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BA (Hons) Business Enterprise and Innovation Bachelor's degree at Richmond, The American International University in London

BA (Hons) Business Enterprise and Innovation at RAIUL is delivered in English and leads to a nationally recognised UK degree. Richmond holds Bronze for teaching quality in the Office for Students' TEF 2023.

BA (Hons)
Award
4
Years
Full-time
Study mode
80%
in work/study (15m)

About this course

Make your business dreams a reality with our cutting-edge BA (Hons) Business Enterprise & Innovation programme. Study in London and earn two degrees (US & UK) From the provider’s course page.

BA (Hons) Business Enterprise and Innovation is a Bachelor's degree (BA (Hons)) at RAIUL, based in Chiswick Park. It runs 4 years, studied full-time.

For Business & Management graduates from this provider, 80% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, 60% in highly skilled roles. (HESA Graduate Outcomes / LEO, via Discover Uni.)

For the typical curriculum, specialisations, career paths and graduate earnings for Business & Management, see the sections below.

Course evidence score

The arithmetic mean of the official measures available for this course: NSS satisfaction, graduate activity and continuation.

7.7
/ 10
Strong
3 of 3 official measures
Student satisfaction
What students say in the National Student Survey
Excellent82

Published threshold met NSS publication requires sufficient responses; small differences are not a rank. NSS mean of 7 published themes (Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)

Graduate outcomes
In work or further study 15 months after graduating
Excellent80

Published threshold met Sample size is not included in this snapshot. Cohort 2021-23. Graduate Outcomes work or further study 80% (2021-23; Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)

Continuation
Students who continue past their first year
Strong70

Published threshold met Discover Uni suppresses continuation data below its publication threshold. Cohort 2022-23. Continuation 70% (2022-23; Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)

Curriculum & modules

Real modules published for this course, grouped only where the source gives a year, stage or level.

Year 1 (LEVEL 3) 8 modules
  • Fundamentals of English for Academic Writing and OracyCore
    Module details

    This course is designed to enable students to communicate effectively at university level. Students will be provided with input from a range of texts and audio from cross-cultural materials and practice fundamental research and writing and oracy skills. Students will become more familiar with the academic environment and its conventions through spoken and written production. With exposure to a range of academic texts, talks and digital skills, students will appreciate the role of academic integr

  • Tools for ChangeCore
    Module details

    In this course, students will be introduced to a range of foundational skills to aid in their progression and success at the University and allow them to begin the process of becoming collaborative and independent learners. These skills will be introduced through investigations of social and/or environmental issues in the local area, using group work and report writing. Students will be introduced to, and use, a range of digital platforms as aids to effective communication through professional a

  • Fundamentals of Research and WritingCore
    Module details

    This course concentrates on developing the students' ability to read and think critically, and to read, understand and analyse texts from a range of genres. How do you successfully negotiate a path through a sea of information and then write it up? Using essential information literacy skills to help with guided research, this course develops the ability to produce effective and appropriate academic writing across the curriculum.

  • Fundamentals of BusinessCore
    Module details

    This module introduces students to the exciting world of business. It explores what businesses are, why they exist, and how they work. Students learn about different types of businesses, from small local shops to huge global companies. The course also looks at the people involved in businesses, what they do, and the challenges they face. This module gives students a solid foundation for further study in business and management.

  • Fundamentals of Mathematics and StatisticsCore
    Module details

    This course is designed to be a foundation in mathematics and statistics that will provide students with the necessary knowledge for courses in probability and statistics, mathematics, and data analysis. The course will cover content from solving linear, quadratic, exponential and logarithmic equations, co-ordinate geometry analysis, function analysis, sequences and series to applied topics such as measures of central tendencies and measures of spread of data calculations with outliers, represen

  • London CulturesOptional
    Module details

    This survey of London's history from the 17th century to the present foregrounds social and cultural history to help students engage with the metropolis as a catalyst for creativity, highlighting its evolving communities and global interconnectedness. Focusing on the lived experience of Londoners, students will examine how they shaped their city and forged new forms of expression related to identities of gender, race, social class and sexuality. Key areas of focus may include popular entertainme

