The BA Entrepreneurship and Management programme prepares you for the challenges of becoming a successful entrepreneur, equipping you with the tools required to start new businesses or fulfil key roles in other enterprises. It includes the main areas of management, establishing an understanding of the internal and external environment of the firm, but also aims to develop your entrepreneurial skill set, notably in opportunity identification and in understanding the entrepreneurial process.

The programme teaches you how to establish your own business, and prepares you for professional leadership and managerial roles in the commercial or public sector. Graduates will be well qualified to develop a professional career in entrepreneurship, business or management.

About the programme

This programme will enhance your academic and personal transferable skills and provides the opportunity to develop and refine your communication, numeracy, self-management, and problem-solving abilities. You will also be encouraged to further develop and enhance these skills through a variety of opportunities available outside the curriculum. This programme provides you with an understanding of the language of business with emphasis on the skills and core theory of management as well as a thorough grounding in entrepreneurialism, accounting, enterprise, marketing, innovation and finance.

Many students who take this programme will go on to create their own business; it gives you the opportunity to enter the career of your choice. The solid foundation in management will also put you in an excellent position if you choose to enter employment in other businesses.