Business Management - Certificate of Higher Education with Foundation Year

This 2 year programme comprises a Foundation Year followed by the Certificate of Higher Education in Business Management awarded by Lancaster University. The foundation year is a tailored programme designed to support students who may not meet direct entry requirements for undergraduate study. Whether you're coming from a vocational background, have modest Level 3 results, or completed your qualifications some time ago, the Foundation Year offers a structured and supportive route into higher education.

Blending employer-informed content with academic development, you will engage with digital skills, communication and teamwork modules alongside management-specific study. The Foundation Year is designed to be inclusive and accessible, offering targeted academic and pastoral support to build confidence, motivation and resilience. This programme is ideal if you are seeking to strengthen your academic foundation, clarify career goals and transition smoothly into higher education.

During the Certificate of Higher Education you will develop the highly-sought-after skills that businesses demand from their business management graduates. People and leadership skills, which are seen as critical to successfully management, are embedded throughout all modules within the course. You will study modules in Finance, Marketing or Human Resource Management allowing you to build a wide range of managerial skills. To give you an even greater head start, the course has been co-created with employers and delivers ‘hands-on’ experience. A dynamic curriculum not only builds specialist leadership skills, but also develops an understanding of other key business disciplines to take your career to the next level. Business Management degrees provide the greatest variety of career routes in national and international organisations, both private and public, as well as in small and medium companies around the world. Some graduates also go on to start businesses themselves.

You will be taught by our friendly, professional teaching team, all of whom benefit from extensive management experience to support your future success. Though the course is delivered in Blackpool, it’s actually awarded by Lancaster University, providing graduates with a UK top 10 university qualification.

Course Modules

Modules at level 3

Module title Code Credits Optional

Modern Business Environment TH3MD0008 30 No

Principles of Leadership and Management TH3MD0009 30 No

Essential Academic Skills Business Management TH3MD0010 30 No

Professional Development Business Management TH3MD0011 30 No

Modules at level 4

Module title Code Credits Optional

Managing People TH4MD336 20 No

Operational Leadership TH4MD337 20 No

Finance for Business TH4MD338 20 No

Marketing TH4MD339 20 No

Dynamic Business Environment TH4MD340 20 No

Professional and Academic Skills Humanities TH4MD375 20 No

https://www.blackpool.ac.uk/course/th1he0019

Assessment Method Level 4

Coursework 64%

Exam 30%

Practical 0%