Innovation and Entrepreneurship at University Centre Stafford…

Bachelor's degree

In Telford

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Telford

  • Duration

    1 Year

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.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Telford (Shropshire)
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Level 3 Southwater One, Southwater Sqare, Southwater Way, TF3 4JG

Start date

On request

About this course


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.
Critically evaluate the necessary skills, capabilities and characteristics of entrepreneurial change agents.
Synthesise relevant critical thinking through the completion of an independent business analysis project which demonstrates originality and innovation in problem solving.

2018 Entry

A good honours undergraduate degree (second class or above) 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;
Students may apply for recognition of prior learning (RPL) subject to the guidelines set out in the RPL Handbook. RPL includes accreditation of prior certificated learning and /or accreditation of prior experiential learning.

International Applicants

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Subjects

  • University
  • Innovation
  • Entrepreneurship

Course programme

Semester 1

7FC003 Entrepreneurial Finance

7EB005 The Entrepreneurial Change Agent

6BE003 Creativity and Innovation in Business

Semester 2

7BE002 Strategic Management

7HR006 Leading Transformation and Change

7MK003 Global Marketing-Strategy and Practice

Year-long project

7MG001 Independent Business Analysis

Please note: If you start the course in semester 2, you will be taught these modules first.

Innovation and Entrepreneurship at University Centre Stafford…

Price on request