About this course

This course allows students with a HND (or equivalent level 5 qualification) in business-related subjects to top-up to a full degree award.

The Business Entrepreneurship programme looks at developing businesses from a practical perspective. You will gain a grounding in business management and build your competence in management functions such as basic accounting and business modelling.

Being in business has never been so exciting and rewarding; entrepreneurs have the ability to work across a variety of business disciplines, whether specialising in industries, consulting in Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) or setting up in business.

Course Highlights

• Top up your qualification to a complete BA (Hons)
• Guest speakers and industry experts .
• Progression courses available.

Course Details

The three stages of the course are built around an entrepreneurial stream, exploring key learning in business start-ups, business growth and development, and entrepreneurial skills.

You will develop a grounding in business management, building competences in management functions such as marketing and strategy. You will learn about the theory and the practice of operating in the modern business environment and obtain the skills required to work in the industry of your choice.

As well as guest speakers, industry experts and experienced staff, you will have the opportunity to engage in real projects where you will gain your own work experience.

New York Study Tour

You will have the opportunity to join the annual New York Study Tour, to network with a variety of businesses and large organisations, plus get a behind-the-scenes experience with business and marketing professionals. Previous visits have included CNN, a film production company, a branding company and a start-up food delivery company.

The cost for the 2016 trip will be £915 per student which includes flights, accommodation, breakfast, guided study tours, travel insurance and a trip hoody.

Assessments

A variety of individual and group-based assessments are used in this course including reports, presentations, posters, e-portfolios, projects, client briefs, multiple-choice tests and examinations.

Typical modules

Entrepreneurial Marketing

How does marketing differ when it takes place in a small business? This module explores the options and strategies that SMEs can take to make sure they take full advantage of the tools and techniques available to maximise their marketing ‘buck’!

Entrepreneurial Strategy

From start-up strategies to growth and exit strategies, this module considers how SMEs can plan their growth to ensure they fully exploit market potential and windows of opportunity. Entrepreneurial Strategy uses a variety of models and techniques designed for SMEs to enable them to negotiate the changing business environment.

Digital Marketing

Marketing now has more wonderful new tools than ever before, but has it improved communication with the customer? Constant innovation in digital technologies and the ways in which we interact with them has continued to advance since the personal computer became affordable. The two biggest changes more recently have been social and mobile. Social media has already revolutionised marketing and even mobile marketing has become mainstream. You will review digital technologies, how marketing can use these technologies and evaluate how effectively marketers are using these new technologies in reality.

Scholarships

EU and International Scholarships

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TD Lewis Scholarship

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University of Northampton Highlights

University of Northampton Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses

For all the prospective candidates for the institute, an estimated cost of living in the UK is as cpmipield below.

Tuition Fee

The tuition fee varies from one course to another. Following are some of the popular courses along with the tuition cost:

Undergraduate Courses 

Graduate Courses 

Cost of Attendance

Basic list of expenses apart from tuition fee are as follows:

University of Northampton Application Process

Basic Admission Requirements

1. Certified transcripts of high school/college/university
2. One reference required
3. Statement of Purpose depicting the interest of the applicant in the chosen course
4. MBA applicants must also have a proof of work experience
5. Arts and design applicant must also submit their portfolio 

The Result of Language Tests for English Proficiency from all the international applicants. The exams valid are IELTS, TOEFL iBT and Pearson PTE. Following are the minimum scores required in IELTS to gain admission:

Additional Requirements

1. When an international student is accepted they are required to pay the deposit fee of GBP 5,000 and will then receive a CAS (Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies) from the University.
2. Other documents for the visa application process are:

• Passport
• UK visa history form
• Proof of financial support