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LSCBusinessThe level is medium. It is not highly technical, but it covers management, communication, IT, data, marketing and the business environment.Regular study and project-based work are still required.

CertHE in Business Studies with Foundation

Simple overview of this programme

This course introduces the foundations of Business and Management, including the business environment, workplace communication, IT, data analysis, organisational behaviour, technology, marketing and practical workplace skills.

It is useful for people currently in service, retail, operations, restaurant, warehouse or general work who want to move gradually toward admin, business or management routes.

Decision summary

Good fit for

people moving from general, service or practical work toward admin, sales, marketing, management, business support or business-related routes.

Poor fit for

people who want a very narrow, technical or immediate specialist route.

Who this programme is for

You have experience in service, retail, operations, admin or customer-facing work.
You are interested in management, communication, marketing, technology, data and organisations.
You may want to start your own business in the future but need business basics first.
You want to begin university-level study without immediately entering a longer and heavier degree.

What jobs can this programme lead to?

Realistic starting roles:

Admin Assistant
Business Support Assistant
Marketing Assistant
Sales Support
Customer Service Supervisor
Operations Support

Growth path after experience:

Further study in Business and Management
Office Coordinator
Marketing / Sales Pathway
Operations Pathway

Important note: The degree alone does not guarantee a job, a management position or a specialist title. English level, work experience, practical skills and labour-market conditions all matter.

Key programme information

Duration2 years
Foundation YearYes
Course typeCertificate of Higher Education (CertHE)
Credit Value240 credits
Awarding bodyCanterbury Christ Church University
LocationLondon School of Commerce
CitiesLondon and Birmingham, subject to intake capacity
Study modefull-time and in person
Teaching languageEnglish
Student Financesubject to residence status, previous study and individual circumstances

Timing and classes

The course runs for 2 years and includes Foundation/Level 0 followed by Level 4.

It is delivered in person at London School of Commerce. Exact class days, attendance and start dates must be checked for the intake.

How difficult is this programme?

The level is medium. It is not highly technical, but it covers management, communication, IT, data, marketing and the business environment.

Regular study and project-based work are still required.

What is the Foundation Year and how does it help?

The Foundation/Level 0 stage helps build basic university skills before the main course.

Students are introduced to study, writing, research, IT, communication and business basics.

Main advantage of this programme

It builds a broad and practical business base instead of focusing on only one narrow skill.

Important points before choosing

This course does not guarantee immediate entry into management.

Because it is broad, you should gradually choose whether you want marketing, sales, operations, admin, project work or entrepreneurship.