Why study this course
Business with a financial edge – understand how financial information influences commercial decisions and organisational performance.
Build confidence for higher education – develop academic, analytical and professional skills through an accessible business-focused qualification.
Develop future-facing business skills – explore finance, data, digital capability, leadership and commercial decision-making.
Progress to a full degree – build a foundation for progression to the BSc (Hons) Business and Finance.
Course summary
The CertHE Business and Finance provides an accessible introduction to the relationship between business, finance and commercial decision-making. It is designed for students who want to understand how organisations operate and how financial information can be used to support planning, performance and growth.
You will develop a broad understanding of business alongside foundational financial and analytical skills. The course considers how organisations make decisions, allocate resources, manage performance and respond to changing commercial environments.
The qualification also introduces contemporary issues affecting business and finance, including digital transformation, data, AI and responsible business. This helps you understand that financial decisions do not happen in isolation but are connected to strategy, customers, operations, people and wider organisational objectives.
Learning is applied throughout, allowing you to connect concepts to realistic business situations. You will also develop communication, problem-solving and professional skills that can support progression into further study or employment.
Please note, this course is currently going through validation.
Key facts
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Award |
CertHE |
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UCAS code |
N60C |
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Typical offer |
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Duration |
1 year |
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Mode of study |
Full time |
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Start date |
September 2026 |
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Award |
Lincoln Bishop University |
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Institution code |
B38 |
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About this course
Every organisation needs people who understand both the commercial environment and the financial implications of business decisions.
This course introduces you to the fundamentals of business and finance and explores how the two disciplines interact. You will consider how businesses generate revenue, manage costs, measure performance, plan for the future and make investment and operational decisions.
Alongside financial knowledge, you will develop a broader understanding of organisations, strategy, people and commercial activity. This makes the qualification suitable if you are interested in finance but want to keep your career options broader than traditional accounting and finance roles.
You will also explore how technology and data are changing business decision-making. AI, analytics and digital tools are increasingly influencing how organisations understand performance and identify opportunities.
Business and finance decisions have consequences beyond financial performance. You will explore ethical decision-making, responsible management and sustainability, considering how organisations can balance commercial objectives with their responsibilities to people, communities and the environment.
The course also introduces themes connected to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), helping you consider the role business can play in addressing wider economic, social and environmental challenges.
You will explore business and finance within both the Lincolnshire economy and the wider global business environment. You will consider how organisations respond to changing markets, customers, competition and economic conditions.
Lincolnshire's agricultural and food, manufacturing, tourism, retail and professional services sectors provide valuable local contexts, while the course encourages you to understand how local organisations connect with national and international markets.
The course therefore provides a contemporary foundation for students who want to develop commercial awareness and financial confidence while keeping their future career options open.
Scheduled Teaching Hours
Undergraduate programmes consist of 360 HE credits, with each credit equating to 10 hours of learning.
Depending upon the mode of delivery (i.e. face-to-face/in-person, online or a blend of these) and whether your course is full-time or part-time, the delivery of the scheduled hours for the programme will involve taught input, independent study, and where applicable, work-based or placement hours.
Entry requirements
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| UCAS points | 64 |
You will normally need 64 UCAS tariff points
We welcome A/AS Levels, BTEC qualifications, T Levels, Access to Higher Education Diplomas, International Baccalaureate (IB), Cambridge Pre-U and the Extended Project Qualification where these meet the required tariff.
A broad range of educational backgrounds can be considered. If you do not meet the standard tariff requirement, the University may consider other evidence of your ability and preparedness for higher education through its admissions process.
International applicants may be considered with equivalent qualifications, subject to applicable country-specific and English language requirements.
No specific previous qualification in business or finance is required. The course provides a foundation in both areas and is designed to support students in developing their knowledge progressively.
Further information
Click here for key information for all undergraduate students.
Click here for all programme specifications.
In accordance with University conditions, students are entitled to apply for Recognition of Prior Learning, RP(C)L, based on relevant credit at another HE institution or credit Awarded for Experiential Learning, (RP(E)L).
How you will be taught
Teaching combines interactive lectures, workshops, business and financial simulations, consultancy activities and employer-informed challenges.
You will explore business and finance concepts through practical scenarios, considering how financial information supports decisions about performance, investment, growth and resource allocation.
Digital learning will support your studies and introduce you to the growing role of technology and data in modern organisations. You will also work collaboratively, developing your communication and problem-solving capabilities.
Consultancy-style activities will allow you to apply your knowledge to business scenarios, helping you understand how different parts of an organisation interact.
Employer-informed challenges, business simulations and consultancy-style activities will also help you connect classroom learning with the decisions organisations make every day.
The course is designed to build your confidence progressively, supporting your transition into higher education while giving you practical experience of applying business and financial concepts.
Assessment
You will be assessed through a range of applied activities designed to reflect business practice. These may include consultancy reports, presentations, financial modelling, dashboards, strategy reports, portfolios and reflective activities.
Assessment will require you to interpret information, analyse business situations, develop recommendations and communicate your conclusions.
Different assessment formats allow you to develop a broad set of skills rather than relying on one method of demonstrating achievement. You will receive opportunities for feedback throughout your studies to help you develop your academic and professional capabilities.
The emphasis is on applying knowledge to realistic situations and demonstrating how business and finance can work together to support organisational performance.
Careers & Further study
The CertHE can provide a foundation for careers in areas such as financial analysis, commercial support, business administration, corporate banking, business development, financial planning, operations and graduate business roles.
It can also provide a pathway to the BSc (Hons) Business and Finance, allowing you to develop your knowledge and career prospects further.
The broad nature of the qualification means that you can also explore careers where financial understanding is combined with other business disciplines. Potential areas include management, consultancy, sales, operations and entrepreneurship.
Further postgraduate study may also be possible following completion of a relevant degree.
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Studying at Lincoln Bishop is a student-centred experience. Staff and students work together in a friendly and supportive atmosphere as part of an intimate campus community. You will know every member of staff personally and feel confident approaching them for help and advice, and staff members will recognise you, not just by sight, but as an individual with unique talents and interests.
We will be there to support you, personally and academically, from induction to graduation.
Fees & Funding
A CertHE is a one-year undergraduate qualification, so you will pay one year of undergraduate tuition fees.
There are a range of funding options available to help with the cost of your studies, including student finance support. Our Student Advice team can help you understand your options and guide you through the funding process.
Undergraduate fees for 2027 entry will be confirmed following a UK Government announcement by the Department for Education (DfE), expected in late 2026.
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