Business Management (Entrepreneurship)

In an unpredictable world, innovative minds have the edge. thinking and acting entrepreneurially is as valuable in a large organisation as it is to a new venture. both leading companies and start-ups must develop new ideas, products and services that create value. that’s why they look for graduates with an entrepreneurial mindset, someone comfortable with change and challenge. entrepreneurs are trailblazers who relish the challenge of change. connecting the needs for profitability with an understanding of the increasing pressures that the world is facing, the entrepreneurs of tomorrow will be those who are able to identify new opportunities that create value for customers, society and business. do you want to feel empowered to make things happen, to be resilient to change? this could be the right degree for you.

In the third year, you will study at a partner university, with recent students studying in australia, italy and the usa, amongst other countries. your year overseas allows you to study modules that are local specialities, and to see how entrepreneurship is taught in other contexts. there are many advantages to studying abroad, including personal and educational development, experiencing a new culture, and enhanced employability. if you are considering further study, graduate programmes welcome study abroad candidates. throughout your studies, you will have support from our careers team, which includes a dedicated departmental careers coach working with you from day one to help with internships, placements and graduate employment. we will supply training in cv writing, interview assessment centres and telephone interviews, helping you with your future career ambitions.

• Type: Optional

• Duration: 12 Months

• Fees: Contact us for up-to-date information

Our graduates have been highly successful in finding good, well-paid jobs in various areas of management. your degree will give you an understanding of entrepreneurship as an important part of management and you will also develop a range of analytical, problem-solving and communications skills. recent graduates gained employment in a variety of blue chip companies, such as ibm, deloitte, the co-operative, unilever, bt, enterprise and accenture, as well as working for dynamic small businesses and setting up their own companies. your degree is also excellent preparation for postgraduate study of business, or more specifically entrepreneurship and innovation, at masters level. lancaster university is dedicated to ensuring you not only gain a highly reputable degree, you also graduate with the relevant life and work based skills. we are unique in that every student is eligible to participate in the lancaster award which offers you the opportunity to complete key activities such as work experience, employability awareness, career development, campus community and social development

Work while you study

You can also work on a UK student visa, from 10 to 20 hours per week during the academic year, 40 hours per week or full-time during vacations.

Partnerships

Most universities in England have partnerships with different companies and organisations to ensure their students get enough professional training as students. In addition to increasing their students' chances to get hired by one of the universities. Lancaster University has partnerships with the following companies: