Program Overview

Accounting and Business Management Cert HE

Overview

The Accounting and Business Management Cert HE is a 1-year course that provides an introduction to core business and finance topics. It is equivalent to the first year of a degree and is designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge required to succeed in the business world.

Study Options

• Cert HE (1 year)
• Accelerated (2 years)
• Honours (3 years)

Course Information

• UCAS Code: N402
• Duration: 1 year
• Start Date(s): Sep / Nov / Jan / Feb / Apr / Jun
• Entry Year: 2025/26 | 2026/27
• Entry Requirements: 64 UCAS points

Course Introduction

The course covers the fundamentals of financial and management accounting, organisational behaviour, and contemporary management theory. Students will also learn about business data analysis and how data is used to inform strategic decisions.

How You Will Study

• 24 weeks of study
• 4 x 6-week blocks
• 1 subject module per block
• 4 CPD focus days per block
• 250 hours of study per module
• 80 hrs face-to-face (32%)
• 20 hrs Digital Wednesdays (8%)
• 150 hrs independent study (60%)
• 100% coursework

Your Course Modules

• Module 1: Contemporary Business Environment
• Module 2: Principles of Financial and Management Accounting
• Module 3: Managing in the Digital World
• Module 4: Data and Decision Making

What is the 92 Programme?

The 92 Programme is a requirement for all students and will count towards their overall grade. It is designed to develop skills in self-reflection and awareness, wellness and resilience, and professionalism and employability.

Why the 92 Programme is part of your course?

The 92 Programme is designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge required to succeed in the business world. It is based on the World Economic Forum's "10 Skills You Need for the Future of Work" and is designed to provide students with a competitive edge in the job market.

How is the 92 Programme assessed?

Students will produce a learning journal that will document their experiences. This will be submitted at the end of the academic year to assess whether they have met the required standard to pass the module.

Why study at UA92

UA92 offers a deliberately different experience to traditional universities. Our industry-inspired courses place character and personal development firmly at the core of the learning experience.

• Degrees and Certificates of Higher Education awarded by the prestigious Lancaster University
• No traditional end of year exams
• Study one module at a time
• Courses co-designed with industry
• Fixed morning or afternoon timetable
• Multiple start dates throughout the year
• Focus on Character and Personal Development

Careers In Accounting and Business Management

This 1-year course is the perfect stepping stone to a full accounting and business management degree. If you pass the Certificate of Higher Education successfully, you will automatically be eligible to progress to the second year of the 3-year degree programme.

Industry Partnerships

We have over 60 industry partners who support our mission to develop career-ready graduates. These partnerships provide you with access to industry-leading expertise, mentorship opportunities, and work-place experiences.

Meet the Business Team

• Ahmed Saleem: Business Teaching Associate
• Donna Walsh: Business Lecturer
• Dr Firoz Bhaiyat: Head of Business
• Emma Gaskill: Course Leader: Accounting and Finance
• Jay Edwards: Lecturer in Digital Marketing
• Kelly Henley: Course Leader: Business Management
• Lisa Moreton: Lecturer in Business & Management
• Moussa Alzoubi: Business Lecturer
• Mudassar Sohail: Business Lecturer
• Natalie Walker-Craig: Sports Management Lecturer

Teaching Excellence Framework Silver Award

UA92 has been awarded a TEF Silver award, which is a recognition that we provide high-quality teaching, learning, and outcomes for our students.

Entry Requirements

• 2 GCSEs at Grade C/4 or above including English Language
• Accepted Alternatives: Functional Skills Level 2 (English and Maths)
• UCAS Points: 64
• A Levels: CC (64 equivalent)
• BTEC National Extended Diploma: MPP
• BTEC Diploma: MM
• T Levels: P (C+)
• Scottish Advanced Highers: DD
• IB: 24 points with 14 from Higher Level Subjects

Fees and Finance

• Fees and Finance
• Funding

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