Foundation Studies
Bridge the gap between school and undergraduate study, with a choice of business-focused foundation diplomas.
Level 3 diplomas
Up to 18 months
SCHELLHAMMER BUSINESS SCHOOL · STUDY ONLINE
Online programmes.
Your next chapter.
A new beginning. A change of direction. Room to grow.
Find the course that fits where you want to go.
Choose your starting point.
Explore online study with Schellhammer Business School, from foundation and undergraduate diplomas to an MBA pathway, professional marketing courses and English language study.
FOUNDATION & UNDERGRADUATE
Build your future.
Prepare for university or develop specialist knowledge through a diploma pathway. Further degree study depends on the route you choose and the receiving institution’s entry requirements.
Business & Management
Explore how organisations work, from people and finance to operations, leadership and growth.
Level 4–6 diploma options
Up to 18 months per level
Hospitality & Tourism
Study destinations, hospitality operations, sustainability and the visitor experience.
Level 4 & Level 5 diplomas
Up to 18 months per level
IT & Computing
Develop knowledge in computing, networks, systems and web design, with options for further degree study.
Level 4 & Level 5 · 120 credits each
Self-paced · ask admissions about the completion period
Accounting & Finance
Build your understanding of financial reporting, management accounting and business decisions.
Level 4 & Level 5 · 120 credits each
Self-paced · ask admissions about the completion period
MANAGEMENT & MBA
Take a wider view.
Build on previous study or management experience. Explore the entry route that matches your background and the qualification you want to work towards.
Business & Administrative Management
Develop your approach to leadership, business administration and decision-making, with progression options for further management study.
Level 6 diploma · 120 credits
Self-paced · discuss your timetable with admissions
Online MBA Pathway
Begin with Strategic Management and Leadership, then progress to a separate MBA completion stage.
Level 7 diploma · 120 credits, plus a further 60-credit completion stage
Typically 8–12 months for the diploma; completion stage additional
DIGITAL MARKETING & SHORT COURSES
Make your skills count.
Build a broad digital marketing foundation or focus on a specific channel through courses from the Digital Marketing Institute. Learning hours describe course content; allow additional time for practice and assessment.
Digital Marketing
Study nine modules covering AI, content, social media, search, advertising, email, commerce, analytics and strategy.
DMI Professional Diploma
Approximately 22 hours of content · 24 weeks of access
AI-Driven Social Commerce Strategy
Connect social shopping, influencer partnerships and customer service.
DMI Associate Level Certification
3 hours of learning · 3 modules
Social Media Platform Strategy
Develop a more considered approach to content, communities and campaigns across social platforms.
DMI Associate Level Certification
4 hours of learning · 3 modules
B2B Marketing & LinkedIn Strategy
Bring account-based marketing, lead development and LinkedIn campaigns together.
DMI Associate Level Certification
4.2 hours of learning · 4 modules
AI-Powered Meta Marketing
Explore marketing across Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp and Threads, with AI supporting campaign decisions.
DMI Associate Level Certification
4.2 hours of learning · 4 modules
ENGLISH LANGUAGE
Find your confidence.
English Language
Develop speaking, listening, reading and writing skills for everyday life and further study, with an introduction to IELTS preparation.
Language development · 10 modules
100 guided learning hours, plus optional study
A clear path forward.
A diploma can be a qualification in its own right and a step towards further study. A degree or MBA completion route has additional requirements, so it is worth understanding the whole pathway before choosing your starting point.
- Level 3
- Foundation study to prepare for undergraduate entry.
- Levels 4 & 5
- Undergraduate diploma stages, with options for further degree study.
- Level 6
- Advanced undergraduate-level study, with further progression depending on your chosen route.
- Level 7
- Postgraduate-level study. The MBA pathway requires a further completion stage beyond the diploma.
Our diploma options include qualifications from ATHE and QUALIFI. Professional digital marketing courses are offered through DMI. The awarding body, assessment and progression requirements depend on the programme.
Let’s find your next step.
Tell our student advisers about your previous studies, experience and goals. We can help you compare programmes, check entry requirements and understand the current fees and study timetable.
Let’s talk about
your future.
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