Enterprise and Entrepreneurship BA (Hons)
Study level: Undergraduate
The Enterprise and Entrepreneurship BA (Hons) course is for current or potential entrepreneurs, intrapreneurs and future entrepreneurial leaders interested in developing entrepreneurial capabilities to start, grow or manage a business or project.
Course option
Year of entry
Location
Coventry University (Coventry)
Study mode
Full-time
Sandwich
Duration
3 years full-time
4 years full-time (study abroad or work placement)
UCAS codes
NN1F
Start date
September 2023
January 2024
Course overview
The course applies the concept of an ‘entrepreneurial mindset’ to the domain of business management. You will explore the global significance of enterprise and entrepreneurship, and have the chance to develop the entrepreneurial competencies required for a future career in entrepreneurship or intrapreneurship.

Joint Top Modern University for Career Prospects
Guardian University Guide 2021 and 2022
5 QS Stars for Teaching and Facilities
QS Stars University Ratings
Top 5 UK Student City (Coventry)
QS Best Student Cities Index 2023Why you should study this course
- The course is designed to provide you with the knowledge and skills needed to manage business enterprises of varying sizes and types and projects in an entrepreneurial manner.
- The course aims to develop graduates who can contribute to regional development and competitiveness by setting up new businesses/projects or leading innovation practices within existing businesses/projects.
- Teaching and learning on the course are delivered by a mix of practitioners, academics and industry experts (staff are subject to change).
- Coventry University works to develop strong links with the local community, and you can expect to access start-up resources, business mentoring and extra-curricular enterprise activities2.
- The course has an emphasis on consultancy and we aim to offer opportunities to work on a live entrepreneurial project, in order to prepare you for future entrepreneurial career options2.
Memberships
Chartered Association of Business Schools (CABS)
Coventry Business School is currently an active member of the Chartered Association of Business Schools, which has a membership of over 120 business schools and higher education providers, and supports its members in maintaining world-class standards of teaching and research.
European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD)
Coventry Business School is currently an active member of the European Foundation for Management Development, a global membership organisation dedicated to management development, covering over 900 members across 91 countries.
Coventry Business School is recognised by the above memberships1 for the 2023/24 intake.
BA Enterprise and Entrepreneurship student Cosmina talks about her app, how she is tackling plastic waste and how the course is helping her develop her business plan.
More than just a degree
The lecturers have a very dynamic approach, no two classes are the same. The lecturers have always been supportive of all my business ideas, making me either realise that it is worth taking forward or making me understand that not all business ideas are good for implementation.

What you'll study
The Enterprise and Entrepreneurship BA (Hons) degree aims to facilitate the development of your enterprising potential and support you in gaining transferable skills and capabilities to position yourself as innovative thinkers and entrepreneurial leaders.
You will learn how to create an entrepreneurial idea, review the feasibility of this idea and formulate a viable business plan within the supportive environment of the Coventry University eco-system. The course offers a balance of theory and practice to enable you, upon graduation, to contribute to regional development and competitiveness by setting up new businesses/projects or leading on innovation practices within existing businesses/projects.
We regularly review our course content, to make it relevant and current for the benefit of our students. For these reasons, course modules may be updated.
How you'll learn
The course is a mixture of theory and practice because to be an effective entrepreneur or intrapreneur you need to apply contextualised solutions. The course aims to offer you the opportunity to undertake a live entrepreneurial project2 and in doing so, gain transferable skills to boost your employability prospects. We aim to expose you to the skills and entrepreneurial capabilities needed for future employment with guided individual and group projects, and through the analysis of real entrepreneurial cases. Innovatively, you can expect to have the chance to learn through your own actions on self-directed negotiated projects such as venture creation and consultancy activities2.
Teaching contact hours
We understand that everyone learns differently, so each of our courses will consist of structured teaching sessions, which can include:
- On campus lectures, seminars, and workshops
- Group work
- Self-directed learning
- Work placement opportunities2.
Students on this course will receive between 15-18 contact hours at level four, 12-15 at level five and 9-12 at level six. The course hours will be timetabled weekly with additional timetabled sessions for course induction and support. These additional sessions aim to bring students together, create a sense of community and provide a range of support and activities2 as well as provide an opportunity for students to raise any concerns relating to the course.
Normally, a 20-credit module will consist of two one-hour long interactive lectures weekly, delivered synchronously online or on campus, followed by a range of active learning sessions such as seminars and workshops, typically two hours long.
