Business Management and Entrepreneurship

University of Derby

Undergraduate BA (Hons) Full-time 3 Years Business and management studiesEvents management

Business Management and Entrepreneurship BA (Hons) is an undergraduate degree at University of Derby, based in Derby, taught full-time over 3 years. Graduates earn £26,000 on average 15 months after finishing. Typical A-level entry is CCC.

A-Level Entry

CCC

Typical offer · UCAS

UCAS Points

96 points

Typical offer · UCAS

Avg. Graduate Salary

£26,000

15 months after graduation · HESA via Discover Uni

About this course

BA (Hons) Business Management and Entrepreneurship

Seize the initiative on an exciting degree linking business management with enterprise. The BA (Hons) Business Management and Entrepreneurship builds your creativity, flexibility, innovation and problem-solving skills so you can generate great business ideas and make them happen.

Why choose this course?

You will learn how to scan the business horizon, identify opportunities and progress viable commercial ideas. To enhance your business credentials further still, you will achieve a highly respected Chartered Management Institute (CMI) Level 5 Diploma alongside your degree.

Is this course for you?

BA (Hons) Business Management and Entrepreneurship is a smart move whether you want a platform for a business start-up or are keen to impress employers with your entrepreneurial mind-set.

How you will learn

Through specialist modules, employer-led projects, case studies and simulations, you will assess the potential of business opportunities and solve problems to create better products and services. In your final year, you will undertake one of the most important parts of the course: the Business Consultancy Project. After learning the project management and research skills that are essential to any business professional, you will then apply these to solve a real problem for a business. This is a fantastic opportunity to put to use all your newly-acquired knowledge and skills and prove what you can do. Not only will you gain valuable experience, but you will also become much more confident in your abilities.

Opportunities and experiences

You could spend a year on placement or undertake summer internships. You will also have the opportunity to gain professional advice from an external CMI mentor and can draw inspiration from our wide-ranging business contacts, including our thriving Network of Entrepreneurs.

Work placements and internships
We'll encourage and support you to take work placements and internships. In between your second and third year, you can take an optional placement year or a summer internship. This is a valuable opportunity to gain experience and develop your practical skills, network and build your professional profile.

Careers and employability

BA (Hons) Business Management and Entrepreneurship prepares you for a rewarding career wherever people with ideas, drive and creativity are valued. It also stands you in good stead if you want to launch a business, develop a social enterprise or go self-employed. We offer comprehensive services to aspiring entrepreneurs, including incubation units.

Did you know? We also offer this course:

- With a Foundation Year

Entry Requirements

A-Level Grades CCC
UCAS Tariff Points 96 points
BTEC MMM

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Course Details

Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
2025

2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ

Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Derby
Scheme
Undergraduate
Subjects
Business and management studies, Events management
Avg. Graduate Salary
£26,000