CertHE Business Studies – Level 4 Entry
This one-year, full-time CertHE Business Studies course is designed for students entering at Level 4. It provides a broad introduction to business management, including marketing, leadership, organisational behaviour, business ethics and the wider business environment. It may suit adults returning to education who want to build academic and practical business skills before progressing with further study in business-related subjects.
Awarded by Canterbury Christ Church University
About this course
This CertHE Business Studies course provides a Level 4 introduction to how organisations operate, compete and make decisions. It covers the purpose and objectives of business organisations, their core functions, and the internal and external factors that influence performance.
You will consider the contemporary business environment in a global context, including environmental analysis, ethical and legal responsibilities, organisational behaviour and leadership. The course also introduces marketing principles, modern business practices and the use of digital and intelligent technologies.
Alongside business knowledge, the course develops academic, communication, presentation and employability skills. Work-related learning is included to help you connect business concepts with workplace practice.
What you will study
The course covers:
• Business and management essentials • The aims and objectives of business organisations • Work-related learning • Ethical and legal responsibilities in business • The global business context and environmental analysis • Organisational behaviour, leadership and business management skills • Internal and external factors affecting organisations • Academic and employability skills
Modules include Interdisciplinary Skills for Business, Communication and Presentation of Business Data, Digital and Intelligent Technologies, Contemporary Business Environment, Principles of Marketing, and Exploring Modern Business Practices.
Modules
Level 4 Trimester 1
- Interdisciplinary Skills for Business
- Communication and Presentation of Business Data
Level 4 Trimester 2
- Digital and Intelligent Technologies
- Contemporary Business Environment
Level 4 Trimester 3
- Principles of Marketing
- Exploring Modern Business Practices
Entry requirements
Standard entry requires 112 UCAS Tariff points for the CertHE leading to BA (Hons) Business Studies.
All applicants are assessed through an interview, which considers listening, speaking and reading, and a personal statement, which considers writing.
Non-standard applicants may be considered where they can demonstrate substantial relevant work experience, the ability to pass examinations, an independent employment reference and appropriate English language assurance.
English language requirements
If English is not your first language, you must demonstrate English at CEFR Level B1. For non-standard entry at Level 4 or above, a reasonable command of English at CEFR Level B2, demonstrated through an independent external examination, is required.
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