Program Overview

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BSc (Hons) Business Enterprise and Innovation Management (Top-Up)

Overview

Our world is constantly being reshaped by the innovating entrepreneur, from cutting-edge technological advancements to life saving social innovations. Entrepreneurship and innovation are at the core of the 4th industrial revolution, and with the UK ranked 5th in the Global Innovation Index 2024, continuous innovation – both incremental and radical – is increasingly seen as essential to maintain competitive advantage and a prosperous economy.

As such studying these closely related subjects will give you a real insight into the way they are becoming increasingly critical to business and enterprise success. You will also be much better positioned to develop your own innovative ventures, either independently or in an existing organisation.

Key Facts

• Newcastle Business School is accredited by the prestigious Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). According to AACSB, “Approximately 6% of the world’s schools offering business degree education have achieved AACSB accreditation, demonstrating a commitment to high-quality, rigorous standards, innovation, and continuous process improvement. Read more about our ‘double’ AACSB Accreditation.
• Develop your skills required to set up and manage your own business or work within an SME across a range of sectors.
• Learn to use various IT tools such as Excel and SPSS.
• Flexible entry points at Level 5 and Level 6, depending on your previous qualifications.
• Continue your studies with our ‘MSc Business with’ masters programmes when you pass with a 2:2 or above and specialise in either Business Analytics, Entrepreneurship, Hospitality and Tourism Management, Human Resource Management, International Management, Financial Management or Marketing Management

About this Course

What will I study?

If you join us at Level 5 of your study, the programme will provide learning opportunities via an innovation-based consultancy project which will enable you to apply and validate your learning and skills in real world settings whilst also developing the skills of design led innovation, project management and analytics.

If you join us at level 6, you will be able to undertake an applied research project focused on enterprise and innovation to enable you to apply and validate your learning and skills further in real world contexts. You will develop crucial skills in design thinking and innovation whilst also understanding the importance of building an innovative culture through an organisation.

You will also learn how to implement strategy and sources of funding for entrepreneurial. You will also spend a significant amount of time developing your own personal competence as a learner, leader and entrepreneur.

How will I be taught and assessed?

• Lectures, interactive seminars and tutorials/workshops: 9 hours per week
• Independent study: 31 hours per week
• You will be assessed through coursework, essays, reports, presentations, portfolio and in-class tests.

Careers and Further Study

Examples of roles graduates could progress onto include:

• Innovation consultant
• Innovation manager
• Design engineer
• Product designer

If you pass with a minimum of a 2:2 and would like to continue your studies, you may be eligible to progress on to one of our postgraduate business degrees at the London Campus. These programmes include the opportunity for you to specialise in either:

• Business Analytics
• Entrepreneurship
• Hospitality and Tourism Management
• Human Resource Management
• International Management
• Financial Management or Marketing Management as part of your Business Masters

For those wanting to experience study in a different city, you may also be eligible to progress on to one of our Masters programmes at our main campus in Newcastle.

Entry Requirements

Academic & English Requirements

	Academic entry criteria	English language requirements
International Year One (Level 4)	Good High School Grades or equivalent	IELTS 5.5 with no element less than 5.5
Year Two (Level 5)	Level 4 qualification with a pass grade in a business and management-related field. Please note that applicants without formal qualifications yet with appropriate work experience are also encouraged to apply.	IELTS 6.0 with no element less than 5.5 (or approved equivalent)
Year Three (Level 6)	A HND/Foundation degree or equivalent.

International Entry Equivalencies

We accept a wide range of international qualifications. Please visit our entry requirements page for country-specific qualifications.

Modules

International Year One (Level 4)

Students with good high school grades (or equivalent), joining on Level 4 will study our International Year One.

Year Two (Level 5)

Students holding a Level 4 qualification in a business and management-related field, can directly join the programme on the Year Two (Level 5).

• Academic Skills and Employability
• Management Research and Analysis
• Organisational Improvement Through Change
• Enterprising Organisations
• Innovation Consultancy Project
• Innovation in Practice

Year Three (Level 6)

Students with HND merit standard or Foundation Degree in a related field can join the programme directly on Level 6 and top-up their qualification to an honours degree in one year.

• Academic Skills, Career and Leadership Development
• Design for Innovation
• Contemporary Business Enquiry
• Finance and Operations in Enterprise Context
• Leadership and Management in Practice
• Designing and Implementing SME Business Strategy

Fees and Finance

Tuition Fee 2024/25

• UK/Home students: £9,250 per annum
• International students: £19,750 per annum

Tuition Fee 2025/26

• UK/Home students: £9,535 per annum
• International students: £20,950 per annum

This course is eligible for student finance through Student Finance England (for eligible home students). For more information, please visit our dates & fees page.

Please note that your tuition fees do not include the cost of course books that you may choose to purchase, stationery, printing and photocopying, accommodation, living expenses, travel or any other extracurricular activities. As a Northumbria University London Campus student, you will have full access to our online digital library with over 400,000 e-books and 50,000 electronic journals.

The modules you will study do not require you to purchase additional textbooks although we recommend you allow an additional £250 for the duration of your studies should you choose to purchase any additional reading materials.

Scholarships and Bursaries

Depending on the country you are from, you may be eligible for a country bursary and/or scholarship when studying this undergraduate programme.

All of our scholarships and bursaries are automatically applied when we process your application and one of our team will be able to confirm your eligibility.

Payment Plans for Self-Funded Students

If you need support to spread the cost of your tuition, you may be eligible for our payment plan.

How to Apply

Once you’re ready to apply, if you are a UK or a Home student, you will need to apply via UCAS. If you are an international student, you can apply to us directly following the below instructions.

Supporting Documents

For us to assess your application in a timely manner, it is important that you provide us with the following documents:

• Fully completed application form
• Personal email address must be included on the application form
• Transcripts and/or certificates (including a certified translation if not English)
• Passport – copy of personal details page
• Proof of financial sponsorship if applicable
• Reference
• Confirmation of immigration history including copies of previous and current visas if applicable

You can check more information on how to apply here, including guidelines for the application forms.