BA (Hons) Business Management, online in 18 months
A UK bachelor degree for working professionals. Study around your job, submit assignments instead of sitting exams, and graduate with a degree awarded by a UK university partner.
£10 to apply · Offer within 24 hours · Apply with qualifications or relevant work experience
Stanmore School of Business Limited — UK registered learning provider since 2017.
- Duration
- 18 months
- Credits
- 360
- Level
- FHEQ Level 6
- Assessment
- Assignment-based (no written exams)
- Start date
- Any time
- Fees from
- £478.57 / month
Built for people who already work
The BA (Hons) Business Management is a UK bachelor’s degree delivered 100% online by LEAP Education and awarded by a UK university partner with degree-awarding powers. The programme totals 360 credits at FHEQ Level 6 and is assessed entirely by assignment, with no written examinations.
Standard completion is 18 months. You can start at any time, study around full-time work and submit coursework online. Fees from £6,700 with interest-free instalment plans. Graduates progress to postgraduate study or senior management roles.
Senior leadership panels reject technically strong candidates who cannot articulate a coherent business strategy. This qualification equips you to design operational frameworks that scale across borders and defend those decisions to C-suite stakeholders. You move from executing daily tasks to owning P&L responsibilities and leading cross-functional teams with authority.
Stages cover management foundations, applied business practice and honours-level strategy and research — assessed through university-partner assignments online.
Credits: UK bachelor's degrees are normally 360 credits. The course record may show a lower credit total where prior learning or pathway credits are recorded separately — your offer letter lists the modules and credit value for your award.
Key facts
- Qualification:
- BA (Hons) Business Management
- Level:
- FHEQ Level 6
- Credits:
- 360
- Study mode:
- 100% online
- Duration:
- 18 months
- Assessment:
- Assignment-based (no written exams)
- Fees from:
- £478.57 / month
- Entry requirements:
- A Level 3 qualification (e.g., A-levels, BTEC National Diploma), or equivalent; or relevant experience. Minimum age 18.
- Progression:
- MBA or MSc postgraduate study and senior management careers.
- Last verified:
- 5 September 2026 by Dr Namita Singh, Head of Academics
Related: Level 5 Business Management diploma, MBA top-up, OTHM vs Qualifi diplomas, business management qualifications.
Who delivers what: LEAP Education delivers online learning, tutoring and enrolment support. The bachelor's degree certificate is issued by the UK university partner named in your offer letter — not by LEAP or Ofqual.
Fees and duration: The 18-month route is listed from £6,700 (see fees table). 24- and 36-month routes are from £5,900 where shown for those durations. Instalment plans appear at enrolment.
Credits: UK honours degrees are normally 360 credits at FHEQ Level 6. If your course record shows a lower credit total, prior learning or pathway credits may be recorded separately — your offer letter is definitive.
See how the programme works, how you're assessed and how online study fits around your job.
3 stages, one award
Each stage builds towards the final award. Complete every stage to graduate with 360 credits.
Foundations
Principles of management, marketing, finance and people. Equivalent to Year 1 of a UK degree.
120 credits
Applied practice
Operations, HR, law and research skills. Equivalent to Year 2.
120 credits
Honours year
Strategy, international business and a research project leading to the honours award.
120 credits → Graduation
Business management degree modules
Strategic Management
Translate high-level organizational goals into actionable plans that secure long-term market positioning and resource efficiency.
Business Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility
Build stakeholder trust and protect brand reputation by implementing ethical frameworks that align with diverse global cultural norms.
Human Resource Management
Design talent acquisition and retention strategies that navigate cross-cultural differences and varying international labor regulations.
Marketing Management
Develop data-driven entry strategies and localized campaign tactics that effectively capture share in new international markets.
Operations Management
Strengthen supply chain resilience and operational efficiency to maintain service quality amidst global logistical disruptions.
Financial Management
Make capital allocation and risk management decisions that drive profitability across multiple currencies and economic environments.
International Business
Assess geopolitical and economic risks to formulate robust market entry strategies for cross-border expansion.
Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management
Identify scalable business opportunities and structure ventures to withstand competitive pressures in emerging markets.