The contact hours may be made up of a combination of face-to-face teaching, individual and group tutorials, and online classes and tutorials.
Part of university life is undertaking self-directed learning. During a typical week, you will have time that allows you to work independently to apply the skills and knowledge you have learnt in taught or facilitated sessions to your projects or assignment briefs. This self-directed learning allows you to use your research skills, consolidate your knowledge or undertake collaborative group work.
As an innovative and enterprising institution, the university may seek to utilise emerging technologies within the student experience. For all courses (whether on-campus, blended, or distance learning), the university may deliver certain contact hours and assessments via online technologies and methods.
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, we are prepared for courses due to start in or after the 2023/2024 academic year to be delivered in a variety of forms. The form of delivery will be determined in accordance with Government and Public Health guidance. Whether on campus or online, our key priority is staff and student safety.
Assessment
This course will be assessed using a variety of methods which will vary depending upon the module.
Assessment methods include:
- Essays
- Group work
- Presentations/ Pitches
- Reports
- Consultancy proposals
- Projects
- Portfolios
- Artefacts
- Individual Assignments
The Coventry University Group assessment strategy ensures that our courses are fairly assessed and allows us to monitor student progression towards achieving the intended learning outcomes.
International experience opportunities
Our International Centre for Transformational Entrepreneurship4 has developed international networks in Europe and Africa. Further networks are under development in the Middle and Far East, and Australia.
You may have opportunities to apply for study trips abroad2, and for long-term international and multicultural engagements, examples of this are international field trips, global entrepreneurship competitions and Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL)2.
Please note that all international experience opportunities may be subject to additional costs, competitive application, availability and meeting applicable visa and travel requirements are therefore not guaranteed2.
Entry requirements
Typical offer for 2023/24 entry.
Not got the required grades? We offer this degree with an integrated foundation year.
Fees and funding
2023/24 tuition fees.
Student | Full-time | Part-time |
---|---|---|
UK, Ireland*, Channel Islands or Isle of Man | £9,250 per year | Not available |
EU | £9,250 per year with EU support bursary** £16,800 per year without EU support bursary** |
Not available |
International | £16,800 per year | Not available |
If you choose to do a work placement2, you should consider travel and living costs to cover this. There is also a tuition fee3 of £1,250 that will cover your academic support throughout your placement year.
For advice and guidance on tuition fees and student loans visit our Undergraduate Finance page and see The University’s Tuition Fee and Refund Terms and Conditions.
We offer a range of International scholarships to students all over the world. For more information, visit our International Scholarships page.
Tuition fees cover the cost of your teaching, assessments, facilities and support services. There may be additional costs not covered by this fee such as accommodation and living costs, recommended reading books, stationery, printing and re-assessments should you need them. Find out what's included in your tuition costs.
The following are additional costs not included in the tuition fees:
- Any optional overseas field trips or visits: £400+ per trip.
- Any costs associated with securing, attending or completing a placement (whether in the UK or abroad)
*Irish student fees
The rights of Irish residents to study in the UK are preserved under the Common Travel Area arrangement. If you are an Irish student and meet the residency criteria, you can study in England, pay the same level of tuition fees as English students and utilise the Tuition Fee Loan.
**EU support bursary
Following the UK's exit from the European Union, we are offering financial support to all eligible EU students who wish to study an undergraduate or a postgraduate degree with us full-time. This bursary will be used to offset the cost of your tuition fees to bring them in-line with that of UK students. Students studying a Degree with a Foundation Year with us are not eligible for the bursary.
-
How do you know if you need to pay UK or international tuition fees?
We carry out an initial fee status assessment based on the information you provide in your application. Your fee status determines your tuition fees, and what financial support and scholarships may be available to you. The rules about who pays UK (home) or international (overseas) fees for higher education courses in England are set by the government's Department for Education. The regulations identify all the different categories of student who can insist on paying the home rate. The regulations can be difficult to understand, so the UK Council for International Student Affairs (UKCISA) has provided fee status guidance to help you identify whether you are eligible to pay the home or overseas rate.
If you meet all the criteria required by any one category, including any residence requirements, your institution must charge you the home rate. You only need to find one category that you fit into.
Facilities
Our facilities and technology aim to closely replicate what you would expect in real-world business environments4.
