Business Management, Entrepreneurship and Innovation

This course is for those who want to shape ideas, lead change and make things happen. You will learn how entrepreneurs identify opportunities, create value and build ventures that respond to real needs in society and the economy. Whether you are interested in launching a business, supporting innovation in an organisation or developing solutions to social or environmental challenges, this course will help you develop the confidence, creativity and strategic thinking to do so.

Learning is practical and collaborative. You will work on live business challenges, develop ideas with others and receive guidance from industry professionals and mentors. You will also have access to the Launch Business Incubator, where you can explore and develop your own venture ideas in a supportive environment.

Throughout your studies, you will build your ability to think critically, communicate with purpose and make responsible, evidence-based decisions. You will graduate prepared to lead, innovate and build sustainable ventures or initiatives that create positive and lasting impact.

• Develop creativity, critical thinking and the confidence to lead ideas into action

• Work on live enterprise projects and real business challenges

• Strengthen your ability to communicate value and pitch ideas effectively

• Apply entrepreneurial thinking to real business challenge

• Get support and advice setting up your business with our LAUNCH Business Incubator

Develop your skills
You’ll look ahead to the technologies that will affect the work of business professionals in the future and gain essential digitals skills that will help you go further in the industry, such as:

/ Body swap technology
/ iDea Bronze Award
/ Microsoft Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word and 365

All our undergraduate business courses are available with:
• Placement Year - on the placement year option, you will not pay fees to the University and will earn a wage for the work that you do.
• Study Abroad – study with one of our partner Universities for a semester or a year.
• Foundation Year – start with the fundamental areas of business and the key skill you need to study at University level.

This future-focused degree prepares you to think and act like an entrepreneur, whether you aim to launch your own venture, innovate within an organisation or lead positive change in your community. You will build a solid grounding in core business and management principles, while developing the mindset and skills needed to spot opportunities, solve problems creatively and make informed decisions.

Learning is hands-on and connected to real business practice. You will work on live enterprise challenges, collaborate with industry guests and founders and take part in innovation workshops that build confidence and strategic insight. You will also have access to the Launch Business Incubator, where you can explore business ideas, receive mentoring and test concepts in a supportive environment.

Throughout this course, you will develop your ability to lead with purpose, innovate with curiosity and sustain value responsibly. This course equips you to graduate career-ready, adaptable and able to create meaningful impact in a fast-changing world.

Year One**: Understanding Organisations; Data Driven Decision Making; Developing your Career Foundations; Global Business and Sustainable Digital Futures; Entrepreneurial Thinking and Practice; Marketing for Entrepreneurs

/ Year Two: Insight to Impact – Business Decision Making in Context; Project Management; Developing Your Professional Identity; Live Project for Business; Young Enterprise; Financial Planning for Entrepreneurs

/ Year Three: Sustainable Business Practice; The Professional Graduate; Organisational Strategy and Leadership; Financial Programming; Integrated Learning Project (Dissertation/Consultancy/Entrepreneurial Simulation); Launching and Growing Your Business; Social Entrepreneurship; International Entrepreneurship

We use different assessment techniques in different modules and try to ensure all assessments reflect the types of work you will do after graduating. This may include portfolio work, presentations, coursework and written assignments.