2 years accelerated
- In your first year, you will gain the fundamental skills needed in the world of business, as you work with data and case studies from organisations to understand how this information is put to practical use. We also explore the factors that affect business from an external perspective.
- In your second year, you will find yourself starting to think like an entrepreneur as you identify and exploit opportunities for new products, marketing or processes and how these could generate economic and social value.
Introduction
Learn what it takes to be an entrepreneur. Work with designers and manufacturers, develop new products and road-test your prototypes in our supportive, hands-on business environment.
You’re resilient and not afraid to make mistakes. You also know that as an entrepreneur, it’s important to experiment, accept failure and learn to try again.
Our BSc (Hons) Business with Entrepreneurship degree will equip you with tools that can help you develop, test and realise your ideas. You’ll also learn about applying for grants and reflect on what it really means to be an entrepreneur.
While studying at ARU, you’ll make strong professional connections, build a portfolio and – with regular teamwork and pitching – hone your entrepreneurial thinking and grow in confidence.
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At ARU, we understand it’s important to learn and develop your skills in a practical environment and enhance your employability.
That’s why we host regular visits from local employers and professionals, allowing you the chance to build a network and make connections which can come in handy after you graduate.
Throughout your Business with Entrepreneurship degree you’ll gain an insight on what it’s like to be an entrepreneur, as you’ll be exposed to creative processes and explore your own ideas and work with other professionals through the ideation process, while reflecting on your experience and work.
We know that your future career is important, and you want to build your CV. So we’ll encourage you to grab every opportunity for real-world experience – this could mean a placement year in the industry as part of your course.
Course features
At ARU you’ll be part of our School of Management
- study in one of the largest business schools in the East of England
- benefit from award-winning IT and library facilities, as well as creative resources such as 3D printers
- learn from advanced and expert lecturers
- visit scientific and technical organisations such as Cambridge Science Park.
Career support that's second to none
Study at a University that’s known for its entrepreneurial spirit:
- make business connections with guest speakers and meet with real entrepreneurs who have tested and revised their own products
- develop your employability skills and learn in a hands-on, practical environment, with an optional placement year in industry
- benefit from ongoing careers and employability support, as well as business support and mentoring through our start-up hub.
Careers
A Business with Entrepreneurship degree can prepare you for careers in a range of industries, in the UK and internationally.
At ARU, we work with employers to make sure you graduate with the knowledge, skills and abilities they need. They offer guidance, and hands-on practical opportunities to learn through work-based projects, internships or placements. You’ll be encouraged to reflect on your strengths and areas for development, and to make plans to enhance your skills and experience in preparation for employment.
There’s the option to study Business with Entrepreneurship as a four-year degree, with a placement year. During your placement year you’ll really get to immerse yourself in the day-to-day operations of a business. Many students who’ve chosen this route have been offered graduate roles by their placement companies.
Entry requirements
Standard entry requirements
Main
- 104 UCAS Tariff points from a minimum of 2 A-Levels (or equivalent).
- 3 GCSEs at grade C, or grade 4, or above, including English and Maths.
- If English is not your first language you will be expected to demonstrate a certificated level of proficiency of at least IELTS 6.0 (Academic level) or equivalent English Language qualification, as recognized by Anglia Ruskin University.
Important additional notes
Whether you're studying entirely online or through a blend of on-campus and online learning from September 2020, you'll need a computer and reliable internet access to successfully engage with your course. A small number of our courses require additional technical specifications or specialist materials. Before starting the course, we recommend that you check our technical requirements for online learning. Our website also has general information for new students about starting university in 2020-21.
Our published entry requirements are a guide only and our decision will be based on your overall suitability for the course as well as whether you meet the minimum entry requirements. Other equivalent qualifications may be accepted for entry to this course, please email [email protected] for further information.
We don't accept AS level qualifications on their own for entry to our undergraduate degree courses. However for some degree courses a small number of tariff points from AS levels are accepted as long as they're combined with tariff points from A levels or other equivalent level 3 qualifications in other subjects.
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