Business Entrepreneurship FdA

• Overview

  This Foundation Degree offers a unique opportunity to plan, create and grow a business alongside academic study. Attention is focused on the dynamic and visionary approach to business created by entrepreneurs, and students are encouraged to explore for themselves their own entrepreneurial skills.

  The programme is designed to support you in starting your own business, growing an existing business or perhaps developing a new business venture within your employer’s organisation.

  Course

  Highlights

  • Nationally recognised qualification.
  • Opportunity to top-up on completion.

  HP Laptop and software included with this course.

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• Course Details

  You will be given the opportunity to start your own new business venture while studying, which will help to prepare you for employment after graduation.

  New York Study Tour

  You will have the opportunity to join the annual New York Study Tour, to network with a variety of businesses and large organisations, plus get a behind-the-scenes experience with business and marketing professionals. Previous visits have included CNN, a film production company, a branding company and a start-up food delivery company.

  The cost for the 2016 trip will be £915 per student which includes flights, accommodation, breakfast, guided study tours, travel insurance and a trip hoody.

  Assessments

  Assessment is varied across the range of modules you study. Your assessments in this course will be predominantly coursework-based which will include business reports, group projects, essays, consultancy projects and presentations.

  Stage one

  At stage one the course focuses on the early stages of developing a business venture. You will spend at least eight hours per week learning about the practical application of business principles, such as marketing and funding the new business, together with studying entrepreneurship and key issues in small business management. You are also given guidance in developing as an entrepreneur, with opportunities to meet successful local entrepreneurs and interact with the regional business community. You will have the opportunity to start your own business (or develop an existing one), or work in an existing business to research potential business opportunities. In either case, the project work is customised and learning is supported by the Faculty of Business and Law’s Work Based Learning Team and Enterprise Club, who are deeply involved in advising and transforming new businesses throughout the region. You will have access to a wide range of support services throughout your course.

  Stage two

  At stage two you will focus on managing a growing business. Elements include looking after customers, managing money, and small business growth strategies. You will be supported in your personal development, this time with a focus on management skills.

   

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  Further information

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    Each Open Day has a packed programme of subjects talks, advice sessions and activities designed to give you all the information you need about studying at The University of Northampton.

    To find out more about the day, please feel free to have a look at our Open Day Guide.

    
  • Careers

    Career Opportunities

    Careers are wide and varied for graduates from this course. Some students go on to start up their own businesses soon after graduating, whilst many go into industry. Through the in-depth coverage of accounting, marketing, and business operations on this course, you will develop a solid foundation for a career in general management of SMEs. The ethos of the course also encourages a creative ‘can-do’ attitude welcomed by organisations of any size.

    
• Requirements

  A typical offer would be DEE at A Level or MPP at BTEC. If you do not have standard qualifications but have relevant work experience you are encouraged to apply for this course.

  For information on how to apply to study with us, please see our How to Apply page.

  English Language Requirements

  All International and EU students applying for a course with us must meet the following minimum English language requirements:

  • IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent) with a minimum of 5.5 in all bands
    for study at undergraduate level

  For information regarding English language requirements at the University, please see our IELTS page.

  Contacts

  Course enquiries
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  international@northampton.ac.uk

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• Course Content
  • Stage 1
  • Stage 2

  • Entrepreneurial Skills Development (20 Credits)
    Module code: MKT1005

    Core Module Y
  • Foundations of Marketing (20 Credits)
    Module code: MKT1001

    Core Module Y
  • Enterprise and Opportunity (20 Credits)
    Module code: MKT1003

    Core Module Y
  • Introductory Accounting and Finance (20 Credits)
    Module code: ACC1003

    Core Module Y
  • Analysing the Environment (20 Credits)
    Module code: HRM1018

    Core Module Y
  • Reflections of Work (20 Credits)
    Module code: HRM1017

    Core Module N
  • Introducing Social Enterprise (20 Credits)
    Module code: MKT1019

    Core Module N
  • English for Business Studies (20 Credits)
    Module code: LEI1007

