Standing out in the competitive modern business world demands a creative spark. Businesses need individuals who not only have the core knowledge and skills for the industry, but also the entrepreneurial spirit and ability to innovate – qualities that are all the more important for those who dream of setting up their own business. Whether you want to advance in management positions or start your own company, our Business Enterprise degree will give you the tools you need to succeed.
With small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) a major engine of growth for both the UK and wider global economies, this degree focuses on the formation and growth of new ventures, managing small businesses and the creation and implementation of small business start-ups. It will give you the skills you need to set up your own enterprise or work effectively in small and early-stage business ventures.
Developed in close partnership with industry experts, our course will expand your entrepreneurial mindset, behaviours and competencies as well as enhancing your understanding of core business functions and activities, and how they work together in today’s global digital environment.
WHAT WILL I STUDY?
WORK PLACEMENT – Boost your work-ready skills with an optional 48-week paid placement, with our past students having worked for BMW and trading companies
SPECIALISE YOUR STUDIES – From exploring e-commerce and data to freelancing or financial strategy, tailor your course through our optional modules
ENRICHMENT – Learn from the experts through real-world simulations, workshops and guest lectures as well as working in our Financial Trading Suite and Digital Creative Studio
Year 1
Core Modules
The People Perspective
Digital Innovations
Entrepreneurial Thinking and Behaviour
Finance for Managers
Market Research and Consumer Profiling
Venture I – Idea Generation
Year 2
Core Modules
Personal Effectiveness, Impact and Reputation
Social Enterprise
Brand and Media Management
Intellectual Property, Law and Business Practices
Venture II – Concept and Prototype Development
Plus one option from:
Big Data for Business Insights
Developing Collaborative Relationships
E-Commerce and Customer Experience Design
Year 3
Core Modules
Risk and Response Management
From Incubation to Acceleration
Venture III – Creation and Launch
Plus two options from:
Freelancing
Financial Strategy
International Marketing
Strategic Human Resource Management
Entry Requirements
Level 3 or equivalent qualifications are desirable. European and other International qualifications are accepted. Offers are not solely based on academic results: Your skills, achievements and life experience are also taken into consideration. If you do not have any previous qualifications please contact us and we will be happy to assist you with your application.
When you help a friend enroll on a degree course with our Refer a Friend scheme, you will receive a £200 referral fee per successfully enrolled referral.