Enterprise and Entrepreneurship BA (Hons)

Course overview

The course applies the concept of an ‘entrepreneurial mindset’ in the pursuit of value creation as well as commercial enterprise in a business context. You will explore the global significance of enterprise and entrepreneurship, and have the chance to develop the entrepreneurial competencies required for a future career in the private, public or voluntary sector.

The January start for this course is condensed in Year 1. Please see the ‘How you’ll learn’ section below for more details.

Why you should study this course

• The course is designed to provide you with the knowledge and skills needed to manage business enterprises of varying sizes and types and projects in an entrepreneurial manner.
• The course aims to develop graduates who can contribute to regional development and competitiveness by setting up new businesses/projects or leading innovation practices within existing businesses/projects.
• Teaching and learning on the course are delivered by a mix of practitioners, academics and industry experts (staff are subject to change).
• Coventry University works to develop strong links with the local community. You can expect to access start-up resources, business mentoring and extra-curricular enterprise activities².
• The course has an emphasis on consultancy. We aim to offer opportunities to work on a live entrepreneurial project to prepare you for future entrepreneurial career options².

If you choose to start this course in January you will study exactly the same course but over a slightly shorter timescale in Year 1. This is ideal if you missed the September start, want to transfer from a different university or course or just need a bit more time to prepare for life at university.

Careers and opportunities

Upon successful completion of the course, you will be able to:

• demonstrate business-related knowledge and skills in enterprise and entrepreneurship, which is increasingly sought by employers in small and medium enterprises (SMEs), large private organisations, and within the public sector
• apply transferable skills such as critical thinking, problem solving and communication in a range of business and management roles
• embark on further study at postgraduate level either on our International Entrepreneurship MSc course or in a business management domain of your choice².

The course aims to provide you with real-world experience² and the capabilities required in the business world. This can prepare you for potential future career options, such as a graduate entrepreneur, a business owner, or a contributor to an established business through an intrapreneurial skillset.