- Launch Programme, our flagship activity, offers you the chance to get involved2 in an inclusive entrepreneurial development programme focusing on solving the world’s problems, as reflected in the UN sustainability goals.
- Connect 2, is our service that aims to provides you with personalised one-to-one support towards employment, new business start-up and further training opportunities2.
For further information visit our CUSE Programmes page.
Careers and opportunities
Upon successful completion of the course, you will be able to:
- Demonstrate business-related knowledge and skills in enterprise and entrepreneurship, which is increasingly sought by employers in small and medium enterprises (SMEs), large private organisations, and within the public sector.
- Apply transferable skills such as critical thinking, problem solving and communication in a range of business and management roles.
- Embark on further study at postgraduate level either on our International Entrepreneurship MSc course or in a business management domain of your choice2.
The course aims to provide you with real-world experience2 and the capabilities required in the business world. This can prepare you for potential future career options, such as a graduate entrepreneur, a business owner, or a contributor to an established business through an intrapreneurial skillset.
Where our graduates work
Our previous graduates have gone on to start their own businesses, or work within existing medium-large companies such as, IPG Media brands, One Black Bear, The Financial Conduct Authority and the Institute for Railway Operators (Network Rail).
Further study
On successful completion of the course, you may consider progressing with further postgraduate study on our:
You may be entitled to an alumni discount on your fees if you decide to extend your time with us by progressing from undergraduate to postgraduate study.
How to apply
-
UK students
Full-time students applying to start in September 2023 can apply for this course through UCAS from 6 September 2022. Read our application pages to find out your next steps to apply.
Part-time students should apply directly to the university.
If you'd like further support or more information about your course get in touch with us today.
Chat with our admissions team
Complete our contact form
-
International students
International codes:
FBLU085Full-time students applying to start in September 2023 should apply directly to the university.
How to applyFor further support for international applicants applying for an undergraduate degree view our International hub.
You can also download our International guide which contains lots of useful information about our courses, accommodation and tips for travel.
Get in touch with us today for further advice and guidance.
Chat with our admissions team
Complete our contact form
-
Disclaimers
Coventry University together with Coventry University London Campus, CU Coventry, CU London, CU Scarborough and Coventry University Online come together to form part of the Coventry University Group (the “University”) with all degrees awarded by Coventry University.
1Accreditations
The majority of our courses have been formally recognised by professional bodies, which means the courses have been reviewed and tested to ensure they reach a set standard. In some instances, studying on an accredited course can give you additional benefits such as exemptions from professional exams (subject to availability, fees may apply). Accreditations, partnerships, exemptions and memberships shall be renewed in accordance with the relevant bodies’ standard review process and subject to the university maintaining the same high standards of course delivery.
2UK and international opportunities
Please note that we are unable to guarantee any UK or International opportunities (whether required or optional) such as internships, work experience, field trips, conferences, placements or study abroad opportunities and that all such opportunities may be subject to additional costs (which could include, but is not limited to, equipment, materials, bench fees, studio or facilities hire, travel, accommodation and visas), competitive application, availability and/or meeting any applicable travel COVID and visa requirements. To ensure that you fully understand the visa requirements, please contact the International Office.
3Tuition fees
The University will charge the tuition fees that are stated in the above table for the first Academic Year of study. The University will review tuition fees each year. For UK (home) students, if Parliament permit an increase in tuition fees, the University may increase fees for each subsequent year of study in line with any such changes. Note that any increase is expected to be in line with inflation.
For International Students, we may increase fees each year but such increases will be no more than 5% above inflation. If you defer your course start date or have to extend your studies beyond the normal duration of the course (e.g. to repeat a year or resit examinations) the University reserves the right to charge you fees at a higher rate and/or in accordance with any legislative changes during the additional period of study.
4Facilities
Due to COVID-19, some facilities (including some teaching and learning spaces) and some non-academic offerings (particularly in relation to international experiences), may vary from those advertised and may have reduced availability or restrictions on their use.
Student Contract
By accepting your offer of a place and enrolling with us, a Student Contract will be formed between you and the university. A copy of the 2023/24 contract can be found here. The Contract details your rights and the obligations you will be bound by during your time as a student and contains the obligations that the university will owe to you. You should read the Contract before you accept an offer of a place and before you enrol at the university.
You may also like

Business Administration BBA (Hons)

Business Management BA (Hons)
