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BA Hons Entrepreneurship and Business

3 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

University of Portsmouth

Program Overview

The BA (Hons) Entrepreneurship and Business at the University of Portsmouth is designed for aspiring entrepreneurs and future business leaders who want to develop innovative business ideas or grow existing ventures.

  • The program delivers foundational knowledge in key areas such as marketing, operations management, and human resources, while emphasizing creative thinking, opportunity spotting, and value creation.
  • Students will learn to navigate various business models, manage innovation, and develop their own business ideas.

The course blends academic study with practical enterprise development, and students benefit from mentoring by Entrepreneurs in Residence, access to startup support, and strong business networks. Accredited by the AACSB and awarding the CMI Level 5 Certificate in Management and Leadership, this degree prepares graduates for both startup and corporate success.

Course overview:

  • Year 1: Business Accounting, Business and Professional Skills, Introduction to Business Analytics

  • Year 2: Business Venturing, Innovation Management, Business Analysis and Decision Making

  • Year 3: Business consultancy project, Entrepreneurial Development, Critical Entrepreneurship Studies

University Rankings and Accreditations:

  • AACSB-accredited business school – fewer than 6% of global institutions hold this distinction

  • CMI Level 5 Certificate in Management and Leadership upon completion

  • Top 30 for student satisfaction (Times Higher Education 2024)

  • 94% of graduates in work or further study within 15 months (Graduate Outcomes)

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

  • Business Consultancy Project/ Dissertation in your final year

  • Venture development and startup creation

  • Mentorship from Entrepreneurs in Residence

  • Optional paid industry placement or self-employed year (Avg. salary: £19,800) in companies such as Disney, Rolls Royce and IBM

  • Startup support from Innovation Connect and Enactus Portsmouth

  • Accredited networks: Female Entrepreneurs Network and other startup communities

  • Real-world entrepreneurial case studies and pitch practice

Progression & Future Opportunities

  • Launch and manage own business or social enterprise

  • Join innovation or growth teams within SMEs or large firms

  • Career progression into roles such as business analyst, consultant, or sales lead

  • Postgraduate studies in business, entrepreneurship, or innovation management

  • Access to startup incubators and funding opportunities post-graduation

  • 100% of graduates from this course are in work or further study 15 months after graduation according to the latest HESA Graduate Outcome Study.

Program Key Stats

£17,200
£ 29
Sept Intake : 14th Jan


Eligibility Criteria

BBB - BBC
3.0
29
75

1200
27
6.0
79

Additional Information & Requirements

Career Options

  • Entrepreneur
  • Business Consultant
  • Director of Sales
  • Business Intelligence and Insight Officer
  • Business Development Representative
  • Data Consultant
  • Sales Executive

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