BSc (Hons) Entrepreneurship and Business Start-Up

Program Overview

Accelerate your entrepreneurial journey with our 2-year BSc (Hons) Entrepreneurship and Business Start-Up degree. Gain the knowledge, skills, and support to launch and grow your own business, while connecting with real-world professionals in partnership with industry leaders. Through personalized mentorship, practical case studies, and a focus on sustainable business practices, you'll be equipped for success in entrepreneurship or various business sectors.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The BSc (Hons) Entrepreneurship and Business Start-Up is a 2-year, full-time, accelerated degree program designed to support students in setting up their own businesses. It is the UK's first Entrepreneurship and Business Start-Up accelerated degree delivered in partnership with real businesses. The program aims to provide students with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to launch and grow their own businesses. It focuses on individual industry and business development needs, incubating entrepreneurial potential. The program emphasizes personalized business support, tailored teaching and assessment, and building a business network.

Outline:

The program is structured around core and specialized modules that cover a wide range of business topics, including:

• Enterprise and Opportunity: This module covers the process of setting up a business, including market research, business planning, and legal requirements.
• Business Skills Development: This module focuses on practical skills such as sourcing suppliers, managing finances, and building a team.
• Issues in Enterprise Planning: This module explores market conditions, identifying opportunities, and developing a strategic plan.
• Business Growth: This module covers funding mechanisms, measuring capital returns (ROI), and scaling a business.
• Company Law: This module covers contract law, intellectual property, and other legal aspects of running a business.
• Sustainability and Business Ethics: This module explores both commercial and environmental sustainability.
The program also includes workshops, guest lectures, and networking events to provide students with real-world experience and connect them with industry professionals.

Assessment:

Assessment methods include:

• Time-constrained exams
• Essays
• Reports
• Presentations
• Portfolios

Teaching:

The program uses a variety of teaching methods, including:

• Lectures
• Seminars
• Tutorials
• Case studies
• Practical scenarios
• Guest lectures
• Workshops
The teaching staff includes experienced business professionals and academics who are experts in their fields. The program emphasizes personalized support, with students receiving one-to-one guidance from business mentors.

Careers:

Graduates of the BSc (Hons) Entrepreneurship and Business Start-Up program are well-equipped to launch and grow their own businesses. They are also prepared for a wide range of business and management roles in the public, private, or voluntary sectors. Typical employment opportunities include:

• Retail management
• Human resources
• Marketing
• Customer service management
• Advertising
• Merchandising
• Logistics and supply chain management
• Accountancy
• Law
Graduates may also choose to pursue further study in subjects such as international business management, marketing, finance, human resources, and data analysis.

Other:

• The program is offered within the Greater Manchester Business School in Bolton town centre.
• The University of Bolton offers 24/7 access to excellent library and IT facilities, Wi-Fi, and well-appointed learning areas.
• Bolton is a vibrant town with many shops, bars, restaurants, and leisure facilities.
• Manchester, one of the UK's most multicultural and lively cities, is less than 20 minutes away by train.
• The Northwest of England is renowned for its beautiful countryside, coastline, and heritage sites.