Business & Management for Creatives

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The one-year CertHE Business & Management for Creatives is designed for students who want to combine business knowledge with creative thinking, developing the skills needed to succeed in today’s fast-changing world of work.

Course Overview
Learn the principles of business and management with a creative focus

Gain skills in problem solving, teamwork, communication and digital productivity
Drawing on the skills identified by the Future Skills League Table as the most essential for the future, including problem solving, critical thinking, communication, digital literacy, adaptability, resilience, creativity, teamwork and initiative, this course embeds these attributes throughout its teaching and assessments.
Students will gain a strong grounding in the principles of business and management, while applying this knowledge through live projects. You will explore how to think critically, analyse and evaluate complex challenges, and develop practical solutions that connect theory to real-world contexts.
A key feature of the course is its focus on employability and enterprise. You will build skills in business thinking, creative problem-solving and collaborative team working, while developing your understanding of social and ethical responsibility. These qualities are increasingly important in a world where technology and Artificial Intelligence are reshaping business practice. This blend of academic study and applied learning ensures you graduate ready to progress into employment, self employed business or further study.

Why Choose This Course?
Blend academic study with live industry projects

Develop future-ready skills in creativity, adaptability and resilience

Progress to employment, self employed business or further study
The course mirrors Arts University Plymouth’s Common Unit Framework, ensuring equity of student experience and opportunities to collaborate with students across different creative disciplines. You will also benefit from Benefit from Arts University Plymouth’s strong links with local, national and international organisations, alongside access to sector insight and resources through our membership of Creative UK and other industry bodies and trade associations. These collaborations often create opportunities for live briefs, placements and professional mentoring.
Industry and Employability Links
Work on live briefs with local and national businesses

Access insights and resources through our Creative UK membership

Benefit from citywide partnerships with cultural and enterprise organisations
Our curriculum is continually informed by industry engagement and wider global developments in business education, including digital transformation, sustainability, entrepreneurship and internationalisation. As part of your studies, you will have access to sector insight and employability resources through our institutional membership of Creative UK, as well as expert talks and workshops delivered by industry professionals including Micronomy, Digital Remit, Maverick and PB Media.

What You Will Learn
Core principles of business and management

Critical and creative thinking for real-world challenges

Skills in collaboration and digital transformation

Understanding of social and ethical responsibility,
Whether you are aiming to launch your own creative business, enhance your management skills for industry, or continue your studies at degree level, the CertHE Business & Management for Creatives offers a flexible and future-focused foundation.

Example modules are listed below. Please note, these modules may be subject to change.
Skills Development and Professional Practice
Principles of Financial Accounting
People, Management and Organisation
Business Mathematics and Statistics
Management Accounting
Fundamentals of Business
Digital Business and Marketing
Fundamentals of Airline Management and Operation
Understanding the Business and Economic Environment
Cultural Awareness in Business
Creative Enterprises
Events Planning and Music Business​
Fashion Business​
Travel and Tourism Management​