Graduate Certificate in Business

Overview

If you do not currently meet the entry requirements to study one of our Masters programmes, the Graduate Certificate in Business is designed to build your knowledge and skills to bridge this gap. Upon successfully completing the course and subject to specific requirements, you will be able to join one of our range of Masters programmes with a detailed understanding of how business works.

Key facts

Designed for students who don’t meet the entry criteria for our Masters programmes
Prepare yourself for postgraduate study
Upon successful completion with a 50% pass rate, you will be ready to join one of our business Masters programmes
Progress on to Masters programmes at our London or Newcastle campuses

About this course

What will I study?

The Graduate Certificate in Business consists of 2 modules that will prepare you for the transition into our Masters programmes. These modules are designed to build your skills, knowledge and the confidence needed to study successfully at a postgraduate level.

You can expect to participate in highly interactive lectures and seminars to help you understand how to apply the theory into practice and we use a range of materials and case studies to support your learning throughout the course.

How will I be taught and assessed?

Throughout the course you will be expected to attend and engage in lectures, seminars and workshops, totalling an average of 10 hours per week. You will also be expected to engage in independent study involving directed and self-directed learning, around 33 hours per week.

Assessments take place through a mix of assignments, exams and a presentation.

Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL) is embedded throughout the course with tools such as the ‘Blackboard’ eLearning Portal and electronic reading lists that will guide your preparation for seminars and independent research.

Further study

Studying the Graduate Certificate at our London Campus is the ideal preparation for studying one of our MSc programmes.

Upon successful completion with a 50% pass rate, and subject to specific entry requirements, you can go on to study the following postgraduate degrees at our London Campus:

Newcastle

For those hoping to experience student life in another of the UK’s cities, subject to meeting specific entry requirements, you will also be able to progress on to courses at our main campus in Newcastle. Examples of courses that you could progress on to include:

Academic requirements

A pass degree, this may also be known as an ordinary degree. If you have studied in the UK, this will be a third class degree.

English language requirements

Students require IELTS 6.5 with no single element below 5.5 or equivalent.

If you have IELTS 5.5 – 6.0, you may be eligible to join our Pre-Sessional English before starting this programme.

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Modules

All modules are core.

LD0325 - Developing Academic Skills for Business and Management (20 credits)

This module covers areas such as enhancing academic writing skills, learning styles, working in teams, developing critical thinking skills, understanding research and how to make effective use out of journal articles.

All of these areas are considered in the specific context of business and management to allow students to enhance their knowledge in this area, develop their vocabulary and understand how to apply theory to practice.

LD0326 - Business and Management in Context (40 credits)

Students will be introduced to the complexities of the business environment and the various approaches to strategic management that can be used by firms to compete and survive in an international and dynamic environment.

This module covers a wide range of areas including; the strategic position of the organisation, evaluating financial data and organisational reports, critically analysing business models, logistics, leadership, business ethics, marketing, managing strategic change and evaluating organisational performance.

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Fees and finance

Tuition fees 2018/19

UK/EU students: £6,750
International students: £6,750

Tuition fees 2019/20

UK/EU students: £3,495
International students: £6,750

Please note that your tuition fees do not include the cost of course books that you may choose to purchase, stationery, printing and photocopying, accommodation, living expenses, travel or any other extracurricular activities. As a Northumbria University London Campus student, you will have full access to our online digital library with over 400,000 e-books and 50,000 electronic journals.

The modules you will study do not require you to purchase additional textbooks.

If you choose to progress on to one of our Masters programmes upon successful completion of your Graduate Certificate, you may be eligible for one of our scholarships, bursaries, or payment plans.

Scholarships and bursaries Payment plans

How to apply or find out more

How to find out more

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How to apply

Once you’re ready to apply, you can apply online to study the Graduate Certificate. This method allows you to upload your supporting documents at the time of application and automatically receive your student application number. Please note: when applying to study on the Graduate Certificate you will need to indicate which course you intend to progress on to once you have completed the programme.

Apply online

We strongly recommend that you submit your application as early as possible to allow you to complete all of the preparations needed to study your course. After receiving an offer it can take time to arrange your finances and apply for your visa (if required) and it is important that you arrive in good time to enrol onto your course. Please refer to the Dates and Fees page.

If you are unable to apply online, then you can download a PDF application form and email it to london.admissions@northumbria.ac.uk.

International students application form UK/EU students application form

Supporting documents

For us to assess your application in a timely manner, it is important that you provide us with the following documents:

Fully completed application form
Personal email address must be included on the application form
Transcripts and/or certificates (including a certified translation if not in English)
Passport – copy of personal details page
Proof of financial sponsorship if applicable
Reference
Confirmation of immigration history including copies of previous and current visas if applicable

You can check more information on how to apply here, including guidelines for the application forms.

Course information

Level of study:
Pre-Masters

Fee:
£6,750 (18/19 fees) (UK/EU) £6,750 (18/19 fees) (International)

Entry requirements:
Minimum of a third class pass or ordinary degree from a UK university or equivalent

English language requirements:
IELTS 6.5 with no single element below 5.5 or equivalent

Mode of study:
Full-time classroom

Duration:
4 months

Assessment methods:
Coursework and exams

Scholarship or bursaries:
Not available

Student finance:
Not available

Payment plan:
Not available

Starts:
January, May, September

Next application deadline:
06 May 2019

Graduate Certificate in Business