A three-year undergraduate degree that develops practical entrepreneurial skills and core business knowledge for students who want to start their own venture or take leadership roles within organisations. Suits self-starters and those who want a broad grounding in strategy, finance, marketing and innovation, with options for work or study abroad.
The programme builds a broad base in business and enterprise and allows tailoring through optional modules from across the Business School. Core learning areas and topics explicitly offered include:
Students engage with business and industry through placements, internships and visits from entrepreneurs and social enterprise practitioners. Optional modules let you play to strengths or career goals.
The published page does not give specific academic grades. Applicants are directed to contact Admissions for guidance and to apply via the university application channels; part-time applications are made online rather than through UCAS.
Graduates are prepared to found and run small businesses, join start-ups or take roles in larger organisations where entrepreneurial thinking is valued. The course emphasises practical skills such as securing funding, stakeholder management, team building, data-informed decision making and financial forecasting that support careers in business leadership, enterprise development, consultancy and project management.
General student finance information is provided by the university: eligibility for government-funded loans depends on prior study, age and residency status and the Student Finance team can advise. Part-time students retain access to university resources and may be eligible for financial support depending on circumstances.
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