  • Fundamentals of Visual ThinkingOptional
    Module details

    This course provides a grounding in the practice and theory of visual thinking. Through theoretical frameworks such as semiotics, the course explores the changing role of images in society from a range of cultures and contexts: the arts, politics, science, sport, design and technology. Students will consider digital forms of observation and image making through visual analysis and will build on this understanding through photographic practice. The course examines questions concerning curating, c

  • Fundamentals of ComputingOptional
    Module details

    The Foundations of Computing course offers an introduction to the core principles and concepts of computing such as computer systems, algorithms, data representation, and basic programming. Throughout the course, students will develop both theoretical knowledge and practical skills that are critical for further study for careers in computing and related fields, exploring how computers process and store information. Additionally, learners will gain hands-on experience in designing simple algorith

Year 2 (LEVEL 4) 6 modules
  • Introduction to Business Management and MarketingCore
    Module details

    This module provides a foundational understanding of how businesses operate and effectively reach their target markets. Students will explore core management principles and marketing strategies, gaining insights into how organizations create value and build profitable customer relationships.

  • Managerial AccountingCore
    Module details

    This Managerial Accounting course is designed to develop knowledge and understanding of key management accounting techniques that support effective planning, controlling, and monitoring performance in various business contexts. It provides financial and non-financial information to aid management decision-making, covering cost classification, budgeting, variance analysis, and performance measurement. By the end of the course, students will be equipped to use management accounting tools to suppor

  • Introduction to EntrepreneurshipCore
    Module details

    This course is designed to provide students with a foundational understanding of the entrepreneur as an 'agent of change' within business and society.

  • Academic Research and WritingRequired
    Module details

    This course is designed to develop students' critical research and writing skills to be effective in the academic and professional world. It focuses on principles of good scholarship and academic practice required throughout university study and in a future professional work environment. Upon completion, students will confidently use available resources to produce well-researched writing that demonstrates critical engagement with a self-selected research topic.

  • Introduction to Advertising, PR, and MediaOptional
    Module details

    This course explores fundamental concepts, principles and tools in advertising and public relations in relation to the broader media industries and professional contexts. It traces the history and evolution of advertising and PR and their interconnections, investigates political, economic, social and cultural contexts, identifies key persuasive and creative techniques in practice, and addresses contemporary issues and ethical debates.

  • Introduction to Intercultural CommunicationOptional
    Module details

    Reflecting the University's mission of unity in diversity, this course provides theoretical and practical understanding of the role communication plays within and between cultures to build cohesion and/or create division. It develops awareness of complex cultural identities and introduces theories underlying the study of International Communication, with applications via case studies, simulations, and project work.

Source: provider course page. Modules can change; required/optional status, credits, descriptions and assessment are shown only when explicitly published.

Course in depth

What this course covers, who it suits and where it leads.

What you'll study

This degree combines business fundamentals with a focus on creating and scaling new ventures. You'll usually begin with foundations in management, marketing and business economics, developing data literacy alongside an understanding of how organisations work. In your second year, a course like this typically moves into operations, organisational behaviour and strategy, analysing how firms compete and manage people and processes. From the second year onwards, you'll choose specialisations such as entrepreneurship, international business, digital business, consulting, marketing or people and HR. By your third and fourth years, you'll engage with innovation and entrepreneurship through often practice-based modules, culminating in a capstone project with a real client brief or dissertation that integrates learning across the whole degree.

Who it's for

This course suits students interested in business fundamentals and entrepreneurial thinking. Most accepted students held A-levels or equivalent qualifications; typical entrants had a UCAS tariff between 48 and 63 points. You'll need fluency in English and commitment to full-time study over four years. Check the university's admissions pages for specific entry requirements and support for international applicants.

Careers & job market

Across Business & Management courses nationally, 87% of graduates are in work or further study within 15 months of graduating, and 60% of working graduates are in highly skilled roles or undertaking further study. National graduate earnings data shows starting salaries of £24,000–£32,000 at 15 months; after three years, £21,250–£30,000; and after five years, £26,350–£37,200. These figures reflect the broader graduate population, not a guarantee for this course specifically. Your career prospects will depend on your specialisation, experience and individual circumstances.

University & format

This is a four-year full-time degree awarded as BA (Hons) by Richmond, The American International University in London, a private university established in 1972 and based in Chiswick Park. Taught in English, the degree is recognised as a UK degree-awarding body and holds Bronze for teaching quality in the Office for Students' TEF 2023. Students earn both a UK and a US degree upon completion.

