Why Choose a Topup Degree in Business Management?

If you already have qualifications in business and want to expand your knowledge, there are several topup degrees available in Hong Kong. Hong Kong's excellent reputation in business means that there are universities all around the world who are keen to partner with study centres to offer students the chance to study with their institution. If you are looking to begin your career in business or are in want of further academic study in order to progress further within your existing profession, then a topup degree will provide the qualification you need. It is an opportunity which can open the doors to a lifetime of learning and success.

For those in possession of a Higher National Diploma in Business and Management or who have degree credits in related fields, there are topup degrees which take that useful knowledge as a foundation, allowing you to skip to the third year of a degree programme and achieve a BA (Hons) in Business Management in one year, if studied full-time. The courses can also be studied part-time, giving students the flexibility to continue with employment. This is especially convenient for those who are looking for promotion within the same company upon completion of their degree.

There are several topup courses available in Hong Kong. UK universities, such as University of Sheffield at Hallam and University of Northumbria, offer BA (Hons) Business Management and BA (Hons) International Business Management, respectively, which are both studied at the School for Higher and Professional Education (SHAPE). The University of Sunderland offers a topup BA (Hons) Business Management at the Research Development International (RDI) in Hong Kong. Similarly, Griffith University in Australia offers its Bachelor of Business (Management) Programme to Hong Kong nationals at the Chinese University School of Continuing and Professional Studies (CUSCS).

Each course differs in its specific programme and students are encouraged to fully explore both the above courses and other similar programmes which may also be available. Broadly, the courses aim to provide students with the academic understanding of business models and various business practices along with the practical skills necessary to implement business strategies. Graduates will be able to engage with all aspects of a business, including marketing, finance, and communication to generate best practices and results. To achieve this, module topics may include strategic management, global marketing, leadership and organisation, contemporary developments in business management, and more.

The chief advantage of studying for this degree at a study centre in Hong Kong as opposed to at the university campus is one of convenience. The study centres are selected for their similarity to the ethos, culture, and excellence of the awarding institution; therefore, students receive the same quality of education without having to leave their home country. Whilst there are several advantages to distance-learning courses which are conducted online, students undertaking this degree at a study centre benefit from the guidance and expertise of their tutors and the support of their peers. By studying in the country where you intend to work, you also gain access to Hong Kong's great business network.

Topup degrees are an innovative answer to a globalised business environment. Students who have completed HNDs or other courses can continue their education at the university of their choice within Hong Kong. In under a year, students can transform themselves through hard-work and dedication into promising, educated new managers who are perfectly posited to apply these new skills in management roles within Hong Kong, Asia, and the rest of the world.