CertHE Business and Management

The Business and Management Certificate of Higher Education programme provides the opportunity to develop critical thinking and research skills, as well as an understanding of organisations and the business environment. This is a standalone qualification. Alternatively, students may wish to utilise it as an entry route to complete two additional years for a degree qualification. You will learn about management elements and global external influences on organisations. You will have the opportunity to apply creative thinking to contemporary issues in business and management. You will also learn to reflect on your professional development and to set goals and objectives as a lifelong learner. You will develop skills and behaviours which will benefit you in the professional world, such as numeracy, team work and communication skills.

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Course Details

Final Award

Cert HE Business and Management

Awarding Body

Bath Spa University

Duration:

1 year

Study mode

Full Time

Entry

February, June, October

Delivery

Weekdays

Tuition fee

£9535

Available Campuses

Stratford

London

Entry requirements

To apply for this course, one of the following academic qualifications is required:

3 A-Levels with grades CDD or equivalent (80 UCAS tariff points)
BTEC Extended Diploma with grades Merit, Merit, Pass
International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma with an overall score of 32
T-Level with an overall grade Pass (A* - C equivalent)
Access to HE Dip 60 credits (45 at Level 3 at Merit or above)
ATHE Level 3 diploma with 120 credits
Completion of a relevant foundation year programme in a recognised institution with 120 credits.

European qualifications:

Applicants with European qualifications are welcome to apply. Please note that the qualification will be assessed by our Admissions Team in order to verify its UK equivalency.

All qualifications must have been achieved within no more than five years of the course commencement date.

Alternative route of entry:

Suitability for this programme is not exclusively limited to academic qualifications and may be demonstrated through relevant professional experience which showcases transferable skills and knowledge.

English requirements

All applicants are required to demonstrate English proficiency above the B2 level of the Common European Framework (CEFR). A wide range of academic English qualifications and English tests are accepted as evidence of an applicant’s language ability, which include:

GCSE English Language grade 4/C or above
IELTS 6.0 overall, with no less than 5.5 in each component
Level 2 Functional Skills Qualification in English
Duolingo English Test: 105 level overall, with no less than 95 in each component
William College Internal English Assessment

Modules Breakdown

Year 1

The Business Environment

20 Credits

Organisational Behaviour and Management

20 Credits

Economics and Globalisation

20 Credits

Managing Data

20 Credits

Design Thinking for Enterprise

20 Credits

Professional Practice

20 Credits

Additional Info

Modules and study
All modules listed are compulsory.
For each module there is a total expected 200 hours contact + independent study.

Delivery
William College teaches 1 day in person on campus and a 1 day online per study week.

Awarding Body
William College franchises this programme from Bath Spa University.

Fees
Fees will be paid to Bath Spa University.
Fees may increase in line with government guidance or inflationary measures, and any changes will be communicated in advance.
Further information about payment options, refunds and compensation is available in our Tuition Fee, Refund and Compensation Policy.

Additional Costs
There are no additional costs for students (e.g. text books / mandatory trips).

Career prospects

The things you can do with a Business Cert HE vary. Graduates could continue into a full degree, or seek employment with a wide range of companies, in roles such as Business Analyst, Project Officer and Brand Planner.

As a Business and Management graduate, you could enter the private (commercial), public (charity) or voluntary sectors. You may also choose to launch your own business.