Certificate of Higher Education in Business Studies

Apply now

Course Aims

The overarching course aims for the Certificate of Higher Education in Business Studies are to:

Provide students with a broad introduction to business concepts and management

Develop understanding of the different internal and external factors that business organisations negotiate.

Equip students with business knowledge and skills which prepares them for work

Develop students’ academic and employability skills, thus preparing for higher study.

120 Credits

Level 4

1 Year: Full Time

Course Learning Outcomes

The following statements define what students graduating from the Certificate of Higher Education in Business Studies course will have been judged to have demonstrated in order to achieve the award. These statements, known as learning outcomes, have been formally approved as aligned with the generic qualification descriptor for level 4 awards as set out by the UK Quality Assurance Agency (QAA).

On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

Understand and apply the principles of leadership and management within a specific industry environment.

Improve the employability of learners by allowing them to explore the relationship between management theories and their practical application in the business world.

Analyse problem solving techniques specific to business and industry.

Select, collate, review and analyse information from a wide range of sources.

Demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills.

Work independently and as part of a team

Demonstrate effective communication, adapting their writing style to the needs of the brief and using discipline-specific vocabulary accurately to discuss ideas clearly, handling spelling, punctuation, grammar and numeracy accurately.

Course Structure

The Certificate of Higher Education in Business Studies comprises modules at levels 4.

Term 1

Study and Professional Skills

Business Communication

Introduction to IT

Term 2

Contemporary Business Environment

Introduction to Statistical Methods

Leadership and Management

Term 3

Principles of Marketing

Business Framework

Introduction to Financial Statements

Course Design

The design of this course has been guided by the following QAA Benchmarks

QAA Subject Benchmark Statement Business and Management, March 2023

Awards

On successful completion of the course, students will be awarded a Certificate of Higher Education in Business Studies

Unlock your potential at the University of Suffolk.