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BA (Hons) Business and Entrepreneurship

3 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

Northumbria University

Program Overview

The BA (Hons) Business and Entrepreneurship program at Northumbria University takes a unique, hands-on approach to teaching entrepreneurial skills. Right from the start, students dive into the practical side of developing business ideas, gaining confidence through real-world experiences.

  • This program combines traditional business theories with a start-up mentality, allowing students to actually generate revenue and seek funding through opportunities like the Willan Trust.
  • Offered by the esteemed Newcastle Business School, which boasts AACSB accreditation, this course equips students to either kickstart their own businesses or infuse an entrepreneurial spirit into existing organizations.

The coaching-focused environment encourages personal development, teamwork, and the ability to navigate uncertainty with ease.

Course overview:

  • Year 1: Introduction to entrepreneurship, marketing, and financial decision making, with practical start-up activities

  • Year 2: Entrepreneurial Management, Born Global Enterprise, and team coaching

  • Year 3 (optional): Work placement/ Study Abroad or a combination of both

  • Final year: Management Enquiry, Dissertation or Consultancy Project

University Rankings and Accreditations:

  • Business Studies at Northumbria: Ranked 6th in the UK – Daily Mail University Guide 2025

  • Business and Management Research Power: Ranked 9th in the UK – REF 2021

  • AACSB Accreditation: Newcastle Business School is among the top 6% globally to hold dual accreditation in business and accounting

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

  • Coaching Sessions: Personalised mentoring and team-based development

  • Business Ventures: Create and grow real businesses, generate revenue

  • Business Clinic: Work on consultancy projects with regional businesses

  • Placement Year (Optional): Gain industry experience or study abroad

  • Enterprise Support: Access to the university's business incubator and graduate enterprise resources

  • Final year Project or Dissertation to be done

  • Willan Trust Funding: Pitch to secure up to £5000 in funding

Progression & Future Opportunities

  • Graduates often continue running their ventures or join innovative teams within companies

  • Opportunities in management, consultancy, or postgraduate study

  • Strong foundation for self-employment, scale-up projects, or further entrepreneurship training

Program Key Stats

£20,950
Sept Intake : 29th Jan


Eligibility Criteria

BBC
3.2
28
65

1240
26
6.5
89

Additional Information & Requirements

Career Options

  • Entrepreneur
  • Corporate Entrepreneur
  • Graduate Trainee
  • Startup Founder
  • SME Manager
  • Innovation Consultant
  • Business Development Officer
  • Social Entrepreneur
  • Venture Builder

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