Business Management - Certificate of Higher Education (Fleetwood Town Football Club)
Summary
The Business Management Certificate of Higher Education represents an amazing opportunity to begin an academic journey which could culminate in you achieving a BA(Hons) Business Management degree awarded by Lancaster University. Whilst the degree is delivered at Blackpool and The Fylde College, our long-standing affiliation with Lancaster University means that you will ultimately graduate with a degree from a university which consistently ranks in the top 15 in UK university league tables. Lancaster University also rank highly in international league tables such as the QS World Rankings assuring you of a qualification with worldwide recognition.
Whilst you're working towards your full honours degree, this Certificate of Higher Education allows you to gain a standalone Level 4 qualification that provides the foundational learning on which the rest of your degree will be built. You will study six core modules during the year all designed around what employers are looking for from their future managers. focusing on four key areas of management - HR, Marketing, Finance and Leadership.
In tandem with your study programme, the course also provides an amazing opportunity to gain a unique footballing experience with Fleetwood Town Football Club, a professional soccer team in League Two of the English Football League. Fleetwood Town has a rich and exciting history. In recent years, they have enjoyed a meteoric rise from the North West Counties League First Division to League One of the Football League - six promotions in ten years. Their £15 million Poolfoot Farm Training complex will be the base for this experience and provides the ONLY site in an English Football League club which can offer a professional partnership in both football and education. There, students will not only have the opportunity to train as a professional footballer but also the chance to play competitive games to further enhance their football experience.
- Course code TH1HE0017
- UCAS code N900
- Duration 1 Year
- Day/s of week Thursday and Friday
- Time 09:00 - 16:00
Next course dates
| Start date | Location | Duration | |
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07 Sep 2026
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University Centre
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1 Year
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Before applying, please check whether you meet the entry requirements under 'Key Information' for this course. Don't hesitate to call us on 01253 504343 if you need assistance.
Where can this subject lead?
Career progression
Successful completion of this Certificate of Higher Education, will allow you to progress to the second year of the Foundation Degree in Business Management programme - one step closer to your BA (Hons) Degree
However, many people study the qualification to gain base knowledge to support success when opening/starting their own business or making the first steps into the world of business and management. The wide range of topics support you knowledge of motivating your employees or staff and budgeting your finances.
Good leadership skills are a genuine asset to any business so a programme that promises to develop them is ideal for anyone wanting to develop a career in business management.
What's more, because the leadership element of this degree is embedded in broader business concerns, students are able to utilise what they learn in a real-world context.
Next steps at B&FC
Having successfully completed the Certificate of Higher Education, students are ideally placed to progress onto the second year of the Foundation Degree in Business Management at Blackpool and The Fylde College.
Employment Opportunities
This programme offers progression opportunities into junior management roles across a variety of departments in businesses both large and small in both the public and private sectors.
It also supports individuals who are looking to develop their own business ventures, leveraging their entrepreneurial ideas in tandem with the management skills they have acquired on the course.
Key information
Entry Requirements
A minimum of 80 UCAS points (excluding Functional Skills) in an appropriate discipline, or equivalent international qualification.
Qualification obtained
CertHE Business ManagementFees and funding
The fees differ for International and domestic students. Currently UK based students should visit our Tuition Fees page and Financial Support for Degrees page for more information about fees and funding. International students would pay a commercial fee of £14,000.
Extra costs and equipment
You will not be required to purchase any additional equipment to undertake this programme as the college has resources available to students. However, there may be some opportunities that will not be a requirement of the programme but will be available to students at an additional cost.
What will I learn?
- Managing People
Develops understanding of how to motivate, lead and support employees. You will explore recruitment, teamwork, communication, performance management and workplace culture, gaining skills to manage people effectively in diverse organisational settings. - Operational Leadership
Introduces principles of effective leadership in day-to-day operations.You will learn how to coordinate resources, improve processes, make decisions and lead teams to achieve organisational goals while maintaining quality and efficiency. - Finance for Business
Provides foundational financial knowledge for managers. You will learn how to interpret financial statements, manage budgets, and analyse costs as well as supporting decision-making using key financial tools and concepts relevant to business operations. - Marketing
Covers core marketing principles, including customer behaviour, market research, segmentation, branding and promotional strategies. You will learn how organisations create value and build customer relationships through effective marketing planning. - Dynamic Business Environment
Examines external factors shaping business activity, such as economic conditions, technology, globalisation, ethics and regulation. You will learn how these forces affect organisations and how businesses adapt to change. - Professional and Academic Skills (Humanities)
Develops essential skills for academic success and professional growth. You will strengthen research, writing, critical thinking, communication and digital literacy, preparing you for higher-level study and effective workplace performance.
Industry placement, field trips and guest speakers
There are no business industry placements but the unique experience of living and breathing a League 1 Professional Football Club will be yours throughout.
How will I learn?
Scheduled Learning
Scheduled time relates to the time you spend in directed study with the guidance and support of our academic tutors.
Scheduled learning can take a variety of forms and will vary from one course to the next, but may include lectures, seminars, tutorials, project supervision, demonstrations, studio or workshop time, fieldwork and external visits.
Independent Study
Higher education courses rely on students undertaking work outside of formal, scheduled sessions and this is generally categorised as independent study.
Independent study might include preparation for scheduled sessions, follow-up work, wider reading or practice, completion of assessment tasks and revision.
Expert tutors
All tutors involved in the delivery of higher education courses within the College are approved to teach the subjects and modules they deliver.
The approval process ensures that staff delivering a given programme are appropriately qualified and, where appropriate, possess relevant technical and industrial experience and professional practice.
Learning Methods
| Learning Method | Level 4 | Level 5 | Level 6 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scheduled | 288 | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 912 | 0 | 0 |
| Placement | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 1200 | 0 | 0 |
How will I be assessed?
Coursework
Most courses are assessed via a combination of coursework and exams. Coursework might range from written tasks and assignments to the collation of a portfolio of evidence based around key topics areas and could be tailored to your specific interests.
Exams
Exams are formal, timed written assessments, carried out in a controlled environment and overseen by one or more invigilators. They assess your grasp of the theory and underpinning knowledge related to your chosen career area. The opposite of practicals, they require you to set out your practical understanding within an academic context.
Practical/ Presentations
Practical assessments identify your technical ability to apply theory to hands-on tasks in your chosen career area. They can be timed or non-timed and involve observation of your practical skills and competencies, either in a work-based environment or a dedicated College setting that closely resembles the workplace. Practical work-based assessments are supported and carried out by a trained assessor.
| Assessment Method | Level 4 | Level 5 | Level 6 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coursework | 64% | 0% | 0% |
| Exam | 30% | 0% | 0% |
| Practical | 0% | 0% | 0% |