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BA IN BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

  • Start date:   September 2026
  • Course Type:   Full-time

BA IN BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

This course is ideal for anyone wishing to pursue a management career at a senior level and is offered in partnership between West Lothian College and Edinburgh Napier University.

Please note: Applications for all Full-Time, Part-Time and Schools courses for August 2026 entry are now closed.
If you are interested in studying with us, applications for our January 2027 Full-Time Short Courses will open on 13th October 2026.

Applications for August 2027 entry will open in mid-January 2027. These courses will be showcased at our December Showcase Event, with full details available closer to the time.

Work-Based Qualifications (SVQs) still have spaces available, and applications are accepted throughout the year. For information on our available Work-Based Qualifications (SVQs) and how to apply, please visit our Work-Based Qualifications (SVQs) page.

Please check our website regularly for updates, course information and future application dates.

 

Start date – August 2026

SCQF Level -  9

Mode – Full time

Also available Part-time

Napier's business management courses provide you with a broad foundation in business and help you develop skills across a number of business disciplines to prepare you for the dynamic global business environment.

Based at West Lothian College, this course offers you the opportunity to qualify for a BA degree.

It has been specially designed for you to progress easily from further to higher education and top up your qualification to bachelor level at the college, with the option to continue to honours at the Business School at Edinburgh Napier.

This is a part-time course which can be tailored to suit your needs. If you would like to more information please email degree@west-lothian.ac.uk

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  • Why choose this course

    You carry out your studies of this course on the college campus, so it suits those who prefer to study in the local area.

    And as a student at Edinburgh Napier University, you have the option to use university’s resources and facilities- including the libraries, computer, sports and student union.

What the course includes

  • International Business
  • Strategic Management in a Global Context
  • Human Resource Management
  • International Marketing
  • Organisational Change Management and Leadership

Entry Requirements

  • HND in Business, Management or other relevant qualification

The ILM 5 course at West Lothian College is meeting the specifications of Edinburgh Napier University BA in Business Management for entry at degree year 3 and requires credits to the value of 31, which is all eight modules of the course.

If English is not your first language, ESOL Level 5 is an entry requirement for this course. 

  • Where it leads

    Education: Final honours year or postgraduate studies at the university.

    Employment: Recognised management qualification in the public and private sectors.

Interview Arrangements

This course can only be applied for through Edinburgh Napier University's website.

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