Step into a career in Business and Management with this one-year introductory course.

  • Study to a schedule that works for you. Whether you’re studying on weekdays, weekends or evenings, our course is flexible in terms of delivery and start date.
  • In our close-knit School, you'll have the chance to work on real-life, live projects with local and national businesses.
  • Build your confidence, skills and knowledge in readiness for an exciting career in the world of Business.

Take the first steps into the world of business with our new Certificate of Higher Education (CertHE) in Business and Management. This Bath Spa University London course is designed to provide you with a foundational understanding of business principles and management practices.

At Bath Spa University we pride ourselves on fostering creativity and you’ll learn in a stimulating and supportive learning environment.

On our CertHE in Business and Management, you’ll benefit from studying in an academic environment supported by research and practice informed teaching. You’ll develop critical thinking and research skills, as well as an understanding of organisations and the business environment. 

The course is ideal for students looking to gain a CertHE in Business and Management and can be an entry route to either a HE Diploma (Level 5) or to a degree qualification (after completing two additional years of study).  
This one-year, full-time programme is particularly suitable for individuals aiming to start their own business or explore entrepreneurial ventures.

Learn more about Bath Spa University London.

Business and Management FAQs

Ever wanted to run a business, drive growth, change an existing organisation or build your own company? Business management skills suit a variety of roles, from senior positions where you can shape a business from the top down, to specialist and people management roles where you can coach your employees, manage processes and seed change from the ground up.

Business Management is essential, at all levels and in all sectors, including charities and not-for-profit organisations.

The things you can do with a Business qualification vary. Our degree course graduates have been employed by companies such as Oracle, the NHS, Liberty, Ocado, IBM, Marks & Spencer, American Express and Sky, in roles such as Business Analyst, Project Officer and Brand Planner.

You could enter the private (commercial), public (charity) or voluntary sectors. Additionally, you may also choose to launch your own business, and our Careers team can help with that.

Management in business broadly falls into three camps: managing people, managing resources and managing processes, and most business and management professionals juggle all three in their roles.

There are many different kinds of management, including managing finance, managing sales and product management, to name a few. Business and Management specialisms include accounting, tourism and events, HR, marketing and international business.

A Business qualification is designed to help you build a successful career in business and typically suits versatile all-rounders. You’ll benefit from plenty of opportunities to work with real businesses and gain valuable experience that you can take into almost any career.

Business is also surprisingly creative: think problem-solving, visualising data, creating marketing campaigns, promoting yourself as a freelancer, improving sustainability and future-proofing businesses in a fast-paced world.

What you'll learn

You’ll learn about management elements and global external influences on organisations. You’ll also have the opportunity to apply creative thinking to contemporary issues in business and management. 

On this course, you’ll develop skills and behaviours which will benefit you in the professional world, such as numeracy, team work and communication skills. You’ll learn to reflect on your professional development and to set goals and objectives as a lifelong learner. 

Year one

Gain a broad understanding of today’s business environment - from the context that organisations operate in through to trends in economic thinking and the importance of data in business. Modules will cover topics such as organisations and the business environment, economics and globalisation, and managing data.

You'll be assessed in a wide range of ways that test your business knowledge and management skills. These could include reflective pieces, reports, essays, presentations and written exams.

We offer variety in the way we teach: sometimes we’ll set problems so that you can find the answers for yourself; at other times we'll provide lectures on key topics such as the political, social and technical environments of business.

Most modules use a mix of lectures and small group seminars and there's a good blend of online activities using our Virtual Learning Environment. 

All of our teaching methods facilitate your development as a self-directed learner. You’ll also be given personalised support in your studies – we're a dedicated and approachable team of academics, committed to helping you achieve your goals.

To find out more about how we teach and how you'll learn, please read our information on Your Learning and Teaching at BSU.

Course modules

This course includes or offers the following modules. Please check the programme document for more information.

At BSU, our courses are designed to equip our graduates with the knowledge and skills they’ll need for the real world. To do this, we are continually improving our courses by responding to feedback from students and other stakeholders. This may mean changes may be made to the curriculum. You’ll always be given notice of any such changes

For more information on how we approach such changes at the university, please read our policies on

  • The Business Environment
  • Organisational Behaviour and Management
  • Economics and Globalisation
  • Managing Data
  • Design Thinking for Enterprise
  • Professional Practice

Opportunities

We give you the opportunity to work with regional and national businesses. You’ll be working on live project briefs, helping organisations find creative solutions to their business issues.

Facilities and resources

This course is taught at our Bath Spa University London campus. You'll have digital access to services such as:

Our libraries offer a wide range of business materials that you can access online. You can also access a wealth of material available via electronic sources. These include Business Source Complete, Mintel, Newsbank and an increasing range of e-books.

Fees

Student Annual tuition fee
UK full time £9,535
International full time £17,310

Additional course costs

You may need to pay additional course costs over and above your tuition fees, for example, for specialist equipment or trips and visits. Please check the course Programme Document (linked under the main image on this page) for details of any additional costs. You can also read our Additional Course Costs Policy for further information.

Funding opportunities

Please visit our Funding pages for an overview of the funding options that may be available, including scholarships and bursaries.

Interested in applying?

Individuals who are are enterprising, proactive and creative will thrive in the Business School. We're looking for people who have the drive and motivation to achieve in a challenging environment. Above all, you need to be keen to learn, to get involved and to make a difference.

We accept a wide range of qualifications for entry to our undergraduate programmes. The main ones are listed below:

  • A Level – grades CDD preferred.
  • BTEC – Extended Diploma grades from Merit Merit Pass (MMP) or National Diploma from Distinction Merit (DM) preferred
  • T Levels – grade Pass preferred (UCAS points 80 and above)
  • International Baccalaureate – a minimum of 27 points are required
  • Recognised University Foundation (Incl integrated) award from BSU or another provider
  • Access to HE courses – typical offers for applicants with Access to HE Diploma will be to achieve 60 credits, 45 of which should be at Level 3 with 30 at Merit or higher.

If you don’t meet the entry requirements above, we may be able to accept your prior learning or experience from outside of formal education. See our Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) page to learn more.

English Language Requirements for International and EU Applicants

IELTS 6.0 - for visa nationals, with a minimum score of IELTS 5.5 in each element.

Course enquiries

For further information about the programme or entry requirements, please email us at admissions@bathspa.ac.uk. 

Ready to apply? Click the 'apply now' button in the centre of this page.

Need more guidance? Head to our how to apply webpages.

Course leader: Dr Priya Darshini Pun Thapa
Email: p.thapa@bathspa.ac.uk