Certificate of Higher Education in Business Management in Blackpool. Classes run at Blackpool and The Fylde College University Centre Campus, full-time over two years. The programme begins with a Foundation Year, designed to support those who may not meet direct entry requirements for undergraduate study. This includes people coming from a vocational background, those with modest Level 3 results, or those who completed qualifications some time ago. The second year delivers the Certificate of Higher Education in Business Management, awarded by Lancaster University. Entry requires Level 2 English and, for recent Level 3 students, 32 UCAS points and Level 2 maths.
Who this course is for
The Business Management Certificate of Higher Education represents an amazing opportunity to begin an academic journey which could culminate in you achieving a BA(Hons) Business Management degree awarded by Lancaster University. Whilst the degree is delivered at Blackpool and The Fylde College, our long-standing affiliation with Lancaster University means that you will ultimately graduate with a degree from a university which consistently ranks in the top 15 in UK university league tables. Lancaster University also rank highly in international league tables such as the QS World Rankings assuring you of a qualification with worldwide recognition. Whilst you're working towards your full honours degree, this Certificate of Higher Education allows you to gain a standalone Level 4 qualification that provides the foundational learning on which the rest of your degree will be built. You will study six core modules during the year all designed around what employers are looking for from their future managers. focusing on four key areas of management - HR, Marketing, Finance and Leadership. In tandem with your study programme, the course also provides an amazing opportunity to gain a unique footballing experience with Fleetwood Town Football Club, a professional soccer team in League Two of the English Football League. Fleetwood Town has a rich and exciting history. In recent years, they have enjoyed a meteoric rise from the North West Counties League First Division to League One of the Football League - six promotions in ten years. Their £15 million Poolfoot Farm Training complex will be the base for this experience and provides the ONLY site in an English Football League club which can offer a professional partnership in both football and education. There, students will not only have the opportunity to train as a professional footballer but also the chance to play competitive games to further enhance their football experience.
Entry requirements
80 UCAS points (excluding Functional Skills) from an appropriate discipline or equivalent international qualification
What you will learn
You'll develop core business management knowledge across key areas of the discipline.
You'll study how organisations operate, make decisions, and respond to change.
You'll build analytical skills to interpret business data and problems.
You'll explore topics such as marketing, finance, and organisational behaviour.
You'll develop academic writing and research skills needed for higher education study.
How you will learn
You'll study in the classroom full-time during the day. The Foundation Year uses a structured, supportive approach to prepare you for higher education. Assessment methods across the two years are likely to include written assignments, presentations, and coursework. The centre will confirm the specific assessment requirements for each unit before you begin.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Blackpool and The Fylde College University Centre Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Business administrator, supporting day-to-day operations in an organisation
Office manager, overseeing administrative functions and staff
Marketing assistant, supporting campaigns and communications
Sales coordinator, managing client relationships and orders
HR assistant, supporting recruitment and employee processes
Operations assistant, helping manage business processes and logistics
What you could study next
BA (Hons) Business Management, the natural next step to a full undergraduate degree, often with advanced entry options.
BA (Hons) Marketing or Human Resource Management, if you want to specialise in a particular area of business.
Higher National Diploma (HND) in Business, a work-focused alternative at the same level that some learners pursue alongside employment.
