Business Management and Spanish (T45-SPA)
CertHE
The Open University
Key Course Facts
Course Description
This certificate allows you to combine business management with Spanish. You’ll divide your study equally between both subjects. It offers a broad grounding in key concepts associated with business management and a sound knowledge of the basic concepts associated with the study of Spanish. You’ll explore how businesses develop strategies, handle risk and take decisions. You’ll see what’s involved in functions such as marketing, accounting and finance. Combining this with the study of a modern language opens doors to other cultures and communities, and can provide a key to the global workplace.
Key features of the course
-
Develops a broad understanding of business organisations and their key elements.
-
Explores some wider considerations such as environments, markets and processes; and how these work together.
-
Develops you into an independent user of Spanish, reaching level B1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
-
Develops broad knowledge of the cultures that speak Spanish, and basic intercultural communication competence.
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Business Management and Spanish (T45-SPA), CertHE, if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.
Costs
Average student cost of living in the UK
| Rent | £518 |
| Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
| Supermarket shopping | £81 |
| Clothing | £35 |
| Eating out | £33 |
| Alcohol | £27 |
| Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
| Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
| Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
| Transport within city | £17 |
| Self-care / sports | £20 |
| Stationary / books | £13 |
| Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
| Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
| Insurance | £51 |
| Other | £95 |
| Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
University Rankings
Positions of The Open University in top UK and global rankings.
See all 18 university rankings of The Open University
About The Open University
The Open University was established in 1969 in Milton Keynes, and is the largest university in the UK for undergraduate education. The OU is among the most prestigious distance-learning institutions in the United Kingdom, enjoying numerous awards and accreditations, including Triple Crown status for their Business School.
List of 268 Bachelor and Master Courses from The Open University - Course Catalogue
Student composition of The Open University
- undergraduates:
- 79920
- postgraduates:
- 3260
- Total:
- 83180
Where is this programme taught
Show on map
Similar courses
| Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) |  UCAS Tariff |
City | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Rural Business Management HNC | Scotland's Rural College University | 65% | 5% | 15% | £7500 | £15000 | 119 | Edinburgh | On campus Full-time |
|
Rural Enterprise Management HND | University of Wales | 67% | 6% | 30% | £9000 | £13500 | 68 | Cardiff | On campus Full-time |
|
Business HND | University of the Highlands and Islands | 93% | 0% | 25% | £6915 | £7230 | 100 | Inverness | On campus Full-time |
|
Animal Management (Livestock Technology) DipHE | Writtle University College | - | 10% | 20% | £9250 | £12699 | 107 | Chelmsford | On campus Full-time |
|
|
Animal Management (Pet Behaviour and Welfare) DipHE | Writtle University College | - | 10% | 20% | £9250 | £12699 | 107 | Chelmsford | On campus Full-time |
|
Animal Management (Equine Management) HND | Reaseheath College | 54% | 0% | 11% | £9250 | £12000 | - | Nantwich | On campus Full-time |
|
|
Equine Performance and Business Management DipHE | Writtle University College | - | 10% | 20% | £9250 | £12699 | 107 | Chelmsford | On campus Full-time |
|
|
Animal Management (Zoo Management) DipHE | Writtle University College | - | 10% | 20% | £9250 | £12699 | 107 | Chelmsford | On campus Full-time |
|
Business HND | West Herts College | - | 15% | 10% | £6165 | - | 87 | Watford | On campus Full-time |
|
Business and Management BA (Hons) | Colchester Institute | - | 0% | 15% | £8250 | £8250 | - | Colchester | On campus Full-time |
