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.
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University of Northampton Highlights
Institute Type |
Public |
Campus Setting |
Urban |
Number of Staff |
1,611 |
Number of Students |
11,984 |
Number of International Students |
1000 |
Graduation Employment Rate |
95% |
Student Satisfaction Rate |
89% |
Academic Programs Offered |
Undergraduate and Postgraduate |
Mode of Programs Offered |
Full time, Part time and Distance |
Medium of Instruction |
English |
Average Tuition Fee for International Fee |
GBP 12,000 - GBP 15,000 |
Proficiency Test for English Language |
IELTS, TOEFL iBT or Pearson PTE |
Financial Aid |
Scholarships, Funds and Loans |
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
Course |
Fee |
BA and BSc Degrees |
GBP 12,900 |
BSc Podiatry / BSc Occupational Therapy |
GBP 13,900 |
BSc Nursing |
GBP 15,750 |
Sandwich / placement Year |
GBP 1,000 |
Graduate Courses
Course |
Fee |
MA or MSc Degrees |
GBP 13,750 |
MBA |
GBP 14,750 |
Cost of Attendance
Basic list of expenses apart from tuition fee are as follows:
Type of Expenditure |
Cost (in GBP, per week) |
Accommodation (includes basic facilities) |
130 to 300 |
Food |
36 to 52 |
Mobile phone |
4 to 14 |
Travel |
Around 17 |
Books and supplies |
Around 11 |
Clothing and personal care |
16 to 26 |
Entertainment |
Around 29 |
University of Northampton Application Process
Basic Admission Requirements
- Certified transcripts of high school/college/university
- One reference required
- Statement of Purpose depicting the interest of the applicant in the chosen course
- MBA applicants must also have a proof of work experience
- 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:
Academic Programs |
Minimum Score |
Undergraduate |
6.0 overall and not less than 5.5 in each section |
Postgraduate |
6.5 overall and not less than 5.5 in each section |
Research |
7.0 overall and not less than 6.5 in each section |
Additional Requirements
- 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.
- Other documents for the visa application process are:
- Passport
- UK visa history form
- Proof of financial support