Applied Business (Entrepreneurship) (Full-time) (BA Hons)
Do you dream of starting a business or taking an existing idea to the next level? The Applied Business (Entrepreneurship) course is designed for ambitious individuals looking to build their business management skills and develop the confidence needed to thrive in today’s fast-paced world. Whether you’re interested in launching a business venture or exploring innovative ways to lead in the business world, this course is for you.
This degree equips you with essential entrepreneurial skills and prepares you for the realities of the contemporary business landscape. From the basics of business planning to the intricacies of financial and management accounting, you will gain a solid foundation in all areas of business.
Throughout the programme, you will cover key topics like digital marketing, strategic marketing, and project management. These areas are critical to modern business success, allowing you to understand how to promote and grow a business effectively in a competitive digital world. In addition, you will have the opportunity to undertake an industrial placement, giving you hands-on experience and insight into how businesses operate in real-world settings.
Our course also focuses on helping you navigate the financial aspects of business. You will build a strong understanding of financial and management accounting, learning how to manage budgets, raise capital, and maintain financial health—skills crucial for any successful entrepreneur.
Delivered online, the programme offers a flexible and engaging learning experience. You’ll have access to tailored learning activities and exclusive video content, all while being supported by industry experts. This approach ensures you graduate with both the academic and practical skills to succeed and by the end of the course, you will be equipped with the skills to grow your business or bring entrepreneurial thinking to any organisation.
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Course details
- Distance Learning
- Full-time
- English
Tuition Fees 24/25
Home (Full-time): £9,000 per year
Overseas (Full-time): £13,500 per year
Why choose this course?
What you will learn
Our Applied Business (Entrepreneurship) programme embraces an active, real-world learning approach. You will engage with business management concepts and entrepreneurial strategies through practical projects and industry-relevant tasks. This hands-on learning is supported by insights from global business leaders, preparing you to tackle the contemporary business landscape with confidence.
In your first year, you will build a foundation in entrepreneurial skills and business management. Key topics include the fundamentals of entrepreneurship, project management, and financial and management accounting. You will also explore business planning and marketing, developing skills to structure and promote new ventures.
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The second year focuses on applying what you’ve learned to real-world scenarios. You will delve into digital marketing, design thinking, and corporate responsibility. With courses on digital business disruption and managerial communication, you will refine your ability to manage and grow a business venture in today’s digital economy.
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In your final year, you’ll explore strategic concepts such as capital raising, competitive market positioning, and management strategy. You will also have the chance to engage in an industrial placement, applying your knowledge to a professional setting. This year hones your strategic thinking, equipping you to lead in the global economy and create impactful business solutions.
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Disclaimer
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We listen to student feedback and insights from industry and from professionals to ensure that course content is high-quality and up-to-date, and that it offers the best possible preparation for your future career or study goals.
For this reason, there might be modifications to the content of your course over time, to keep up to date with changes in the subject area or in the sector. If a module is no longer running, we’ll make sure to keep you informed, and work with you to choose a different suitable module.
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Staff
Our People
You will be taught and supported by a wide range of professional staff and teams here to help you get the university experience you are looking for. Our teaching staff were ranked 2nd in Wales for Teaching, Assessment and Feedback and Academic Support (NSS 2024) meaning that the support and feedback you get will help you learn and develop strong academic skills. Our students have placed us 1st in Wales for Learning Opportunities and Student Voice (NSS 2024) meaning that there are a wide range of opportunities available to enhance your studies and that students play an active role in shaping their learning experiences. Our commitment to your learning has seen our students place us as 1st in Wales and joint 3rd in the UK for student satisfaction (Times Higher Education, 2024, ‘Overall Positivity’ measure). Find out more about our academic staff who teach across our courses.
Further information
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88 UCAS points plus 2 UK GCSE/GCE O level passes at Grade A–C in Maths and English; or significant work experience* plus 2 UK GCSE/GCE O level passes at Grade A–C in Maths and English.
*Work experience will be considered on an individual basis.
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Assessment methods vary from module to module but you can expect a range of assessments including, reports, presentations and analyses. Assessments combine academic rigour with authentic “real-world†tasks that demonstrate a student’s ability to meaningfully apply their knowledge and skills.
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There are no additional costs to this course.
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You may be eligible for funding to help support your study. To find out about scholarships, bursaries and other funding opportunities that are available, please visit our Bursaries and Scholarships section.
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Graduates will develop capabilities including:
- Identifying business opportunities in a variety of contexts
- Rapidly prototyping a range of innovative business models
- Effectively validating the potential of entrepreneurial concepts
- Utilising modern technologies to build and grow new ventures
- Working with established organisations to operate more effectively.
With career opportunities including:
- Entrepreneur
- Intrapreneur
- Strategy specialist
- Consultant
- Business owner.