Student satisfaction

How students on this course answered the National Student Survey, by theme.

The teaching on my course
91%
Learning opportunities
95%
Assessment and feedback
89%
Academic Support
86%
Organisation and management
64%
Learning resources
73%
Student voice
73%

Share of students responding positively.

Published threshold met NSS publication requires sufficient responses; small differences are not a rank. NSS mean of 7 published themes (Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)

Applicant information

The next application dates for this course, followed by facts the provider publishes.

Application timelineWhat happens next
  1. 2027 entryCompleted applications can be submitted

    Your application needs a reference before you can send it.

  2. 2026 entryFinal date for 2026 applications

    Applications must reach UCAS by 18:00 UK time.

  3. 2026 entryLast day to add a Clearing choice

    Check that this course still has a vacancy before adding it.

  4. 2027 entryEqual-consideration deadline

    18:00 UK time for most undergraduate courses.

Show 5 later dates
  1. 2027 entryUCAS Extra opens

    Applicants who used all five choices and hold no offer may be able to add another choice.

  2. 2027 entryLast day applications go directly to providers

    Applications received after 18:00 UK time are entered into Clearing.

  3. 2027 entryClearing opens

    Eligible applicants can see vacancies and release themselves into Clearing.

  4. 2027 entryFinal date for 2027 applications

    Applications must reach UCAS by 18:00 UK time.

  5. 2027 entryLast day to add a Clearing choice

    Check that this course still has a vacancy before adding it.

Entry & how to get in

Typical offer (from the provider)The university’s course page lists a typical A-level offer of BBC. Always check the provider for the current offer and subject requirements.
Most entrants held A-levels or equivalent69% of accepted students came in with A-levels or equivalent (entrants over recent years).
Typical UCAS tariff: 48 - 63 pointsThe most common UCAS tariff band among accepted students. This is what entrants had, not a stated requirement.
Entry requirements are set by the universityGrades, subjects and contextual offers vary. Check RAIUL's official course page for the current offer.

Who gets in

What recently admitted students actually held, official admissions data, not a stated requirement.

UCAS tariff of entrants

Grades are the A-level equivalent of each points band. Tap a band to check your own chances below.

Qualifications held on entry

QualificationShare
A-levels or equivalent69%
Other27%
another higher-education qualification3%
a Baccalaureate1%

Entry & your chances

An honest read from the official entry data, plus your personal match.

Accessible entry

Accepted students came in with a broad spread of qualifications and UCAS points. If you're worried about grades, this course has historically taken a wide range, and contextual offers may apply.

Will you get in? Plot your grades

Pick your predicted A-levels and watch your UCAS points land on the real spread of students admitted to this course.

Each bar is the share of admitted students in that UCAS-points band (lower → higher). Grades show the A-level equivalent.

Add your grades to see where you land

Your points will drop onto the distribution above, with an honest above / within / below read.

Based on the official admitted-student tariff distribution. Many universities make contextual (reduced-grade) offers, so a result below the range doesn’t rule you out.

How to apply

Undergraduate applications go through UCAS. Here’s what matters for this course, the right deadline, the grades to aim for, and the steps in order.

Apply by13 January 2027, 18:00 UK timefor this course
Typical gradesAABA-level equivalent admitted students held
  1. 1
    Register on UCAS Hub

    Create your UCAS application and add this course. One application covers up to five choices.

  2. 2
    Write your personal statement

    A single statement covers all your choices, so keep it broad enough for similar courses while showing genuine interest in this subject.

  3. 3
    Submit by 13 January 2027, 18:00 UK time

    UCAS equal-consideration deadline for most undergraduate courses. Source: UCAS 2027 dates.

  4. 4
    Reply to your offers

    When decisions are in, pick a firm (first) choice and an insurance (back-up) choice with slightly lower grades.

  5. 5
    Results day & confirmation

    On results day (mid-August) your place is confirmed if you meet the offer. Just missed? Talk to the university, or find a place through Clearing.

💡 Many universities make a contextual (reduced-grade) offer, for example based on your school’s results, time in care, or where you live. Ask RAIUL whether you’re eligible before you apply; it can lower the grades you need.

Fees & funding

What this course costs and how UK student finance covers it.

Tuition per year

Home£9,250 / yr
International£17,500 / yr

Provider fee page (England 2026/27 cap where not stated).

