Certificate of Higher Education in Business Administration
Course
In Colchester
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Colchester
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We have a long tradition of helping students to return to study. The Access to Higher Education Diploma course will offer you the ideal preparation for further study in higher education or training.
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- IT
- Skills and Training
- International
- Business Administration
- Business and Administration
- Part Time
- Full Time
- English
Course programme
Business AdministrationCourse ModulesWhat our Graduates doEntry Requirements
Work for skills to get skills for work! The Business Administration (CertHE) is a practical vocational course to prepare students for work in business administration.
This one year (full-time) or two years (part-time) course offers a comprehensive higher level qualification which is entirely vocationally led. This Business Administration programme combines theory and practical tasks to develop communication and office administration skills. Transferable skills that are of key importance for the workplace will be developed, for example teamwork, organisational skills and self confidence.
CertHE Business Administration Modules Offered:
Modules Offered
- Managing Administration
- IT for Administration
- Communication Methods and Skills
- Introduction to HR:Recruitment and Record Keeping
- Financial Control
- Administration for Business Events and Travel
- Skills for Study and Work
- Work-Based Learning
Our previous graduates work in a variety of administration roles in a number of industries including the NHS, local Government, education, hospitality, insurance and customer service. Roles and responsibilities vary but all require graduates to use the transferable skills acquired during the programme.
Career Opportunities
Employment in a variety of administrative roles including supervisory office management or as a personal assistant.
Course Progression
Successful students may progress onto the second year of the Foundation Degree in Business Administration.
The minimum requirement is for 60 UCAS points achieved through A Levels, or an equivalent qualification and 4 GCSEs (grades A*-C) including maths and English or Functional Skills equivalent. Students without formal qualifications but with appropriate work experience will be considered individually. Students whose first language is not English will require an IELTS score of 6.0 or equivalent. Discretionary literacy and IT competency tests may be required.
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
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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
Certificate of Higher Education in Business Administration