International Enterprise and Business Communication (Top-Up) BA (Hons)

Discover how to turn ideas and opportunities into a successful business venture on this BA (Hons) International Enterprise and Business Communication top-up degree, while also developing your English language skills.

You'll explore all aspects of business enterprise, such as how to harness your entrepreneurial spirit when building a new business, and the art of bringing new products and services to market, from an initial spark through to development and launch.

Studying in an English-speaking environment, you'll also learn how people use conversational, formal and business English in preparation for the fast-paced world of international business enterprise and entrepreneurship.

You can do this undergraduate degree in one or two years, depending on your level of previous study and your ability to write and speak English.

After the course, you'll have the English language skills and international enterprise understanding to set up your own business or start-up. You'll also be prepped to succeed in a range of careers in the global marketplace, in areas such as business management, export and/or import finance, international market research and marketing.

Over the past few decades, small businesses, enterprises and start-ups have been responsible for two out of every three jobs created (startups.co.uk).

With the knowledge, intercultural skills and awareness, confidence and motivation this course will give you, you'll be ready to join the ranks of these successful entrepreneurs in setting up your own new business, or to apply what you've learned to a career in the global marketplace.  

Your enhanced English language and business communication skills will be invaluable too - the ability to effectively communicate with others and in different contexts, with awareness and understanding of different cultures, will give you an edge within your new business or future roles.

What areas can you work in with an international enterprise and business communication (top-up) degree?

With the skills you'll gain on this course, you could pursue careers such as:

• entrepreneur / owner of a start-up or SME
• product management
• market research or analysis
• marketing
• bilingual consultancy

You could also go on to further study at postgraduate level. If you decide to start your own business, we can provide further help and support.

Ongoing career support – up to 5 years after you graduate

Get experience while you study, with support to find part-time jobs, volunteering opportunities, and work experience.

Towards the end of your degree and for up to five years after graduation, you’ll receive one-to-one support from our Careers and Employability Service to help you find your perfect role.

Ways to enrich your study

Entrepreneurs in Residence Programme (EiR)

We have over 20 experienced business entrepreneurs on our free EiR programme who can help you develop your business idea.

"I have a business idea, but I was not too sure about it. After this meeting, I felt so encouraged and positive about it! I felt so motivated to pursue my business venture. He gave me real life advice and helped me how to approach my ideas."

Rabab El Habchi Mahir meeting EiR Mark Smith