Entry on to this course does not require an interview, entrance test, audition or portfolio
Academic IELTS of 6.0, with no element below 5.5.
112-128 UCAS tariff points (to include at least two A-levels or equivalent qualifications); Degree with foundation year 48
BTEC Lvl3 National: Distinction, Merit, Merit (DMM).
Candidates are normally required to hold five GCSE subjects at grade C/4 or above, including Mathematics and English Language.
Do you aspire to start your own business? Do you see yourself working as an entrepreneur or an innovation manager? If so, this course is ideal.
You'll gain knowledge of business strategy, project management, start-up creation and growth, and finance and accounting. You'll also practise and implement innovative management, technological change, and entrepreneurship to gain first-hand experience of managing and leading entrepreneurial teams.
With the full support from the University, the course also enables you to launch a business. We've the second most successful UK higher education institution for graduate start-up companies (HE-BCI, survey 2018/19).
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What you will study
Please note that this is an indicative list of modules and is not intended as a definitive list. Those listed here may also be a mixture of core and optional modules.
Year 1
In your first year you will become familiar with a wide range of entrepreneurship related concepts. You will be introduced to the concept of innovation management and how this is different from standard strategic management theories and practices. You'll gain an understanding of the main concepts and management tools for innovation activities within organisations - from small to large.
Core modules
Managing Marketing Information
Innovation Management
Business Design Thinking I
Enterprise Finance and Accounting Principles
Year 2
In your second year you will develop the skills, knowledge and practical experience required to respond to the challenges involved in managing technological developments. You'll take a look at technologies which underpin solutions to the problems encountered by startup companies such as issues related to website design, web development and mobile app development.
Core modules
Entrepreneurship and Strategic Growth
Contemporary Project Management
Business Design Thinking II
Optional modules
Employee Relations
International Business and Culture
Marketing Communications and Advertising
Professional Selling
Financial Investments
Developing Web Applicants for Business
Data Analytics for Business
Rapid App Development for Business
Business Decision Modelling
Year 3
In your final year you will implement your tested idea(s) by launching your own business and learn how to finance your ventures. You will develop an understanding of how venture capital funds, business angels and crowdfunding platforms work; how firms become investment ready, raise external finance and how they finally exit. You will understand the importance of using local and international networks to acquire the critical resources needed to create your new venture(s).
Core modules
Entrepreneurial Marketing
Fundraising and Pitching
Business Design Thinking III
Optional modules
Psychology for Business and Management
Organisational Learning and Development
Data-Driven Decision Making
Professional Selling
Financial Investments
Developing Web Applicants for Business
Data Analytics for Business
Business Decision Modelling
Rapid App Development for Business
You'll graduate with key skills, ready to create a business or join entrepreneurial teams in large companies.
Insurance - Single: 300 (£) per year
