Business with Entrepreneurship

Work with designers and manufacturers, develop new products and road-test your prototypes, and learn what it takes to be an entrepreneur.

• Equip yourself with practical tools to develop, test, and realise entrepreneurial ideas.

• Embrace experimentation, accept failure, and cultivate resilience through a blend of theoretical knowledge and hands-on experience.

• Take advantage of opportunities for real-world experience, including industry placements.

• Build valuable connections for future career prospects though regular interactions with local employers and professionals.

• Develop innovative ideas with prototype creation and testing.

You’re resilient and not afraid to make mistakes. You also know that as an entrepreneur, it’s important to experiment, accept failure and learn to try again.

Our BSc (Hons) Business with Entrepreneurship degree will equip you with tools that can help you develop, test and realise your ideas. You’ll also learn about applying for grants and reflect on what it really means to be an entrepreneur.

While studying at ARU, you’ll make strong professional connections, build a portfolio and – with regular teamwork and pitching – hone your entrepreneurial thinking and grow in confidence.

At ARU, we understand it’s important to learn and develop your skills in a practical environment and enhance your employability.

That’s why we host regular visits from local employers and professionals, allowing you the chance to build a network and make connections which can come in handy after you graduate.

Throughout your Business with Entrepreneurship degree you’ll gain an insight on what it’s like to be an entrepreneur, as you’ll be exposed to creative processes and explore your own ideas and work with other professionals through the ideation process, while reflecting on your experience and work.

We know that your future career is important, and you want to build your CV. So we’ll encourage you to grab every opportunity for real-world experience – this could mean a placement year in the industry as part of your course.

Level 4 modules: Introduction to Financial Analysis and Management, Global Business Environment and International Strategy, Introduction to Business Law, Digital Business and Principles of Marketing, Organisational Behaviour. Level 5 modules: The Entrepreneurial Journey, Project Management and Implementation, Play and Create, Prototype and Testing. Level 6 modules: Strategic Management, Sustainability and Responsible Business, The Reflective and Empathetic Entrepreneur, Undergraduate Major Project

You can expect an interesting mix of coursework, essays, exams and activity-based assignments. Your coursework could include problem-solving activities, consultancy projects, presentations and group or individual reports. You'll also be able to access support materials supported by materials accessed through our learning management system (Canvas).

All assessment is designed to allow you to demonstrate what you’ve learned, and to make sure you’re developing the knowledge and skills you need to complete the course.