Course Summary

**OVERVIEW** **Standing out in the competitive modern business world demands a creative spark. Businesses need individuals who not only have the core knowledge and skills for the industry, but also the entrepreneurial spirit and ability to innovate – qualities that are all the more important for those who dream of setting up their own business. Whether you want to advance in management positions or start your own company, our Business Enterprise and Entrepreneurship degree will give you the tools you need to succeed.** With small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) a major engine of growth for both the UK and wider global economies, this degree focuses on the formation and growth of new ventures, managing small businesses and the creation and implementation of small business start-ups. It will give you the skills you need to set up your own enterprise or work effectively in small and early-stage business ventures. Developed in close partnership with industry experts, our course will expand your entrepreneurial mindset, behaviours and competencies as well as enhancing your understanding of core business functions and activities, and how they work together in today’s global digital environment. You will have the chance to create your own business plan and the option of a 48-week paid placement, with opportunities throughout the UK and around the world. **WHY CHOOSE THIS COURSE?** - **Work placement** – Boost your work-ready skills with an optional 48-week paid placement, with our past students having worked for BMW and trading companies - **Specialise your studies** – From exploring e-commerce and data to freelancing or financial strategy, tailor your course through our optional modules - **Enrichment** – Learn from the experts through real-world simulations, workshops and guest lectures as well as working in our Financial Trading Suite and Digital Creative Studio **FACILITIES** Our business courses offer students opportunities to develop practical skills in our cutting-edge Financial Trading Suite. One of the largest among all UK universities and the first in the country to be powered by Infront Professional Terminal, the suite features 21 workstations, large wall screens and a scrolling ticker providing real-time global market information. You will also have the chance to develop new skills in our Digital Creative Studio, featuring state-of-the-art video and audio production facilities including a video production studio with 4K cameras and green screen technology, audio podcasting, vision mixing and editing facilities, as well as high-spec computers with Adobe Creative Cloud software and graphics tablets. If you want to set up your own business, our Enterprise Hive provides a wide range of start-up support, including incubation space, tailored mentoring from industry experts and networking opportunities. **ACCREDITATIONS AND PARTNERSHIPS** We are an official partner of the NatWest Great British Entrepreneur Awards and an Enterprise Educators UK Member. **PLACEMENTS** Our course offers you the option of a paid 48-week work placement, during which you will not incur any tuition fees. Employers we have worked with include BMW (Germany), Grant Thornton (Cambridge), Westin Hilton Head Island Resort and Spa (USA), Bella Italia (Birmingham) and Top Cashback (Stafford). **CAREERS AND PROGRESSION** Examples of careers you could pursue following this course: - Business owner - Business development manager - Management consultant - Product manager - Business adviser - Sales executive You could also progress onto one of our postgraduate courses at University College Birmingham. - **Please refer to our website www.ucb.ac.uk for the latest updates to this course**

Course Details - Modules

**YEAR 1** - The People Perspective - Digital Innovations - Entrepreneurial Thinking and Behaviour - Finance for Managers - Market Research and Consumer Profiling - Venture I – Idea Generation **YEAR 2** - Personal Effectiveness, Impact and Reputation - Social Enterprise - Brand and Media Management - Intellectual Property, Law and Business Practices - Venture II – Concept and Prototype Development Plus one option from: - Big Data for Business Insights - Developing Collaborative Relationships - E-Commerce and Customer Experience Design **YEAR 3** Work Placement (optional) **YEAR 3/4** - Risk and Response Management - From Incubation to Acceleration - Venture III – Creation and Launch Plus two options from: - Freelancing - Financial Strategy - International Marketing - Strategic Human Resource Management

Course Details – Assessment Method

**Note: Indicative information only. Actual timetables and assessment regimes will be issued at your induction. Please be aware that methods of delivery for this course may be altered due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic – for the most up-to-date information, please refer to our website: www.ucb.ac.uk** **ASSESSMENT** Estimated breakdown of assessment for this degree course: - **Coursework** – 70% - **Practical assessment** – 22% - **Written examinations** – 8% Our teaching and assessment is underpinned by our Teaching, Learning and Assessment Strategy 2021-2024.

