and professional credibility

  • Prepare for postgraduate study such as an MBA or specialised master’s degree

  • Gain an internationally recognised qualification with flexible study options


Program Overview

The BBA Top-Up focuses on advanced undergraduate business knowledge and professional competence. The curriculum is designed to bridge prior learning with bachelor-level expectations, preparing graduates for both employment and further academic progression.

Program Structure:

Students complete advanced-level business modules and a final project, designed to integrate theory with practical application.

The programme emphasises:

  • Strategic thinking and business decision-making

  • Leadership and people management

  • Financial and operational awareness

  • Research, analysis, and professional presentation skills


Learning Outcomes

Graduates of the Bachelor of Business Administration (Top-Up) will be able to:

  • Apply strategic and analytical thinking to complex business situations

  • Demonstrate leadership, communication, and professional decision-making skills

  • Understand global business environments and market dynamics

  • Conduct applied business research and present professional projects

  • Progress confidently into employment or postgraduate study


Entry Requirements

Applicants to the Bachelor of Business Administration must meet the following criteria:

  • Hold a Level 5 Diploma in Business or a related discipline, or

  • Hold a Higher National Diploma (HND), Associate Degree, or an international equivalent representing at least two years of undergraduate study

  • Applicants with non-standard qualifications may be considered through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) in accordance with ULDP policies

  • Degrees from unaccredited institutions or diploma mills will not be accepted

  • Admission decisions are made following an individual review of each applicant's academic and professional profile


English Language Requirements

Applicants whose previous education was not conducted in English are required to demonstrate English proficiency through one of the following:

  • CEFR Level B2 or equivalent

  • IELTS 6.0 (with Reading and Writing at 6.5 or above) or equivalent

  • TOEFL iBT 70 or equivalent


Tuitionfees

Tuition fees are subject to ULDP policies and may be revised without prior notice. Scholarships may be available for eligible applicants.

  • Application Fee: €400

  • Program Fee: €7,500

  • Payment Options: 2 Installments


This program is designed for:

  • Students holding a Level 5 Diploma, HND, or Associate Degree
  • Learners seeking to complete a bachelor’s degree in a shorter timeframe
  • Working professionals needing a flexible progression route
  • International students planning postgraduate study or global careers

This programme focuses on progression, relevance, and efficiency.

  • Build directly on existing qualifications
  • Study advanced, career-focused business content
  • Develop practical and transferable professional skills
  • The programme bridges diploma-level study and bachelor-level outcomes with strong academic and professional alignment.

The programme addresses advanced undergraduate business themes, including:

  • Leadership and people management
  • Operations and organisational effectiveness
  • Financial decision-making
  • Sustainable and responsible business practices
  • Strategic human resource management
  • Applied business research and final project development

These areas prepare graduates for diverse business roles and further study.

Graduates commonly use the BBA Top-Up to:

  • Enter professional or graduate-level business roles
  • Strengthen employability and workplace performance
  • Transition across industries or functional areas
  • Progress to postgraduate programmes such as an MBA
  • Enhance academic standing for international opportunities

Shaping Your Business and Academic Future

The Bachelor of Business Administration (Top-Up) provides a clear and efficient pathway from diploma-level study to full bachelor's degree completion. Through advanced coursework and applied project work, students develop the confidence, competence, and qualifications required to succeed in modern business environments and pursue future academic or professional ambitions.


Fast-Track Bachelor’s Completion

Upgrade your existing qualification to a full bachelor’s degree in an efficient and structured format.

Career-Ready Business Skills

Develop practical skills in leadership, strategy, finance, and management aligned with employer expectations.

Pathway to Postgraduate Study

Build a strong academic foundation for MBA and master’s-level progression worldwide.

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