Check fees at RAIUL →

For students who normally live in England

illustrative Maintenance Loan per year
£9,250tuition used per year, published course home fee
illustrative borrowing over 4 years

2026/27 Student Finance England figures. Maintenance support is means-tested and this two-point view is not an entitlement calculator. The course total uses its published length and home fee where both are available; a missing full-time fee uses the clearly labelled England-cap scenario, while part-time fees and unknown lengths are never guessed. Use the official calculator. Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland use separate systems: SAAS, Student Finance Wales, and Student Finance NI.

Starting on or after 1 January 2027?

The Lifelong Learning Entitlement is a separate system. A new learner’s tuition entitlement is currently stated as £39,160 (about 480 credits at 2026/27 fee levels), subject to prior study and eligibility. Check the official LLE guide.

Paying for it

  • Tuition Fee Loan: can cover eligible tuition up to the applicable limit and is paid straight to the provider.
  • Maintenance Loan: up to £10,830/yr away from home outside London (England, 2026/27), means-tested on household income.
  • Repayment: 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below it; written off after 40 years.
  • Earn alongside: most students work part-time in term, part-time roles on the StudySmarter job board.

England figures shown; Scotland, Wales & NI run their own schemes, check gov.uk.

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Careers & earnings

What Business & Management graduates actually earn, from real outcome data, 15 months, 3 years and 5 years after graduating.

Graduate outcomes, 15 months on: this course

80%
in work or further study 15 months on
60%
in highly skilled work or study
70%
continue past their first year
  1. 1Graduate / AnalystOn a scheme or first role · 0–2 yrs
  2. 2Specialist / ManagerOwning an area, marketing, finance, ops · 2–5 yrs
  3. 3Senior / Head ofLeading a function and a team · 5–10 yrs
  4. 4Director / FounderRunning a business unit or your own company · 10+ yrs

How pay grows: this course vs Business & Management nationally

Starting (15 months) HESA GO
£24,000 – £32,000
After 3 years LEO
£21,250 – £30,000
After 5 years LEO
£26,350 – £37,200
national rangeaxis £20,000 – £38,500

National figures for Business & Management graduates, HESA Graduate Outcomes (15 months) and the Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset (3 & 5 years). These are national, not university-specific; actual pay varies by employer, region, role and experience. Different cohorts, so the bars are not one group over time.

Work out your pay

Headline figures hide a lot. Calculate realistic take-home pay for this field by role, region and experience, then check your CV before you apply.

What happened to 100 students?

Choose an outcome to translate the published percentage into a simple 100-person view. Each dot represents one percentage point, not an individual tracked student.

80 of 100

were in work or further study

15 months after graduation

65% working10% working and studying0% in further study60% in highly skilled work or study

Source: Discover Uni, using Graduate Outcomes and continuation data. Cohorts: 2021-23. Published threshold met. Sample size is not included in this snapshot. Cohort 2021-23. Each tab is a separate published measure; categories can overlap and should not be added together.

UK occupations graduates enter

Published graduate destinations, joined conservatively to UK SOC 2020, ONS pay and Skills England demand.

  • Managers, directors and senior officialsSOC 2020 1 · 35% of published destinations · ASHE median £51,733
  • Administrative occupationsSOC 2020 41 · 15% of published destinations · ASHE median £27,006
  • Business and public service associate professionalsSOC 2020 35 · 15% of published destinations · ASHE median £38,760
  • Sales occupationsSOC 2020 71 · 10% of published destinations · ASHE median £15,975
  • Business, Research and Administrative ProfessionalsSOC 2020 243 · 10% of published destinations · ASHE median £48,746
  • Elementary occupationsSOC 2020 9 · 10% of published destinations · ASHE median £19,087

Discover Uni JOBLIST/JOBTYPE; ONS ASHE 2025 provisional, all employee jobs; Skills England Occupations in Demand 2025. SOC is shown only for an exact normalised label match; demand is shown only at exact four-digit SOC. Published sample: 30; response rate: 55%. Pay describes the occupation across workers, not a guaranteed graduate salary.

Job market & outlook

How Business & Management graduates fare in the labour market, and how AI is reshaping the work.

