Certificate of Higher Education in Business and Management

For students interested in studying a business and/or management-related degree.

The Cert HE Business and Management is made up of the following modules and is equal to a total of 120 credits.

Level 4 modules:

• Introduction to Management (20 credits)
• Organisational Behaviour (20 credits)
• Digital Business (20 credits)
• Professional Skills (20 credits)
• Contemporary Marketing Practice (20 credits)
• Financial Management (20 credits)

You will be able to:

• Better understand key business functions and different organisational structures
• Better understand marketing fundamentals and its impact on consumer behaviour and interaction
• Better understand the domestic and international economic environment within which businesses operate
• Better understand finance management and reporting
• Better understand accounting practices and how to implement taught practices
• Develop transferable skills to support learning in the workplace and life-long learning
• Work with others and develop the ability to communicate at all levels

Subjetc specific and Professional Skills (SPS)

• Demonstrate technical skills to communicate information in a professional manner using a range of media, strategies, and channels
• Develop ability to interpret basic financial data using tools and procedures as appropriate
• Develop an understanding of the role of entrepreneurs, intrapreneurs, businesses owners, leaders, and managers in society
• Develop an awareness of the interpersonal skills required for effective leadership and management in a professional context
• Demonstrate an ability to engage in reflective practice for the purpose of decision making

• Gain a wide range of professional and transferable skills
• Improve your career prospects
• Gain a recognised qualification in just 12 months
• Successful completion of the course allows you to progress on to study for a full Bachelors degree

Applicants are expected to hold at least 96–104 UCAS points or a recognised equivalent.

Applicants without formal qualifications may be considered based on relevant work experience and successful outcome of the application process.

Where applicants do not meet the entry criteria, each application will be assessed on an individual basis with the applicant required to:

• Submit a CV and personal statement
• Attend an internal academic interview and complete an approved English language test (e.g., Duolingo 85, Pearson Versant 50)

Please contact the admissions team to discuss your eligibility.

Students are able to make their applications for student finance in preparation for the start of their course in October.

You are advised to make your application for student finance as soon as possible after the application process. You can amend or cancel your application at a later date if necessary. 

• Apply online through Student Finance England