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Business Management (Innovation and Entrepreneurship) with Placement at Birkbeck, University of London - UCAS

Birkbeck, University of London

Degree level: Undergraduate
Awarded by: University of London

Business Management (Innovation and Entrepreneurship) with Placement

Course options

2026 - 2027
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Birkbeck, University of London has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

Open days

7Mar
Birkbeck, University of London - Undergraduate Open Day
Undergraduate

Course summary

This BSc Business Management (Innovation and Entrepreneurship) offers you the chance to develop cutting-edge skills in business, technology, creativity and leadership and equip you to effectively lead innovation and digital transformation. You will be introduced to the key function of business so that you can understand where and how the management of people contributes to business success. Why choose this course?

  • This course allows you to specialise in innovation and entrepreneurship, as well as gaining a foundation in business management.
  • It offers you the opportunity to follow a placement route to apply what you have learnt in a work setting, build a professional network and develop the key skills and mindset sought by employers.
  • It offers you access to partnerships with leading businesses and exclusive events enhancing your professional network and career prospects.
  • It provides you with personalised career coaching and mentoring, and you can take part in our alumni career clinics and career and digital skills courses.
What you will learn Through active learning you will develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes to develop your career in digital transformation. You will gain an understanding of businesses and the world in which they operate and develop entrepreneurial skills to support new, start-up businesses or to set up your own business. In your final year you will apply your skills in developing a business plan for a new venture, product or service innovation. How you will learn You will learn via lectures, seminars, presentations and group discussions. We also host guest speakers and offer you live case study sessions and panel discussions with entrepreneurs and practitioners. You can study this course full- or part-time. You can also choose your own timetable for the core/compulsory modules selecting whether to study them in the daytime or in the evening. Placement route The full-time placement route is designed to enhance your employability. It will give you the opportunity to develop your skills in the workplace and apply learning from your degree in a professional setting. You will also be supported in areas such as effective job searching, the development of key application, interview and assessment skills and how to make a personal impact in the workplace. Please note that this option is not available for students who require a Student visa to study in the UK. Foundation Year If you opt for the Foundation Year route, this will fully prepare you for undergraduate study. It is ideal if you are returning to study after a gap, or if you have not previously studied the relevant subjects, or if you didn't achieve the grades you need for a place on your chosen undergraduate degree. Highlights
  • Our academic staff are active researchers as well as enthusiastic teachers and regularly publish cutting-edge articles in the world's leading journals. We have particular research strengths in innovation, entrepreneurship, digitalisation and digital transformation, including AI.
  • We engage in significant collaborative research and have excellent contacts with many public and private sector organisations, professional bodies and researchers at other academic institutions.
  • Our campus is in the heart of London, giving you access to a vibrant business community and extensive professional networks.
Careers and employability On successfully graduating from this course you will have gained an array of skills, including:
  • the ability to lead and manage teams effectively
  • analytical skills
  • a deep understanding of trends in new developments and changing market environments
  • professional communication techniques essential for influencing stakeholders and driving change.
Possible professions include:
  • innovation manager
  • new business development manager
  • product manager
  • digital transformation manager
  • innovation consultant.

Modules

For information about course structure and the modules you will be studying, please visit Birkbeck’s online prospectus.

Assessment method

Depending on the module: tests, presentations, written essays and examinations. In the final year of studies, you will independently design and complete a large written assignment, in the form of a research project/dissertation.

How to apply

14Jan

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
N140
Institution code:
B24
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

International applicants

If English is not your first language or you have not previously studied in English, our usual requirement is the equivalent of an International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic Test) score of 6.5, with not less than 6.0 in each of the sub-tests. We also accept other English language tests. If you don’t meet the minimum English language requirements, please contact us or see our international study skills page for more details of how we can help.

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

We welcome applicants without traditional entry qualifications as we base decisions on our own assessment of qualifications, knowledge and previous work experience. We may waive formal entry requirements based on judgement of academic potential.

Student Outcomes

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There is no data available for this course. For further information visit the Discover Uni website.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £9790 Year 1
Northern Ireland £9790 Year 1
Scotland £9790 Year 1
Wales £9790 Year 1

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

Placement year: £1,955 The programme is not available to international students. Students are charged a tuition fee in each year of their course. Tuition fees for students continuing on their course in following years may be subject to annual inflationary increases.
Business Management (Innovation and Entrepreneurship) with Placement at Birkbeck, University of London - UCAS