The Business Management Pathway Programme is designed to support learners in progressing toward successful careers in business management. The pathway begins with the OTHM Extended Level 5 qualification, which provides a strong academic foundation, and progresses to a degree top-up awarded by Arden University.
This structured pathway builds essential business knowledge and practical skills, preparing learners to confidently step into a wide range of business management and leadership roles.
Specialisations
BA (Hons) Business Management
BA (Hons) Business Management (HRM)
BA (Hons) Business Management (Tourism)
BA (Hons) Business Management (Marketing)
Modules
Level 4 – 6 Modules – 120credits
Level 5 – 6 Modules – 120 credits
University – 6 Modules : 120 Credits
University Options
Arden University
The Business Management Degree (Top-Up) programme is designed to support learners in progressing toward successful careers in business management. Awarded by Arden University, the programme builds on prior academic experience to develop essential business knowledge and practical management skills.
The programme prepares learners to confidently step into a wide range of business management and leadership roles, equipping them with the strategic understanding, professional competence, and real-world insight required to succeed in today’s dynamic business environment.
Specialisations
BA (Hons) Business Management
BA (Hons) Business Management (HRM)
BA (Hons) Business Management (Tourism)
BA (Hons) Business Management (Marketing)
Modules
6 Modules- 120 credits
The BA Global Business Programme is designed to support learners in progressing toward successful careers in business management. The pathway begins with the OTHM Extended Level 5 qualification, providing a strong academic foundation, and progresses to a degree top-up qualification.
This structured pathway develops essential business knowledge and practical skills, preparing learners to confidently step into a wide range of business management and leadership roles.
Modules
Leve 4 – 6 Modules – 120credits
Level 5 – 6 Modules – 120 credits
University – 3 Modules : 60 Credits
Business Research Module: 30 Credits
Project: 30 Credits
University Options
University of West of Scotland
The BA Global Business Degree (Top-Up) programme is designed to support learners in progressing toward successful careers in business and management. Building on prior academic experience, the programme develops essential business knowledge and practical skills with a strong global perspective.
Learners are prepared to confidently step into a wide range of business management and leadership roles, equipped with the strategic understanding, professional competence, and global business insight required to succeed in today’s international business environment.
Modules
University – 3 Modules : 60 Credits
Business Research Module: 30 Credits
Project: 30 Credits
University Options
University of West of Scotland
The BSc (Hons) Business Management Programme is designed to support learners in progressing toward successful careers in business and management. The pathway begins with the OTHM Extended Level 5 qualification, providing a strong academic foundation, and progresses to a degree top-up awarded by the University of Greater Manchester.
This structured pathway develops essential business knowledge, strategic understanding, and practical management skills, preparing learners to confidently progress into a wide range of business management and leadership roles across diverse industries.
Modules
Level 4 – 6 Modules – 120 credits
Level 5 – 6 Modules – 120 credits
University Modules
4 Modules – 80 Credits
1 Dissertation – 40 Credits
University Options
-University of Greater Manchester
The BSc (Hons) Business Management Degree (Top-Up) programme is designed to support learners in progressing toward successful careers in business and management. Awarded by the University of Greater Manchester, the programme builds on prior academic experience to develop essential business knowledge, strategic understanding, and practical management skills.
Graduates are prepared to confidently progress into a wide range of business management and leadership roles across diverse industries, equipped with the professional competence and strategic insight required to succeed in today’s dynamic business environment.
Modules
4 Modules – 80 credits
1 Dissertation – 40 credits
University Options
-University of Greater Manchester
The BEng (Hons) Software Engineering Programme is designed to support learners in progressing toward successful careers in software development and engineering. The pathway begins with the OTHM Extended Level 5 qualification, providing a strong academic foundation, and progresses to a degree top-up awarded by the University of Greater Manchester.
This structured pathway develops essential technical knowledge, problem-solving abilities, and practical software engineering skills, preparing learners to confidently progress into a wide range of software engineering, development, and technology-focused roles across diverse industries.
Modules
Leve 4 – 6 Modules – 120 credits
Level 5 – 6 Modules – 120 credits
Level 6 – 2 Modules , 1 Project – 120 credits
University Options
-University of Greater Manchester
The BEng (Hons) Software Engineering Degree (Top-Up) programme is designed to support learners in progressing toward successful careers in software development and engineering. Awarded by the University of Greater Manchester, the programme builds on prior academic experience to develop essential technical knowledge, problem-solving capabilities, and practical software engineering skills.
Graduates are prepared to confidently progress into a wide range of software engineering, development, and technology-focused roles across diverse industries, equipped with the professional competence and technical expertise required to succeed in today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape.
Modules
1 Project – 60 credits
2 Modules – 60 credits
University Options
-University of Greater Manchester