87%
in work or further study 15 months after graduating, across Business & Management courses nationally.
Graduate Outcomes
60%
of working graduates are in highly skilled work or further study.
highly skilled
81%
of students continue past their first year (still enrolled or completed).
continuation

How AI is changing the work

AI doesn't replace the profession, it shifts it: routine tasks get automated, while judgement, working with people and using AI well become more valuable.

What AI takes off your plate

  • Routine reporting and data pulls
  • First-draft decks and copy
  • Standard forecasts and reconciliations
  • Scheduling and admin workflows

More human than ever

  • Strategy and judgement under uncertainty
  • Leading, negotiating and selling
  • Sense-checking and owning what AI produces
  • Relationships with clients and teams

The strongest graduates pair subject depth with the ability to use AI tools critically.

Roles & employers

Where Business & Management graduates typically go, indicative destinations from graduate career data. Each role links to live openings on the StudySmarter job board.

Where they work

  • Consultancies
  • Corporate graduate schemes
  • Retail & FMCG
  • Startups & scale-ups

Is this course right for you?

The essentials UK applicants ask about: finance, outcomes, entry and quality.

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Student finance

Published home tuition is £9,250/year for this course. If you normally live in England, eligible students can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan, plus a Maintenance Loan for living costs. Under Plan 5 you repay 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below that, and the balance is written off after 40 years.

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Where graduates go

80% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating. See the full breakdown in Careers & earnings above.

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Your entry chances

Use the UCAS points calculator above to see how your predicted grades compare with admitted students, and whether a contextual offer could apply.

Official-data snapshot

Averaging the official measures published for it, this course scores 7.7 out of 10: NSS 81.6% · in work or study 80% · continued 70%.

Who studies here and in this subject?

Provider- and UK subject-level context.

Richmond, The American International University in London

All students1,165
International87.1%
Aged 25+16.3%

Business and management across the UK

Students586,710
Aged 25+44.3%

HESA student record 2024/25. Counts are rounded.

Local crime-data context

A neutral snapshot around the published teaching location.

Around Chiswick Park

1,670 street-level reports returned within roughly one mile across 2026-04 to 2026-06.

Anti Social Behaviour 408Violent Crime 367Vehicle Crime 242Shoplifting 182Other Theft 141

Police.uk street-level API. Approximate locations, not confined to campus. England, Wales and Northern Ireland; not Scotland.

Is Business & Management right for you?

Tick what applies to you and see how good a fit it is.

International students

What applying to RAIUL from outside the UK involves: fees, English, visa, funding and living costs.

Tuition fees

International tuition is £17,500 / year for this course (from the provider’s fee page). You’re not eligible for UK Tuition Fee or Maintenance Loans, so plan for fees plus living costs upfront.

English language

Most UK undergraduate courses ask for around IELTS 6.0–6.5 (no band below 5.5–6.0), or an accepted equivalent. If you’re just short, most universities run a pre-sessional English course that counts towards the requirement.

Student visa

You’ll usually need a Student visa (Student Route). After you accept an offer the university issues a CAS; you then show funds for fees plus about £1,023–£1,334/month living costs and pay the Immigration Health Surcharge for NHS access.

Scholarships & funding

Many universities offer international/global scholarships (often £2,000–£6,000/yr), check RAIUL’s funding pages.

Living costs

Budget roughly £1,100–£1,400/month outside London and £1,400–£1,800/month in London for rent, food and travel; the figure also matters for your visa.

Working while you study

A Student visa usually allows up to 20 hours/week in term time and full-time in holidays, useful alongside study, though not something to rely on for fees.

Visa rules and fees change. Always confirm the current requirements with RAIUL and gov.uk before you apply.

Common questions

Entry is historically accessible, accepted students came in with a broad spread of qualifications. The most common tariff band among recent entrants was 128 - 143 UCAS points. Use the calculator on this page to see where your predicted grades would put you; many universities also make lower contextual offers.
Set by RAIUL. Most accepted students held A-levels or equivalent. Check the university's course page for the exact offer.
For Business & Management graduates from this provider, 80% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, 60% in highly skilled roles. (HESA Graduate Outcomes / LEO, via Discover Uni.)
The published home tuition is £9,250 per year for this course. If you normally live in England, eligible students can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan, plus a Maintenance Loan for living costs. Under Plan 5 you repay 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below that, and the balance is written off after 40 years. See Fees & funding on this page to work out your numbers.
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