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University of Wales Trinity Saint David

UCAS Code: DAE1 | Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

Entry requirements

UCAS Tariff

88

About this course

Course option

3years

Distance learning (full-time) | 2025

Subject

Business and management

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.

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.

Ducere Global Business School.

Modules

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.

Year 1
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.

Business Model Development (20 credits)
Fundamentals Of Entrepreneurship (20 credits)
Fundamentals Of Management (20 credits)
Fundamentals of Marketing (20 credits)
Fundamentals of Project Management (20 credits)
Managing Money and Finances (20 credits)

Year 2
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.

Design Thinking (20 credits)
Corporate Responsibility (20 credits)
Digital Business and Disruption (20 credits)
Digital Marketing (20 credits)
Managing Employee Relations (20 credits)
Managerial Communication (20 credits)

Year 3
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.

Big Data (20 credits)
Capital Raising (20 credits)
The Global Economy (20 credits)
Management Strategy (20 credits)
Organisational Change (20 credits)
Applied Entrepreneurship (20 credits)

Assessment methods

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.

The Uni

Course location:

Online

Department:

Business

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What students say

How do students rate their degree experience?

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Who studies this subject and how do they get on?

96%
UK students
4%
International students
46%
Male students
54%
Female students
64%
2:1 or above
23%
First year drop out rate

Most popular A-Levels studied (and grade achieved)

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C

After graduation

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What are graduates doing after six months?

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£18,500
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Average annual salary
99%
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Employed or in further education

Top job areas of graduates

12%
Sales assistants and retail cashiers
8%
Sales, marketing and related associate professionals
8%
Public services and other associate professionals

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Business and management (non-specific)

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