Business Law and Governance
Mitigate cross-border legal exposure by applying knowledge of international regulatory frameworks to corporate governance structures.
Research Methods in Business Studies
Apply rigorous data analysis to validate strategic assumptions and solve complex operational problems with evidence-based confidence.
Every module is assessed by written assignments submitted online, with tutor feedback and sample assignments to guide you.
Entry requirements for the BA
Qualifications
A Level 3 qualification (e.g., A-levels, BTEC National Diploma), or an international equivalent. Higher qualifications are also accepted.
Work experience
Candidates with 2+ years of relevant industry experience are encouraged to apply. Your practical knowledge counts.
Minimum age 18. International applicants welcome. Send us your certificates and we'll confirm eligibility within 24 hours.
Fully online
No campus visits. Study on any device, in any time zone.
Materials included
Study notes, sample assignments and resources from day one.
24/7 study assistant
Instant explanations and assignment guidance from our AI study assistant.
Tutor feedback
Qualified tutors mark assignments and give feedback by email and chat.
Where this can take you
A published source has not yet been matched to a salary figure for these roles.
Indicative UK salary information for related occupations. Figures reflect the referenced occupation and data source, not guaranteed earnings after completing this qualification.
Progression: MBA or MSc postgraduate study and senior management careers.
Degree fees and instalments
All plans are interest-free and include every module, study material and tutor support. A £10 enrolment fee applies.
| Most popular18 monthsfast track | Most popular24 monthssemi fast track | 36 monthsregular | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total fee | £6,700 | £5,900 | £5,900 |
| Monthly | £478.57 + £478.57 + £478.57 + £478.57 + £478.57 + £478.57 + £478.57 + £478.57 + £478.57 + £478.57 + £478.57 + £478.57 + £478.57 + £478.59 (total £6,700) | £327.78 + £327.78 + £327.78 + £327.78 + £327.78 + £327.78 + £327.78 + £327.78 + £327.78 + £327.78 + £327.78 + £327.78 + £327.78 + £327.78 + £327.78 + £327.78 + £327.78 + £327.74 (total £5,900) | £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.83 (total £5,900) |
| Quarterly | £1,675 × 4 | £983.33 + £983.33 + £983.33 + £983.33 + £983.33 + £983.35 (total £5,900) | £655.56 + £655.56 + £655.56 + £655.56 + £655.56 + £655.56 + £655.56 + £655.56 + £655.52 (total £5,900) |
| Half-yearly | £2,233.33 + £2,233.33 + £2,233.34 (total £6,700) | £1,475 × 4 | £983.33 + £983.33 + £983.33 + £983.33 + £983.33 + £983.35 (total £5,900) |
| Pay in full | £6,365 (save 5%) | £5,605 (save 5%) | £5,605 (save 5%) |
| Apply | Apply | Apply |
- Monthly£478.57 + £478.57 + £478.57 + £478.57 + £478.57 + £478.57 + £478.57 + £478.57 + £478.57 + £478.57 + £478.57 + £478.57 + £478.57 + £478.59 (total £6,700)
- Quarterly£1,675 × 4
- Half-yearly£2,233.33 + £2,233.33 + £2,233.34 (total £6,700)
- Pay in full£6,365 (save 5%)
- Monthly£327.78 + £327.78 + £327.78 + £327.78 + £327.78 + £327.78 + £327.78 + £327.78 + £327.78 + £327.78 + £327.78 + £327.78 + £327.78 + £327.78 + £327.78 + £327.78 + £327.78 + £327.74 (total £5,900)
- Quarterly£983.33 + £983.33 + £983.33 + £983.33 + £983.33 + £983.35 (total £5,900)
- Half-yearly£1,475 × 4
- Pay in full£5,605 (save 5%)
- Monthly£210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.83 (total £5,900)
- Quarterly£655.56 + £655.56 + £655.56 + £655.56 + £655.56 + £655.56 + £655.56 + £655.56 + £655.52 (total £5,900)
- Half-yearly£983.33 + £983.33 + £983.33 + £983.33 + £983.33 + £983.35 (total £5,900)
- Pay in full£5,605 (save 5%)
* Programme fees shown include online learning, study materials and tutor support for the qualification. A separate £10 enrolment fee is payable when you submit your application. Interest-free instalment plans and a 5% discount for paying the full programme fee upfront are available where shown.
