Innovation and Entrepreneurship - Extended
Bachelor's degree
In Telford
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Type
Bachelor's degree
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Location
Telford
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Duration
1 Year
This course enables entry onto the MSc Innovation and Entrepreneurship if you did not gain a first or second class honours at degree level (or equivalent). It will add to your existing skills and knowledge providing you with enhanced understanding and abilities which will prepare you for Masters courses,
This course will introduce business tools and techniques and theories that will enable you to operate more effectively in an entrepreneurial and innovative employment setting, providing you with the competencies to act entrepreneurially. The programme will include theoretical concepts of innovation, practical application of innovation, and the management skills required to effect the organisational change necessitated by innovation.
The course is designed so that full time students are able to complete their study in one academic year. By the end of the course you will have acquired high-level knowledge and understanding of innovation and entrepreneurship concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences including live case studies, visiting speakers and blended learning. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing research, presentations, problem-solving and organising and managing group-based projects.
In today’s highly dynamic global environment, a complexity of factors, including technology, enterprise and innovation, have a significant impact on business systems and functions. With this in mind, full time MSc Innovation and Entrepreneurship students will join with peers from other postgraduate courses offered by University of Wolverhampton Business School on a weekend residential where you will be able to experience these issues in action, combining an authentic business experience and enjoyable social function with the opportunity to see some of Britain’s unique heritage.
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Critically evaluate theories of entrepreneurship, innovation and creativity and their role in the establishment and development of new enterprises and high growth businesses
Evaluate and apply theories relating to and underpinning the functional and operational aspects of finance and marketing required in entrepreneurial businesses
Develop and justify strategies for commercialising innovative products or business processes in a national and international context, and present business plans in a persuasive and authoritative manner
Evaluate the potential for change initiatives when implementing new strategies within an organisation.
Analyse the different approaches and techniques that facilitate detailed study at the postgraduate level in business and management issues.
Any undergraduate degree from a UK university or overseas equivalent, or a professional qualification and/or experience considered to be equivalent to the above;
A reference from a tutor who has supervised the applicant’s undergraduate studies and/or employer;
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Subjects
- Full Time
- Global
- Innovation
- Entrepreneurship
Course programme
September start (full time)
Semester 1
(Semester 2 starters will study these modules in their second semester)
7FC003 Entrepreneurial Finance
7BE005 The Entrepreneurial Change Agent
7BE003 Creativity and Innovation in Business
7MG001 Independent Business Analysis Project (12 months in length)
Semester 2
7BE002 Strategic Management
7HR006 Leading Transformation and change
7MK003 Global Marketing-Strategy and Practice
Innovation and Entrepreneurship - Extended