Course overview
Build your foundation in global business.
Build academic confidence in a foundation year, then study the core ideas and practical skills of global business management at Level 4.
Develop research, writing, communication and digital skills while exploring economics, entrepreneurship and wellbeing in a global business context.
Study management, marketing, accounting, international business and data-led decisions. The six Level 4 modules provide the academic content of the CertHE.
Curriculum
Modules by year.
Foundation Year
Foundation Year
- Academic Literacy for Global Business Management20 credits
- Academic Research and Writing for Global Business Management20 credits
- Introduction to Economics and Politics in a Global Context20 credits
- Communication and Digital Literacy Skills20 credits
- Entrepreneurial Mindset20 credits
- Wellbeing in the Workplace20 credits
Year 1
Year 1
- Understanding the Economic Environment20 credits
- Principles of Management20 credits
- Data Skills for Business Decision Making20 credits
- Marketing Fundamentals20 credits
- Introduction to Business Accounting20 credits
- International Business20 credits
Module availability and content may change as part of the provider’s ongoing academic review.
Assessment
Practical ways to show what you know.
Assessment may include reports, essays, case studies, portfolios, presentations and group work. Methods can change as the course is reviewed.
Entry requirements
Your route onto the course.
- Normally at least 80 UCAS tariff points or equivalent qualifications.
- Five GCSEs at grade 4/C or above, including English, or equivalent qualifications.
- Applicants who do not meet the standard requirements may be considered individually based on experience and an admissions interview.
English requirements
Evidence of English.
- If English is not your first language, an approved English language test or equivalent is required; the published minimum for the Oxford Placement Test is B1 overall.
Fees & funding
Understand the full cost.
Fees for Home students may increase in later years in line with government policy.
Funding your study
Eligible students may be able to apply for a UK Government Tuition Fee Loan and Maintenance Loan. Eligibility depends on personal circumstances and the course.
What you’ll achieve
Skills for ideas that move forward.
Complete a 120-credit foundation stage followed by a 120-credit Level 4 Certificate of Higher Education.
Career opportunities
Where this course can take you.
Career outcomes depend on your experience, further training and the requirements of each role.
Frequently asked questions
Course questions.
Is every course detail confirmed?
No. Any missing provider information is explicitly marked as “To be confirmed” and excluded from structured data.
Does speaking to an adviser count as an application?
No. A WhatsApp conversation or phone call is for guidance and does not submit a university application.
Can Top Education guarantee admission?
No. Entry decisions belong to the course provider and depend on their confirmed requirements.