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Talk to an adviser on WhatsApp →Who awards your qualification
Your BA (Hons) Business Management is awarded by a UK university partner with degree-awarding powers; the awarding university is named in your offer letter. LEAP Education, a brand of Stanmore School of Business Limited, supports your admission, learning and tutoring.
Degree level
FHEQ Level 6 on the UK Framework for Higher Education Qualifications — the same level as a campus award.
Provider
Stanmore School of Business Limited · Company No. 10591140 · UKPRN 10085235. UK Register of Learning Providers
Start in three steps
- 01
Apply online
Complete the short form and pay the £10 enrolment fee. About five minutes.
- 02
Receive your offer
We confirm eligibility and email your start date and payment options.
- 03
Start learning
Pay your first instalment and get access to your modules.
Insights and Q&A
Extra detail beyond this page — written for learners researching fees, assessment and outcomes.
Common questions
Is this a real UK degree?
Yes. On successful completion you receive a UK degree awarded by a UK university partner with degree-awarding powers. The awarding university is confirmed in your offer letter.
Can I study from outside the UK?
Yes. The programme is 100% online with no campus visits, so you can study from anywhere in the UK or internationally.
Are there any exams?
No. Every unit is assessed through written assignments submitted online. There are no written examinations.
What are the entry requirements?
Applicants should hold a Level 3 qualification (e.g., A-levels, BTEC National Diploma) or an equivalent credential. Candidates with 2+ years of relevant industry experience are also encouraged to apply. Minimum age 18.
How long does it take and what does it cost?
You can choose 18 months (fast track, £6,700); 24 months (semi fast track, £5,900); 36 months (regular, £5,900). Interest-free instalment plans are available on each option.
When can I start?
You can enrol at any time. Once your application is accepted and the first payment is made, you receive access to the learning platform and study materials.
What can I progress to?
MBA or MSc postgraduate study and senior management careers.
Who operates LEAP Education?
LEAP Education is a brand of Stanmore School of Business Limited (Company No. 10591140, UKPRN 10085235), a UK learning provider.
Are online business management courses available through LEAP?
Yes. This page is the BA (Hons) Business Management — a UK bachelor's degree studied 100% online (18-, 24- or 36-month routes). LEAP Education delivers the programme; the degree is awarded by a UK university partner named in your offer letter. For Ofqual-regulated business diplomas at Level 4 or 5, see the business management qualifications hub linked from this page.
Can I study an online business degree in the UK with LEAP?
Yes. This page is for the BA (Hons) Business Management — a UK bachelor's degree delivered 100% online. You can study on 18-, 24- or 36-month routes (fees and durations are shown below). LEAP Education is the delivery provider; the degree is awarded by a UK university partner confirmed in your offer letter.
Is the BA (Hons) Business Management available online?
Yes. LEAP delivers this UK bachelor's degree 100% online. Duration options (including 18, 24 and 36 months) are shown in the fees section — choose the route that matches your pace.
Is this BA Ofqual-regulated like a diploma?
No. This is a UK university bachelor's degree (FHEQ Level 6), not an Ofqual register diploma. Regulated diplomas on LEAP follow the RQF; degrees are awarded under the university partner's degree-awarding powers named in your offer.
Is this a UK bachelor’s degree?
On successful completion you receive a UK bachelor’s degree awarded by a UK university partner named in your offer letter. LEAP delivers the online programme.
How many credits is the BA Business Management?
The honours programme totals 360 credits at FHEQ Level 6 across structured stages shown on this page.
Are there exams on the BA business management degree?
Assessment is through assignments and projects — no traditional written exam hall assessments.
What are the entry requirements for the BA?
Admissions consider prior qualifications such as Level 4/5 diplomas or A-level equivalents. Contact LEAP for the entry profile for your chosen duration.
Can I study part-time while working?
Yes. The online format is designed for working professionals with flexible study hours.
Last reviewed 5 September 2026 by Dr Namita Singh, Head of Academics
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