Business Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Program Overview

The Business Innovation and Entrepreneurship BSc (Hons) program at Birkbeck, University of London, equips students with the skills and knowledge to manage innovations, lead digital transformations, and foster entrepreneurial growth. The program emphasizes practical application, research expertise, and extracurricular support, preparing graduates for diverse careers in innovation management, new business development, and digital transformation.

Program Outline

Degree Overview

The Business Innovation and Entrepreneurship BSc (Hons) program at Birkbeck, University of London, equips students with the skills and knowledge needed to manage innovations and lead digital transformations in organizations. This program also focuses on fostering entrepreneurial skills to support the growth and development of new businesses. This program boasts several key features:

• Focus on Innovation and Entrepreneurship: The curriculum delves into cutting-edge research and industry trends, ensuring graduates are at the forefront of the evolving business landscape.
• Strong Research Expertise: The program leverages the expertise of Birkbeck's Centre for Innovation Management Research, ensuring students receive instruction from leading academics and researchers.
• Pathway to Further Studies: This program prepares students for further studies in related fields, including MSc Business Innovation and MSc Business Innovation with E-Business.

Outline

Program Length:

• Full-time: 3 years (on campus)
• Part-time: 4 years (on campus)

Program Structure:

• Students complete a total of 360 credits across the program.
• Each year consists of compulsory and optional modules.
• Full-time students take 8 compulsory modules in Year 1, 6 compulsory and 2 optional modules in Year 2, and 6 compulsory and 1 optional module in Year 3.
• Part-time students take 6 compulsory modules in Year 1, 5 compulsory and 1 optional module in Year 2, 5 compulsory and 1 optional module in Year 3, and 4 compulsory and 1 optional module in Year 4.

Compulsory Modules:

• Year 1: Business Information Systems, Introduction to Accounting, Management Studies I & II, Microeconomics for Business, Personal and Academic Skills for Success, Principles of Marketing, Quantitative Methods
• Year 2 (Full-time & Part-time): Buyer Behaviour, Commercial Law for Business, Critical Perspectives on People Management, Management of Innovation, Managing Digital Transformation, Marketing Communications
• Year 3 (Full-time): Business Project, Entrepreneurship and Small Business, Introduction to Corporate Responsibility, Knowledge Management, Project Management, Strategic Management
• Year 3 (Part-time): Entrepreneurship and Small Business, Introduction to Corporate Responsibility, Knowledge Management, Project Management, Strategic Management, Business Project

Optional Modules:

• Level 5: Commercial Law for Business, Digital Marketing, Financial Management, Financial Reporting, International Business, International Marketing, Macroeconomics for Business, Management Accounting, Marketing Communications, Operations Management, Services Marketing, Sustainability and Stakeholder Marketing
• Level 6: Accounting Theory, Auditing, Brand Development, Contemporary Perspectives in Employment Relations, International Financial Management, International Strategy and Operations, Marketing Strategy, Taxation

Assessment:

Assessment methods vary depending on the module and may include:

• Tests
• Presentations
• Written essays
• Final examinations
• Large written assignment in the form of a research project/dissertation (Year 3)

Teaching

• Classes are primarily held in the evenings, allowing students to balance their studies with other commitments.
• Teaching methods include:
• Formal lectures
• Seminars
• Practical classes and tutorials
• Students receive support from a dedicated Personal Tutor.

Careers

Graduates pursue diverse career paths in various industries, including:

• Innovation manager
• New business development manager
• Digital transformation manager
• Innovation consultant
• Innovation catalyst

Other

• The program emphasizes the practical application of learning, allowing students to directly apply their knowledge in their professional lives.
• Graduates have landed positions in a range of settings, from large corporations to start-ups.

Academic year 2024–25, starting October 2024 Full-time home students: £9,250 per year Full-time international students: £17,620 per year Part-time home students: £6,935 per year Part-time international students: £13,215 per year Part-time home students, Year 1&2: £4,625 per year Part-time international students, Year 1&2: £8,810 per year Part-time home students, Year 3+: £6,935 per year Part-time international students, Year 3+: £12,615 per year