Enterprise and Entrepreneurship

The University of Northampton is committed to delivering a new student experience built upon a culture of entrepreneurship and social enterprise, a vision that is underpinned by the courses we offer at foundation degree and undergraduate levels.

By choosing to study with us you will join a dynamic community of like-minded people offering a truly enterprising environment that includes our Portfolio Innovation Centre. Our teaching is informed by our relationships with successful entrepreneurs, ensuring that our students are equipped with the knowledge, skills and attitudes to think and act innovatively, creatively and with vision.

Our students have access to our Enterprise Club, which provides a focus for extra-curricular learning, networking, and support for the creation and growth of new businesses. We provide opportunities to meet entrepreneurs, to contribute to research projects, and to work in social enterprises. Our supportive and student-focused staff create an inspirational learning environment, and use their business experience to bring theory to life. Many of our graduates establish their own businesses, whilst others go on to work in a range of industry sectors.