Course summary

Why this course? • Dual accredited to a CMI qualification • Option of a one-year work placement, after year two • Silver in the 2023 Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) for delivering high quality teaching, learning and outcomes for its students About this course Gain in-depth knowledge of organisations and their environments, while learning to manage innovation and developing your own entrepreneurial skills. Our academics have a wealth of research and practical experience in entrepreneurship and business, and will support you to connect your learning to the realities of business and management. Our Business Readiness module will build your future employability throughout your degree, by developing your academic, leadership and management skills. Your personal tutor will suppprt you to map your career development and provide guidance on your learning. Alongside this, we provide a career mentoring scheme, student-led Business Society and online careers portal. As a business student, you will gain access to exclusive Chartered Management Institute networking events and lectures from CMI experts. Skills If you are interested in what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur, this degree is ideal. You will gain in-depth knowledge of organisations and their environments, while learning to manage innovation and developing your own entrepreneurial skills. Exploring key concepts such as managing people, operations, logistics, marketing and finance, you will also learn about corporate strategy, business ethics and how small businesses and start-ups need to operate in a competitive business environment. You will practise your entrepreneurship in a real-world context and acquire high-level business planning skills, critical to successful entrepreneurship. You will also have the opportunity to explore both the theory and practice of entrepreneurship, learning more about your own style and skills, and how to bring those abilities out in others. You will finish the course with a deep appreciation of the entrepreneurial process, and the skills to drive innovation and adapt to change. Career opportunities You will be in a strong position to start your own business. You could also work in business development or a graduate traineeship, or in any sector that seeks dynamic, creative individuals with proven business knowledge. This course also has the option of a one year paid work placement, to boost your employability even further. And throughout the degree you will have access to employability events, guest speakers from the business world, and access to mentoring and careers support.