About the Course
The Higher Certificate in Business is a two-year fulltime programme, designed to give students a rich overall perspective of business. Marketing, finance, accounting, human resources, and information technology are all addressed as you are prepared for the world of business and its countless opportunities. On completion, you will have the confidence and knowledge to select and apply appropriate techniques to business problems and opportunities as they arise.

Progression
On successful completion of this certificate students may elect to transfer to year two of the BA (Hons) in Business Studies or the BA (Hons) in Accounting and Finance. Alternatively students may enter into year 3 of the BA (Ord) in Business Studies.

Careers
This programme is the perfect platform for students who wish to pursue further studies or move straight into the workplace. The broad scope of the course means that students gain an understanding into the many aspects of the world of business, allowing them to choose the area which appeals to them most. Graduates will typically find employment in insurance, banking, retailing and marketing. Students who choose to seek employment immediately after the course may complete further studies on a part-time basis.

Higher Certificate in Business Course Content

Year 1

• Accounting
   
• Business Communications and Information Technology
   
• Economics
   
• Marketing
   
• Management and Organisations
   
• Business Project

Year 2

• Management Accounting
   
• Legal Framework
   
• Human Resource Management
   
• Managing Information Technology
   
• Enterprise Development/Project
   
• Business Mathematics and Statistics