Business Management with Entrepreneurship

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

A-Level Entry

BBC

UCAS Points

112 points

Avg. Graduate Salary

£25,000

About this course

Designed for aspiring entrepreneurs, you will gain the skills to launch your own business or drive innovation within existing companies. Unleash your creativity and learn to spot opportunities, develop creative business solutions, and manage new ventures. With hands-on projects, networking with successful entrepreneurs, and real-world experience, you’ll be prepared to confidently navigate today’s fast-paced business landscape.

Why choose this course?

  • Develop a practical understanding of starting a business, from creating a business plan to securing funding

  • Gain a competitive edge with our Professional and Academic Development Programme

  • Option to spend a year working in industry, or undertake an entrepreneurship year

  • Opportunities to study abroad

  • Study alongside innovative companies based in Keele Business School

    Our Business Management with Entrepreneurship programme is for ambitious entrepreneurs who want to create their own ventures, or bring innovation to existing organisations. The curriculum merges fundamental business management principles with entrepreneurship-specific modules, equipping students with the tools to identify opportunities, develop creative business solutions, and manage new ventures successfully.

    You will study specialised modules on creativity, innovation, business planning, and venture creation, along with vital entrepreneurial skills like pitching, networking, and negotiation. You will gain both theoretical knowledge and hands-on experience through real-world projects, networking with successful entrepreneurs, and understanding the entrepreneurial landscape.

    Graduates from this programme will be well-prepared to launch startups, work in business development, consult on innovation, or take leadership roles in venture capital firms, incubators, and accelerators. Whether launching your own startup or consulting on innovation, this programme will develop the confidence and skill to thrive in today’s fast-evolving business world.

    About Keele

    Keele University was established in 1949 by the former Vice-Chancellor of Oxford University. Founded to meet the needs of a changing world, Keele has always had a pioneering vision to be a different kind of university.

    We excel in both teaching and research, with some of the most satisfied students in England, and research that is changing lives for the better at a regional, national and global level.

    Our beautiful 600-acre campus is one of the biggest in Britain – but all the most important services and facilities are on your doorstep, with accommodation, teaching spaces, facilities including a medical centre, sports centre and pharmacy, and a range of shops, eateries and entertainment venues – including the Students’ Union – clustered around the centre.

  • Entry Requirements

    A-Level Grades BBC
    UCAS Tariff Points 112 points
    BTEC DMM

    Study Options

    This course is available in 3 study options:

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 3 Years

    Qualification: BA (Hons)

    Location: Keele

    Avg. Salary: £25,000

    Sandwich with time abroad

    Duration: 4 Years

    Qualification: BA (Hons)

    Location: Keele

    Avg. Salary: £25,000

    Sandwich including industrial placement

    Duration: 4 Years

    Qualification: BA (Hons)

    Location: Keele

    Avg. Salary: £25,000

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    2431 Management consultants and business analysts
    1132 Marketing, sales and advertising directors
    1150 Managers and directors in retail and wholesale
    1139 Functional managers and directors
    7220 Customer service supervisors
    2434 Business and related research professionals

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    3 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Keele
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Business and management studies, Events management
    Avg. Graduate Salary
    £25,000