Business Administration Hons (Top-up) (Preparation Course)
University of Worcester Rank #3rd in the UKProgram Overview
The Master's (Preparation Course) in Business Administration Hons at University of Worcester is a rigorous postgraduate programme delivered fully online. Designed for graduates and professionals seeking advanced expertise in business & management, the programme develops both theoretical foundations and applied skills essential for today's competitive environment.
Spanning 9 months, students engage with cutting-edge research, industry-relevant case studies, and practical projects. Instruction is delivered in English by research-active faculty with professional expertise.
The programme culminates in a dissertation or capstone project. Graduates are well-prepared for leadership roles, research careers, and doctoral study in business & management.
Key Program Features
Course highlights
Improve your employability You’ll have automatic access to our electronic CV Compiler Tool, helping you build a live, evidence-based CV as you progress. A wide range of co-curricular activities, like our start-up café, international study weeks, and business competitions, will give you plenty of opportunities to enhance your employability and gain real-world experience.
Career Opportunities
Careers
This course offers excellent preparation for a broad spectrum of careers across the private, public, and voluntary sectors. It is particularly well-suited for those seeking early-career roles as trainee managers, especially in fields such as sales, customer service, and recruitment.
This degree could be the first step toward your career as a:
- Business development manager
- Project manager
- Management consultant
- Public relations officer
- Business advisor
- Finance manager
Opportunities to progress
You could choose to progress onto a postgraduate degree to take your learning even further. For example our Master of Business Administration (MBA) , Marketing MSc or Human Resources MSc .
Program Curriculum
Course content
Through timetabled lectures, seminars and independent study; you’ll explore many areas of business management. Optional modules and projects will help you focus on your specialist interests throughout the course.
We regularly review our courses to reflect the latest research and developments in the subject area, as well as feedback from students, employers and the wider sector. As a result, modules may change to ensure the course remains current and relevant.
Optional modules will run if enough students choose to study them. It is not guaranteed that all modules will be offered every year.
Admission Requirements
Entry requirements
You must have successfully completed the first two years of a degree, or have obtained an HND or Foundation degree in Business.
Any questions? If you have any questions about entry requirements, please call our Admissions Office on 01905 855111 or email admissions@worc.ac.uk .
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
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Fees
Fees contents UK and EU students In 2026/27 the standard fee for full-time home and EU undergraduate students on BA/BSc/LLB degrees and FdA/FdSc degrees is £9,790 per year. Tuition fees are reviewed annually and may increase each year for both new and continuing students. For more details on course fees, please visit our course fees page . £9,790 International students In 2026/27 the standard tuition fee for full-time international students enrolling on BA/BSc/LLB degrees and FdA/FdSc degrees is £17,200 per year. Tuition fees are reviewed annually and may increase each year for both new and continuing students. For more details on course fees, please visit our course fees page . £17,200
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Financial Aid & Funding Opportunities
A range of funding options may be available to students enrolling at University of Worcester. Explore all options early — many scholarships have deadlines months before programme start.
- University Scholarships: University of Worcester may offer merit-based, need-based, or programme-specific scholarships for postgraduate students. Contact the international or financial aid office for current awards.
- Government Scholarships (): National governments often fund outbound and inbound student mobility. Check your home country's government scholarship schemes (e.g., national student loan bodies, ministry of education awards).
- International Scholarships: Major funders include: Commonwealth Scholarships, Fulbright (USA programmes), Chevening (UK), Erasmus+ (Europe), DAAD (Germany), Campus France, Australia Awards, and many more.
- Employer Sponsorship: Professionals returning to study may negotiate tuition sponsorship with their employer, particularly for MBA or executive programmes.
- Graduate Assistantships / Fellowships: Some universities offer funded research or teaching assistant positions that include a stipend and partial or full tuition waiver.
- External Foundations: Rotary Foundation, Aga Khan Foundation, Ford Foundation, and many discipline-specific bodies fund postgraduate study globally.
- Payment Plans: Flexible instalment plans may allow you to spread tuition payments across the academic year.
About University of Worcester
University of Worcester
Worcester, United Kingdom
The University of Worcester is a public research university based in Worcester, England. With a history dating back to 1946, the university began awarding degrees in 1997 and was granted full...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 9 months
- Credits 60–120 ECTS (confirm with the university)
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