Course Details – Professional Bodies

Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.

How to Apply

26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application Codes

Course code: N190

Institution code: B35

Campus Name: University College Birmingham

Campus code:

Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Year 2

Year 3

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)

Transferring from another university At University College Birmingham, we consider applications from students who have studied, or are currently studying, a Higher Education course and now wish to transfer universities. What do I need to do? To make an enquiry about studying at University College Birmingham, you will need to complete our online enquiry form -> https://portal.ucb.ac.uk/#/admissions/ucb-direct-apply Consideration for advanced entry will be dependent on the modules of your previous course, and how well this matches to the content of the course you wish to transfer to at University College Birmingham. Additionally, the process will be dependent on the number of credits achieved on your current course. Where similar study is apparent, it may be possible for us to award Recognition of Previous Learning (RPL) and, therefore, advanced entry onto a course at UCB will be permitted. Please note; due to the nature of this process, all applications are considered on an individual basis.

International applicants

Standard Qualification Requirements

UCB will accept A Level in General Studies for this course and will also take into consideration applicants who are studying an extended project.

A T-level graded Pass with a core component of grade C.

A relevant HNC or a foundation degree with 120 credits.

A relevant HND or a foundation degree with 240 credits.

Level 3 qualifications are accepted at UCB for entrance, a minimum of 96 UCAS Tariff points will be required. If you are unsure if your qualification is accepted call us on 0121 604 1040 or email admissions@ucb.ac.uk.

You will need a minimum of 96 UCAS Tariff points

You will need a minimum of 96 UCAS Tariff points. A minimum of 15 Level 3 credits at Distinction.

This can be achieved from either an Extended Diploma or a combination of smaller BTEC qualifications.

Year 1 Entry: Students who are studying a combination of different qualification types will receive an offer that will be inclusive of all Level 3 qualifications. Advanced Entry: If you are unsure if your previous higher education qualification is suitable please contact us before completing an application, you can call us on 0121 604 1040 or email: direct@ucb.ac.uk

Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

English language requirements

Test Grade AdditionalDetails
Cambridge English Advanced BA/BSc - Minimum 170 with no less than 160 in any skill FdA/FdSc - Minimum 160 with no less than 150 in any skill
IELTS (Academic) BA/BSc - Overall score of 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in each component FdA/FdSc - Overall score of 5.5 with no less than 5.0 in each component
Institution's Own Test BA/BSc - Overall score of B2 with no less than B2- in in each component FdA/FdSc - Overall score of B2- with no less than B1+ in in each component

To apply for all undergraduate degrees, if your first language is not English, you will need to sit an approved test in English.

UCB English Language Requirements

http://www.ucb.ac.uk/our-courses/international/english-language-requirements/english-language-requirements-table.aspx

Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 63%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 0%

Go onto work and study: 0%

Fees and funding

EU 12500.0 Year 1
International 12500.0 Year 1
England 9250.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 9250.0 Year 1
Scotland 9250.0 Year 1
Wales 9250.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

UK: If you are a UK student enrolling on a Foundation Degree or a BA/BSc at University College Birmingham in 2021/22, your fee for this academic year will be £9,250. A half year tuition fee is £4625. This is a yearly fee, and will increase with inflation in subsequent years (in line with the government’s permitted rise). If you are an English student studying your first higher education qualification, you can apply for a tuition fee loan from the Student Loans Company. You will not start repaying this loan until you leave the course and are earning over £25,000 a year. If you live in Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland, you should apply to Student Finance Wales, Student Finance Northern Ireland, or SAAS. The loans and grants available to you will differ from those available from Student Finance England. UCB does not charge for 24 or 48 week placements. More information about UK Fees please go to our website here - https://www.ucb.ac.uk/study/fees-and-funding/undergraduate-fees/ EU and International: More information about International Fees please go to our website here - https://www.ucb.ac.uk/our-courses/international/tuition-fees-and-scholarships.aspx

Provider information

Summer Row
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Birmingham
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