CertHE Business Innovation and Applied Management

CertHE Business InnovationCourse ContentWhat our Graduates doEntry Requirements

The Certificate in Higher Education CertHE Business Innovation and Applied Management course introduces you to various types of the business environment and enables you to develop business skills and knowledge required to facilitate a management position. This practical and experiential-led programme focuses on innovation and the qualities of effective management. There is a particular emphasis on applying skills within a professional setting, to equip you to start up new business ventures and find different ways of solving problems in existing organisations.

Reasons to Study with us

• Our course is accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI)
  
  so you also receive an industry-recognised qualification.**


• Our team are all experts in their field and maintain their connections with
  
  industry which include Vodafone, Ministry of Defence, Jaeger, Time
  
  Warner, NHS and Lloyds of London.


• Successful completion of this course allows you to progress onto our
  
  Diploma programme.

**Subject to accreditation in Spring 2016.

CertHE Business Innovation and Applied Management

• Introduction to Management


• Principles of Marketing


• Employability, Personal Development and Academic Study Skills


• Financial Aspects of Business


• Legal Aspects of Business


• Introduction to Entrepreneurship and Enterprise


• Contemporary Business Issues


• E-commerce

Graduate careers and pathways have included Marketing, Sales, Recruitment, New business ventures and further study at DipHE level.

The Industry needs managers who are equipped with an understanding of the principles of business and management and have the confidence and skills to innovate and implement change. That is the type of graduate we aim to produceElizabeth Scott Head of Business and Management

60 UCAS points plus GCSE maths and English (grades A*-C) or equivalent or Access to Higher Education Certificate. Mature applicants without the above criteria will be interviewed to assess academic suitability.

How To Apply

Our aim is to make it as easy as possible to secure your place on your ideal programme.
Simply download and complete the relevant application form and return it to our Admissions team as early as possible.
You can return your completed application form in person or by post to our Colchester
(for applications to Colchester and Clacton) or Braintree campuses:

Admissions

Colchester Institute

Sheepen Road

Colchester

CO3 3LL

Admissions

The College at Braintree

Church Lane

Braintree

CM7 5SN

If you are currently at school, please check with them as some schools will be coordinating applications centrally.
If you have any further questions about the application process, please visit our
Frequently Asked Questions page.

Applying for a Full-Time Degree-Level course

Apply through UCAS

If you would like to apply for any of Colchester Institute's Degree Level courses, your method of application will differ depending on whether
you want to apply for a full-time or part-time version of your chosen course. If you are applying full-time, you will need to apply through the
Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS), which is a UK-based charity whose main role is providing the application process for almost
all British universities.

The service cost £23 for a multi application and £12 for a single application in 2015, however it is possible this may increase for 2016 applicants.
Each course has a unique "course code" that you will need to make note of and use during your applciation. You can find out more information and
sign up to the service here. The UCAS code for Colchester Institute is CINST C75.

Applying for a Part-Time Degree-Level course

All part-time degree-level courses are not offered through UCAS, and must be applied for directly through Colchester Institute.
For this you will need to fill in and return to us as soon as possible. This application form can be downloaded here, quoting the relevant course code:

Download Part-Time HE Application Form

Download Cert Ed, PGCE and Postgraduate Application Form

For further information about our degree-level courses click
here.

Applying as a Full-Time International Student (EU & Overseas)

Applications for Higher Education courses from International Students must also be made via the Universities
and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS). Applications can be made on-line from any country via the UCAS website
at www.ucas.com. Details of all eligible courses
are given at this site, Colchester Institute's UCAS reference number is CINST C75.

International Applications made via UCAS will be forwarded to us for processing but the offer and acceptance
procedure is made through UCAS and not directly with us.
Once we are notified of your acceptance we will request payment of your deposit for more information on fees and deposits
click here.

Applying as an Part-Time International Student (EU only)

Students coming into the UK on a Tier 4 (General) student visa will only be eligible to apply
for full-time courses at a minimum NQF level 3
or above or full-time English Language Programmes.

Colchester Institute's International Student Application Form is available to download.
Before completing the application form you must read and understand the information about
our

Fee Payment and Refund Policy
.
On signing the application form you are agreeing to the terms of this policy.

With your application form you must also send:

• Certified copies of your academic qualifications


• Where appropriate, evidence of your English Language ability (IELTS or equivalent)


• A reference to confirm your status and suitability for the course.


• An email or correspondence address where we can keep in touch with you about your application

Download Application Form - International Students (Part-Time) (PDF)

Print off and complete the International Applications Form and return it to:

International Admissions Officer

Colchester Institute

Sheepen Road

Colchester

CO3 3LL