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Business and Management, Cert HE, University of Essex Online

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The award How you will study Study duration Course start Domestic course fees International course fees
Cert HEPart-time, Distance, Online16 monthsJanuary, March, May, JulyGBP 6996 totalGBP 6996 total

About Business and Management, Cert HE - at University of Essex Online

Gain fundamental management skills and an appreciation of the modern business world with this short online course that introduces key business concepts.

Available as the first step towards either of our full undergraduate business degrees, but also beneficial as a standalone qualification, you will study topics such as:

  • establishing effective working teams
  • marketing fundamentals and the impact on consumers
  • the economic environment within which businesses operate
  • financial and management accounting

This short course also includes an introduction to online learning and best practices for getting the most from your study opportunities. With engaging discussion forums, live Q&As and reflective journal entries, you will have a lot of ways to consolidate your learning and apply it to situations that arise within your own personal and professional life.

We're proud to be rated Gold in the Times Higher Education (THE) Online Rankings 2024. Our achievement, which is based on four pillars - resources, engagement, outcomes and environment - recognises our commitment to excellent online education.

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Entry requirements

We believe that education should be accessible for everyone. That's why we offer an open entry route - meaning you don't need any prior academic or work experience in order to start studying with us. You will also need to meet our English language requirements.

You will need to pass your first assignment set within the first three weeks of the course in order to continue with your studies.

English language requirements

As our courses are delivered in English, a high proficiency with English is required. If English is not your first language, your English ability should be equivalent to an IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0. Don't worry if you don't hold an IELTS or equivalent qualification - we offer a free online English test to assess your proficiency.

You don't need to prove your English ability if you are a national of, or have completed a qualification equivalent to a UK degree in, any of these countries.

Fees, Funding and Scholarships at University of Essex Online

A university education is one of the biggest investments in yourself and career. Our tuition fees include all teaching materials and required reading – there aren't any hidden charges for assessments or resits.

We also offer students a range of tuition fee discounts, scholarships and payment options for our online courses*.

  • Full payment discount: Pay the full tuition fee upfront and you will get a 5% discount.
  • Alumni discount: Graduates from the University of Essex or University of Essex Online are eligible for a 10% discount.
  • Regional scholarship: If you're living outside the UK you might be eligible for a scholarship.
  • Student loan: Students based in England might be eligible for a loan from Student Finance England for our Bachelors and Masters degrees.
  • Monthly payment plan: Available for those who are self-funding.

* Please note that a maximum of two discounts or scholarships can be applied. For more information on our discounts and scholarships and to discuss your eligibility please contact our Admissions team.

Student reviews of University of Essex Online

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Nathan Jarvis - BSc (Hons) Computer Science

"The university’s excellent reputation heavily influenced my decision to enrol, as I wanted to ensure my degree would be highly respected. The University of Essex Online also offered the exact course I wanted in a shorter timeframe than many other part-time options, making it a practical choice as well."

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Sean Michael Coldicott - MSc Business and Management (Business Analytics)

"The University of Essex Online is a great place to study. The Student Support team are very helpful and tutors have been friendly and professional."

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Nicole McLean-Anderson - BSc (Hons) Criminal Psychology

"The virtual learning environment (VLE) is user-friendly, intuitive and well-organised, which is essential given I’m studying from the other side of the globe."

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