    Core Module N

  • Management Skills Development (20 Credits)
    Module code: HRM2043

    Core Module Y
  • Managing the Customer Experience (20 Credits)
    Module code: MKT2046

    Core Module Y
  • Issues in Small Business and Entrepreneurship (20 Credits)
    Module code: MKT2031

    Core Module Y
  • Financial Statements and Systems (20 Credits)
    Module code: ACC2010

    Core Module Y
  • Learning Through Work (20 Credits)
    Module code: HRM2042

    Core Module Y
  • The Consultant Entrepreneur (20 Credits)
    Module code: MKT2037

    Core Module N
  • New Ventures (20 Credits)
    Module code: MKT2004

    Core Module N
  • Measuring Organisational Success (20 Credits)
    Module code: HRM2044

    Core Module N
  • Enterprise in Society (20 Credits)
    Module code: MKT2028

    Core Module N

  Facilities &

  Special Features

  • you should expect to spend one-third of your time developing business ideas outside of the classroom, this can be in part-time work or developing a brand new business
  • the remaining two-thirds will be spent on acquiring key business knowledge including entrepreneurial skills, growing a business, marketing, finances and customer care
  • the FdA in Business Entrepreneurship is a nationally recognised qualification and successful students will have the opportunity to top-up for one additional year to gain the full BA (Hons) Business Entrepreneurship

  Our Enterprise Club is an on-site facility where you can meet and network with business people and entrepreneurs, attend short courses (many for free) and link up with fellow students. You are also encouraged to take part in any number of additional on-site business opportunities, networks and companies; these include pop-up markets, consultancy projects, placements, internships and student mentoring.

• Further Studies
  • Research

    at the University of Northampton

    We are committed to delivering outstanding research that makes a difference to society. Our Research Institutes and Centres work closely with external partner organisations, locally, nationally and internationally. We produce internationally renowned and relevant research and disseminate knowledge on an international scale.

    Visit our Research Hub page for more information.

    
  • Business and Enterprise

    Opportunities Available

    We are committed to supporting and encouraging business growth and we are involved in a variety of initiatives which seek to benefit the wider community as well as students and staff of the University.

    Discover what businesses we work with and what opportunities may be available to you on our Business and Enterprise pages.

    
  • Changing Futures Week

    Industry trips and tricks

    Changing Futures is a five-day, University wide showcase of activities and industry speakers to help students explore skills and activities to develop their academic and personal lives.

    
• Fees & Funding
  • UK & EU
  • International

  2019/20 Tuition Fees

  Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 19/20 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.

  Full Time: £9,250
  Part Time: £1,400 per 20 credit module

  2018/19 Tuition Fees

  Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 19/20 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.

  Full Time: £9,250
  Part Time: £1,350 per 20 credit module

  2019/20 Tuition Fees

  Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 19/20 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.

  Full Time: £12,500

  2018/19 Tuition Fees

  Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 19/20 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.

  Full Time: £12,000

  Scholarships

  EU and International Scholarships

  A merit based scholarship of up to 30% or a £3,000 reduction in the cost of tuition fees for eligible students.

  TD Lewis Scholarship

  The T D Lewis Scholarship provides both undergraduate and postgraduate students with financial awards of up to £1,000.  This scholarship is awarded on educational excellence…

  The Chancellor's Fund

  The Chancellor’s Fund is a bi-annual fund providing students with awards of between £100 and £1,000. You must be a current student to apply. The…

  Wilson Endowment Scholarship

  The Wilson Endowment Scholarship provides a £1,500 scholarship to undergraduate students from the Northamptonshire area. The endowed scholarship was donated in memory of Mr Lynn Wilson,…

• Part Time Study

  Courses offered on a part time basis are an excellent way of gaining a qualification around a busy home life or job. The University of Northampton recognises that many of our students have family and work commitments and offer various courses on a part time study basis, working flexibly around your requirements.

  A lot of our courses can be completed part-time, so you can fit your studies around your life. The majority of part-time and professional courses start in October. Please apply as soon as possible to ensure we have your details before your course starts.

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