Business Management and Entrepreneurship, BA (Hons)

Are you a budding entrepreneur keen to develop your enterprising skills? This course equips you with the knowledge and skills to do so, as well as some exciting entrepreneurial opportunities along the way. Whether you want to end up working for a successful business or running your own, this degree will give you the knowledge and skills you need. Why choose this course?

96% of graduates who studied our BA (Hons) Business Management Joint Honours sandwich courses are employed or engaged in further study six months after leaving (Latest DLHE Survey Undergraduate results 2011/12)

The BA (Hons) Business Management and Entrepreneurship Joint Honours degree is distinctive in that it explores how entrepreneurial activities take place in a variety of different organisational contexts. It considers how entrepreneurship, design, innovation and competitive advantage contribute towards creating success at an international level.

During the first year you will build a broad understanding of business and management. You will then specialise in entrepreneurship from the second year on.

Unique opportunities

Throughout the three years, you'll have the opportunity to get involved in a number of exciting entrepreneurial projects, including using a unique interactive learning tool that helps you run your own virtual company.

During the second half of Year Two, full-time students can experience starting up their own business for real as part of the unique opportunities offered to them. As part of this you will work with NTU's enterprise development centre, the Hive, alongside other young entrepreneurs and a dynamic network of mentors and business advisers. Other opportunities alongside this include a short internship, studying abroad and running a community project.

The course also gives you the chance to boost your employability, through a year-long placement in industry.

Creating successful graduates

Graduates from this course have gone on to successfully launch their own business, as well as secure careers in both the private and public sectors, in positions such as Brand Manager, Assistant Buyer, Marketing Co-ordinator, HR Trainee Manager and Campaign Planner.

Want to find out more?

To find out more information on BA (Hons) Business Management and Accounting and Finance you can request a course brochure. We also recommend you attend an open day to find out more about our courses and experience NTU for yourself. Can't make the open day? Take a virtual tour instead.

UCAS code

N292 BA/BMEnt full-time, N293 BA/BMEnt4 placement

When does the course start?

It starts in September. Term time will follow the standard academic calendar throughout the three years, except for those taking a placement year, who during their third year will work for a minimum of 48 weeks of the year.

What will I study?

Year One

Core modules include:

• Economics of Business and Management
• Foundations of Managing and Organising
• Entrepreneurship and Professional Development
• Accounting and Finance for Managers
• Marketing and Operations Management
• Quantitative Methods for Business.

Year Two

First half of year

Core modules include:

• The Enterprise Context
• New Venture Creation
• Competitive Strategy and Innovation.

Second half of year

Opportunities for full-time students (three years) include:

• Study Abroad
• Enterprise project
• Community project
• Internship
• Taught modules (see below).

Taught modules for sandwich students (four years) include:

• Marketing Management
• Managing and Organising.

Plus one optional module from:

• Managing Global Supply Chain
• International Business and Communication.

Third year

This is the placement year for students on the four-year course.

Final year

• Research Project
• Contemporary issues in Strategy and Entrepreneurship
• International Marketing and Communications
• Creativity Innovation and Design
• Leadership and Employability (Business)

Plus one optional module from:

• Global Supply Chain Strategy
• International Tourism - Developments and Impacts
• Comparative and International Management.

Making your education current and relevant

The entire Business School has recently undergone a curriculum review to ensure that all modules are relevant and up to date. This means that every module you study has been incorporated in your course to provide you with the skills and knowledge you need to boost your employability.

How will I learn?

We use a mixture of teaching methods including:

• traditional lectures and seminars
• IT workshops
• guest lectures
• problem-based learning
• group discussions.

In addition to this you will also be involved in a variety of practical work such as individual and group presentations, student-led seminars, role play, industry-sponsored competitions and project work.

Although these practical elements will not be assessed, they are included to help you develop a range of skills such as time management, effective presentation, communication, customer focus, entrepreneurial skills and team working.

