Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Entry requirements

.•32 UCAS points from the equivalent of one A Level or 40 UCAS points from the equivalent of two A Levels.

•Students should also possess GCSE English Language at A-C (9-4), and Grade D/4 or above in GCSE Maths or equivalent qualifications.

.• An English language level equivalent to IELTS 5.5 or above, with a minimum of 5.5 in each component

Non-standard applications will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Months of entry

September

Course content

BSc (Hons) Business Management with Entrepreneurship with Foundation and Placement Years is aimed at students who have an interest in developing knowledge and understanding of the key aspects of entrepreneurship and innovation and aspire at launching their own venture. It seeks to give students a learning experience that allows them to develop proficiencies that create effective managerial behavior in different organisations in today’s changing business environment. The curriculum and learning and teaching strategy are complemented by guest lectures and ‘live’ workshops to promote independent learning and increasing their entrepreneuship skills for the future. This knowledge and skills will be further developed and expanded in the years following successful completion of the Foundation Year. The degree programme is designed so that the Foundation Year provides an underpinning year, incorporating both academic and work/professional related learning, for applicants needing to improve their knowledge and understanding of management and its related skills. The year provides students with knowledge and understanding of the key aspects of social sciences along with the necessary skills needed to participate in the undergraduate business programmes at levels 4, 5 and 6.This includes developing numeracy skills with the aim to develop students’ mathematical knowledge and skills in a way which encourages confidence and appreciation of mathematics as a subject and providing students with the mathematical background necessary for business studies at undergraduate level. The Foundation Year also offers a literacy skills module that is designed to support students entering Higher Education at Level 3 wishing to progress to a bachelors in business. Year 1 provides you with a good understanding of the foundations of business. Years 2 and 3 gives you a thorough grounding in the more specialist concepts and applications of strategic managementinnovation and entrepreneurship. The programme provides the intellectual underpinnings required for launching a new venture in a rapidly changing business environment, a rigorous approach to self-awareness and personal development and a significant exposure to the world of work and its current demands through work experience opportunities.

Information for international students

An English language level equivalent to IELTS 6.5 or above, with a minimum of 5.5 in each component. Please see 'Alternative English language qualifications' section below for alternatives to IELTS.

Fees and funding

We appreciate that studying one of our Business Master's courses can be a challenging financial commitment. That’s why we offer a number of funding options to help lighten the load, including instalment options. You may also be eligible for a Postgraduate Master's Loan - worth up to £11,570.