Bachelor's Degree
Business Skills for the Workplace (CertHE)
If you’re looking to develop your business skills and build a strong foundation for y...
This course equips you with the essential professional, and digital skills needed for success in today’s dynamic workplace, providing you with a transferable skill set.
The programme includes communication, teamwork and collaboration, problem‑solving and critical thinking, digital literacy, organisation and time management, data handling, reflective practice, creativity, innovation and an entrepreneurial mindset. These skills are important in any job and will prepare you to work confidently in a range of industries. Whether you’re looking to work in business, tech, healthcare, or something else, the skills you learn here will ensure that you are well-prepared to excel in any professional environment.
If you’re looking for a way to gain practical skills that are valued in today’s job market, while also getting a solid foundation for further studies, this course is perfect for you. Upon successful completion of this course, students have the opportunity to progress to year 2 of the BA Business Skills.
Please note that this page was updated to clarify the course’s start date, entry requirements, curriculum and additional costs in March 2026.
Year 1
The modules introduce business planning and start-up, digital marketing, managing people and effective teamwork, self-reflection for career development and problem‑solving approaches that prepare students for real-world business environments. By the end of the year, students will have developed a transferable skill set that enhances employability and prepares them for various professional environments.
Compulsory