
Business Enterprise and Entrepreneurship
Bangor UniversityBangor, United Kingdom
Course overview
Highlights
Become a strategic leader who can adapt to business challenges whether that be in a new start up or existing business venture. Providing specialist understanding of business and enterprise this course is designed to develop your entrepreneurial skills. We have an excellent research reputation that feeds into our curriculum making our courses current and relevant to the real world.
Tailor your course to suit your interest, choose from a range of optional modules from across the Business School.
Course overview
Do you have your own business? Or have a business idea that you’d like to explore? Maybe you see yourself as an entrepreneur in the future?
If so, this degree in Business Enterprise and Entrepreneurship can help you get to where you want to be. On this BSc Business Enterprise and Entrepreneurship degree you’ll gain the knowledge and skill to become a business leader. Whether you’ve always thought of starting your own business or want to work in a large organisation, this course equips you with the tools to make sound business decisions and achieve results.
Studying Entrepreneurship can teach you the fundamentals of how to be successful in businesses, from helping you to better understand how to gain funding to how to deal with stakeholders. You’ll have the opportunity to gain knowledge in business strategy, project management, finance, accounting and marketing. At Bangor University, you’ll join a welcoming, close-knit community, which makes your learning experience more personal.
Throughout the degree, you’ll develop the confidence and insight to make smart decisions and become a resilient, forward-thinking business leader. You’ll have opportunities to explore everything from financial forecasting to team-building, learning how to gather insights, analyse data, and spot opportunities for innovation. Read more Course options
Placement year
What is the Placement Year? This exciting opportunity allows you to spend a year working with a self-sourced, professional organisation relevant to your studies. You'll typically start between June and September of your second year and finish by the following June or September.
Placements can be UK-based or even overseas. Why choose a Placement Year? Gain practical experience that complements your academic learning Make valuable industry contacts that could open doors for future careers Strengthen your employability by gaining real-world experience.
How does the Placement Year work? With dedicated support from your Academic School and our Careers and Employability Services, you will be fully equipped to find the perfect placement to complement your degree. We will guide you through the process of securing and finalising your placement arrangements.
Is the Placement Year for you? There is no need to decide now. You will have the chance to explore the Placement Year option after starting your course at Bangor University.
We'll provide all the information you need to make an informed decision. Ready to find out more? Discover the exciting work experience opportunities available by visiting the Work Experience During Your Degree section on our website.
International Experience Year What is the International Experience Year? Take your studies to the next level and graduate with ‘International Experience' in your degree title. This degree offers an optional additional International Experience Year, giving you the chance to spend a year abroad.
Why choose an International Experience Year? Expand your horizons and gain a fresh perspective by living and learning in a different country Boost your career prospects by graduating with international experience and intercultural skills Choose your adventure from a range of exciting destinations and partner universities to find your perfect fit. Is there language support?
If you plan to study in a country where English is not spoken natively, there may be language courses available for you at Bangor and in your host…
Key highlights
- Optional placement year with a professional organisation, in the UK or overseas
- Optional International Experience Year abroad, recognised in the degree title
- Covers business strategy, project management, finance, accounting and marketing
- Learn how to secure funding and manage stakeholders for ventures
- Optional modules available from across the Business School
- Research-informed curriculum kept current and relevant to real-world business
Entry requirements
- GCSE: C/4 — to include Mathematics
- UCAS tariff points: 104-128 — Offers are tariff based, 104 - 128 tariff points from a Level 3 qualification* e.g.: A Levels: General Studies and Key Skills not normally accepted BTEC National Extended Diploma: DMM - DDM Cambridge Technical Extended D…
- BTEC: DMM-DDM — BTEC National Extended Diploma
- Welsh Baccalaureate — We will accept this qualification in conjunction with othe
Scholarships
Alumni Scholarship
£1,000 in addition to any other international scholarship awarded by Bangor University, UK (excluding the Vice-Chancellor scholarship), awarded for each year of study.
Up to £1,000Deans Scholarship
Undergraduate: £6,000 (per year of study); Postgraduate: £6,000.
Up to £6,000International Scholarships
Undergraduate: £4,000 minimum (per year of study); Postgraduate: £6,000.
Start-Up Bursaries
Start Up Bursaries of £1,000 are available to those students (aged under 25) entering the University from care.
Up to £1,000Vice-Chancellor Scholarship
Undergraduate & Postgraduate Taught - £10,000
Up to £10,000
Careers this course leads to
- Entrepreneur
- Small business owner
- Business development manager
- Project manager
- Management consultant
- Marketing manager
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790 | International: £19,000
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Bangor University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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