Contact time

On average you will receive 12 - 15 hours of teaching per week from a combination of lectures and seminars. You'll then be expected to increase your understanding of the subject area through independent study for each module.

Throughout the three years of your course the scheduled contact hours you receive will gradually decrease as you develop the skills required to undertake independent study and the research project in your final year. This will still remain at approximately 12 hours a week though and during this time you will still have regular contact with your tutors.

Additional to this, you will also have further time-tabled contact time for your induction, at the beginning of the year and sessions on employability and opportunities that you can get involved with whilst at university.

Personal tutor sessions

You will also have a number of one on one tutor sessions during each year, which will allow you to:

• Discuss and gain feedback about your work.
• Ask questions about the projects you're working on.
• Raise any difficulties you are experiencing relating to your work, personal circumstances or your University experience.

During your first year, these sessions will be scheduled approximately once a fortnight. During your second and final year, this will be approximately once a month.

Virtual learning environment

You'll also use our virtual learning environment, NOW, which is a flexible web-based system that allows you to have 24-hour access to module learning materials and reading lists. It allows you to discuss work with tutors and other students, and submit coursework electronically from anywhere in the world.

Learning from industry experts

87% of students on BA (Hons) Business Management Joint Honours sandwich courses agreed that staff are good at explaining things (National Student Survey 2013).

Our tutors have industry experience in their specialist field, which means you will gain practical insight into these fields and how companies are run.

What our students say

"The teaching standard at Nottingham Business School sets the school apart from other UK business schools. The hands on approach and frequent contact time with tutors, pushes you as a student to excel in ways you may not have realised were possible."

Alice Bradley, BA (Hons) Business Management and Entrepreneurship

How will I be assessed?

Modules are assessed in a variety of ways. Examples of assessment include written examinations, reports, essays, individual and group coursework, presentations, and research projects. The degree classification is based on 25% of second year work and 75% of final year work.

In response to student feedback the university have introduced a policy that ensures you are given feedback on assessment within three weeks of submission.

Who will I study with?

The BA (Hons) Business Management Joint Honours is the most popular suite of courses in our undergraduate portfolio, meaning you will be studying amongst approximately 350 students. Seminars will be made up of around 18 students though making the teaching sessions more personal.

The common first year means that you can apply to change your subject specialism after year one. The flexible nature of the degree means that whether you choose to follow your specialist field or not, your degree will give you the skills, knowledge and experience to compete for graduate positions in a wide range of sectors.

Where will I Study?

All students will attend lectures and seminars at NTU’s City site, in the impressive Newton building, home to Nottingham Business School.

Welcoming students from across the world

Nottingham Trent University has a diverse student community, with a significant number of international students choosing to study here from across the world. We provide specialist staff, services and facilities to help you through all stages of being a student. Find out more about our International Student Support Services.

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90% of students on BA (Hons) Business Joint Honours sandwich courses agreed that the library resources and services are good enough for their needs (National Student Survey 2013).

We are continually investing in our facilities, and transforming our learning and teaching environment to create an inspiring and innovative atmosphere.

The School is based in the impressive Newton Building on NTU’s City site. In 2009 the building was involved in a £90 million regeneration project on the site. Whilst maintaining its historic beauty, the Grade II listed building was transformed into an ultra-modern complex.

Fantastic facilities

• You can take advantage of the NBS Link Lounge, a new space dedicated to Business School students, located on floor seven of the Newton building.
• Explore your career prospects with the help of the University's Career and Placements Centre (new for September 2012).
• You will benefit from spacious teaching rooms and lecture theatres.
• We provide students with a variety of social spaces.
• Your studies will benefit from the £13 million pound Boots Library.
• Students take advantage of our 24-hour IT facilities.
• Our Student Services Centre will also be on-hand should you need support.

The location of the City site also means that you have easy access to:

• sports facilities
• shops
• student accommodation
• music venues
• cafés.