De Montfort University
UCAS Code: N150 | Certificate of Higher Education - CertHE
Entry requirements
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You will need a minimum of 32 UCAS point from a recognised Level 3 qualification. You are expected to have GCSE Maths and English at Grade 4 and above.
About this course
Building enterprise is seen as one of the most effective ways to realize individual promise and spur the economy. Entrepreneurial minds are constantly refining ways to produce and deliver goods and services, develop new products and services, or indeed create new industries. Preliminary research shows how vital entrepreneurial thinking is to this process, driving our national prosperity.
Whether you want to launch your own business or change an existing organisation, this programme immerses you in the world of creative business thinking. You will develop your entrepreneurial and creative skills and apply them to real-world situations.
Taught by lecturers with industry experience, this course will hone your key competences as you study core topics that cut across business and entrepreneurial practice. Innovative modules will teach you relevant knowledge and equip you with practical skills.
This qualification, awarded by De Montfort University, offers one year of study to achieve a Certificate in Higher Education with the option to top up to an undergraduate degree in Business Entrepreneurship and Innovation. A top up to a BA degree requires an additional two years of full time study at De Montfort University.
Key features
Study a stimulating, challenging and interesting programme, designed to arm you with vital skills and competencies in preparation for business and or life at university.
Create a feasible and compelling solution to a new business venture within a specific market.
Benefit from the expertise of our lecturers, many of whom have worked in business and bring real-world experience into the classroom.
Guest lectures from business experts add real value to your experiential learning.
Benefit from block teaching, where most students study one subject at a time. A simple timetable will allow you to really engage with your learning, receive regular feedback and assessments, get to know your course mates and enjoy a better study-life balance.
Entry criteria
Applicants should normally have as a minimum one of the following:
32 points from at least one A Level.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma PP.
Applicants with other qualifications will be considered. Applications from mature students with relevant work experience and evidence of recent academic study are welcomed. Applicants should normally offer GCSE passes in English and Mathematics at grades 4/C or above, or equivalent qualifications at Level 2 or above.
Modules
Course modules
Entrepreneurship and Innovation in Business
Business Fundamentals and Practice
Marketing Principles for Entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurial Finance and Decision Making
Note: All modules are indicative and based on the current academic session. Course information is correct at the time of publication and is subject to review. Exact modules may, therefore, vary for your intake in order to keep content current. If there are changes to your course we will, where reasonable, take steps to inform you as appropriate.
Assessment methods
To achieve the above a mixture of large group sessions, tutorials, on- line resources and formative assessments are used. Students are given feedback throughout the course to develop and improve their economic and business strategy skills.
There are various ways of assessing such as reports, presentations and report whilst on this programme.
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