BA (Hons) Business Enterprise Bachelor's degree at University College Birmingham

This module introduces you to an entrepreneur's thinking (mindset) and subsequent behaviour. The module will explore how these can be replicated by anyone in any field to support them in creating value and solving problems that are meaningful to them. There will be a focus on developing knowledge and understanding of enterprising and entrepreneurial activities and the ability to apply these in different contexts. Appreciating the similarities, differences and relationships between enterprise, in

Working successfully within teams and on projects will determine your career achievements and help achieve your business goals. This module will teach you to meet the challenges facing businesses today by focusing on the people perspective and enhancing your knowledge of leadership and management within current agile business environments.

For the past 40 years we have been living through a historically unprecedented period of technological revolution which has fundamentally changed the management and functionality of business operations and introduced an entirely new amalgamation of demands, opportunities and threats. We are now all 'digital natives' existing in a world where established rules and operational mechanics become outdated faster than at any time in human history. This module considers the process of innovation by whi

This module is an introduction to different branches of accounts, key financial terminology and financial statements that business owners and managers employ. You will construct, interpret and analyse data in order to assess the financial performance of a business or project. This analysis will further explore how financial data can be utilised to inform business decisions in a dynamic environment.

You will explore the types of research that are vital to businesses and how the findings of research shape practices, policies and the overall performance in dynamic business environments. Successful businesses engage in a range of research to shape their policies, plans and practices within a dynamic environment. Central to any business is the customer. Accordingly, market research provides insights on the wider marketplace, your competitors, changes in consumer demand and how your customers, a

This module is part of the series of Venture I, II and III which will be delivered over levels 4, 5 and 6 of the programme. It aims to give you the knowledge and understanding of the creative and business behaviours necessary for developing a product/service enterprise. Venture I focuses on exploring idea generation, opportunity identification and recognition and problem framing to enable the development of a range of business ideas for the potential development of a start-up business.

This module focuses on developing an understanding of own personality and social identity, ambition, motivation and goals, as well as understanding resilience, tolerance of ambiguity, risk and failure, exploring the concept of social capital and applying it to the individual. Developing personal effectiveness and knowing how to maintain personal presence in a collaborative setting will be key features of the module. Investigating the power of networking to develop powerful partnerships will be i

The aim of this module is to develop a practical understanding of the role of social enterprise. Social enterprises are more commonly referred to as the Third Sector which is a move away from the terms 'not-for-profit' no longer used by social enterprises. Indeed, social enterprises are very much for profit and the profit is a joint primary focus with social impact. There is a recognition of the need to generate profit to create the impact. First and foremost, social enterprises are set up for s

Given that brand reputation is now the biggest risk facing businesses today, this module offers an exploration of how digital brands are viewed, built, managed and measured to ensure firms' superiority and sustainability in profits. This module focuses on the development of industry-based knowledge and practical skills required to succeed in management. The importance of digital media will be analysed in the communication of brands to key stakeholders.

This module provides you with the key legal and regulatory requirements for the early stages of setting up and running a business. The initial decision will be on the legal structure of the business and as the business grows the entrepreneur needs to consider the implications for the legal structure and the responsibilities and duties of the personnel involved. You will learn about the practicalities of establishing the business, the administration of the business, compliance and regulatory issu

The module is a progression from the level 4 module Venture I – Idea Generation, focusing on determining the feasibility of one idea over another thereby progressing to concept development and testing. It focuses on the core processes of testing and prototyping and their critical role in the successful commercialisation of ideas. One will be selected for the development of an MVP or prototype and taken forward to the final year module Venture III – Creation and Launch.

This module focuses on the development of strategic priorities to deliver business at speed in an environment where digital technology has reshaped traditional revenue and business models. It features an exploration of innovation and digital technologies and their impact on organisations and how their application can inform organisational improvement and development. Critiquing innovation and digital technology's impact on data and knowledge management for analysing business decision-making will

An organisation has a variety of stakeholders and networks which need to be engaged with and managed either as a business owner, manager or an employee.