Business Entrepreneurship
UCAS Code: N102
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Entry requirements
A level
Typical offer: AAB If you are taking an EPQ in addition to 3 A levels, you will receive the following offer in addition to the standard A-level offer: ABB to include grade A in the EPQ Contextual offer: ABB We are committed to ensuring that all students with the potential to succeed, regardless of their background, are encouraged to apply to study with us. The additional information gained through contextual data allows us to recognise a student’s potential to succeed in the context of their background and experience. Offers typically exclude General Studies The below subjects are considered as restricted. This means that we can accept one subject from the following list if combined with other academic subjects: Applied subjects Art: including Design, Fine Art, Photography, Textiles Communication Studies Communication and Culture Creative Media Creative Writing Critical Thinking Dance Drama Film Studies Health & Social Care Home Economics Hospitality and Supervision ICT/IT Leisure Studies Media Studies Music Technology Outdoor Education PE Performing Arts Public Services Sports Studies/Science Theatre Studies Travel & Tourism World Development Please note: Computing, Computer Studies, Product Design and Applied Business (single and double awards) are not considered to be restricted subjects
Access to HE Diploma
60 credits with a minimum of 45 credits at Level 3, of which 39 must be at Distinction and 6 credits at Merit Offers typically exclude Social Care/Healthcare pathways
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
D3, D3, M2 in three Principal subjects Cambridge Pre-U's can be used in combination with other qualifications such as A Levels to achieve the equivalent of the typical offer
Extended Project
The University of Southampton values the Extended Project Qualification. Applicants taking the EPQ in addition to three A Levels may also be made an alternative offer one grade below the standard offer, conditional on an A grade in the EPQ.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Applicants must hold GCSE English language (or GCSE English) (minimum grade 4/C) and mathematics (minimum grade 6/B)
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Typical offer: Pass, with 34 points overall with 17 points at Higher Level International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme (IBCP): Offers will be made on the individual Diploma Course subject(s) and the career-related study qualification. The CP core will not form part of the offer. Where there is a subject pre-requisite(s), applicants will be required to study the subject(s) at Higher Level in the Diploma course subject and/or take a specified unit in the career-related study qualification. Applicants may also be asked to achieve a specific grade in those elements. Please see the University of Southampton International Baccalaureate Career-Related Programme (IBCP) Statement for further information. Applicants are advised to contact their Faculty Admissions Office for more information.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
All applicants would be required to have achieved a grade of O4 in Mathematics and English, the equivalent of GCSE Grade C/ Grade 4.
OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma
OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma in Business is accepted if combined with one suitable A level with grade A. If your OCR is not in Business, we strongly suggest you contact us before applying.
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
If you are studying an OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma in Business then this is accepted and we strongly suggest you contact us before applying if you are studying a different subject.
OCR Cambridge Technical Foundation Diploma
OCR Cambridge Technical Foundation Diploma in Business is accepted if combined with one suitable A level with grade A. If you are studying another subject in the OCR Cambridge Technical Foundation Diploma then we strongly suggest you contact us before applying to see if this is subject is accepted.
OCR Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma
Disctinction from an OCR Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma combined with grade A's at A levels: D + AA or DD + A or DDD but care must be taken with subjects and restricted subjects which are Art & Design/Media/Performing Arts/Health & Social Care/IT/Sport/Digital Media/Laboratory Skills. As per our A level restricted subjects, we can only accept one restricted subject.
OCR Cambridge Technical Subsidiary Diploma
DD plus one A level grade A OR if studying two Cambridge Technical Subsidiary Diplomas you will need DD in both of the Diplomas OCR Cambridge Technical Subsidiary Diploma in Business is accepted when combined with a suitable A level. If you are studying another subject in the OCR Cambridge Technical Foundation Diploma then we strongly suggest you contact us to see if this subject is accepted.
Pearson BTEC Diploma (QCF)
DD in the Business BTEC Diploma plus A grade from one A-level
Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF)
DDD in the Business BTEC Extended Diploma
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DD in the Business BTEC National Diploma plus A from one A-level
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
D in the BTEC National Extended Certificate plus AA from two A levels
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDD in the Business BTEC National Extended Diploma
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Accepted with Distinction if combined with two A levels with grades of AB. If the BTEC National Foundation Diploma is in Business, this is accepted but we strongly advise you to contact us directly before applying if you are studying another subject.
Pearson BTEC Subsidiary Diploma (QCF)
D in the BTEC Subsidiary Diploma plus AA from two A levels
Offers will be based on exams being taken at the end of S6. Subjects taken and qualifications achieved in S5 will be reviewed. Careful consideration will be given to an individual’s academic achievement, taking in to account the context and circumstances of their pre-university education. Please see the University of Southampton’s Curriculum for Excellence Scotland Statement for further information. Applicants are advised to contact their Faculty Admissions Office for more information.
Offers will be made on the individual Diploma Course subject(s) and the career-related study qualification. The CP core will not form part of the offer. Where there is a subject pre-requisite(s), applicants will be required to study the subject(s) at Higher Level in the Diploma course subject and/or take a specified unit in the career-related study qualification. Applicants may also be asked to achieve a specific grade in those elements. Please see the University of Southampton International Baccalaureate Career-Related Programme (IBCP) Statement for further information. Applicants are advised to contact their Faculty Admissions Office for more information. Where A levels requirements are specified in specific subjects, applicants would be expected to offer these at Advanced Higher Level (or in some case Higher Level). GCSE – Grade C/ Grade 4 Standard Grade – Grade 3 National 5 – Grade C
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)
Typical offer: AA from two A levels and B from the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate Skills Challenge Certificate
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About this course
This degree is ideal if your ambition is to start your own business or bring entrepreneurial thinking to an established organisation. The Business Entrepreneurship programme encompasses the comprehensive education of our Business Management course, combined with a specialist focus on entrepreneurship and its wider This degree is ideal if your ambition is to start your own business or bring entrepreneurial thinking to an established organisation. The Business Entrepreneurship course encompasses the comprehensive education of our Business Management course, combined with a specialist focus on entrepreneurship and its wider role in the economy and society. You will also learn essential practical skills such as business planning and pitching. The course is informed by the expertise of our research-focused academics, who are at the forefront of a number of enterprise-related fields. In addition, you’ll benefit from their strong links with international companies and with Southampton’s vibrant entrepreneurial business community. This will give you the chance to visit innovative enterprises and gain insights from experienced entrepreneurs.
Modules
Typical core modules include: Foundations of Business Analytics; Management Analysis; Ideas that Shaped the Busienss World: Government and Society; Introduction to Management; Financial Accounting; Management Accounting; Ideas that Shaped the Business World: Markets and Consumers; Technologies that Shaped the Business World: Digital Age; Key Skills for Business; Entrepreneurial Management; Organisational Effectivness; Digital Business Models; Digital Marketing; Business Research; Innovation, Technology and the Environment; International Entrepreneurship; Managing Innovation; Managing high-growth businesses; New Venture Development.
Typical optional modules include: Operations Management; Making Successful Decisions; Philosophy of Management and Organisations; Strategic Management; Technological Innovation; Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainable Business; Digital Marketing: Engaging with the customer; Project Management; Strategic Operations Management.
Assessment methods
Most modules comprise a combination of lectures, seminars and independent study. You may also have sessions in our computer labs. You’ll learn through small-group activities such as the discussion of case studies, problem-solving exercises and hands-on training in management techniques, as well as industry guest lectures. There is also a field trip to a business in year one, on which you will be able to talk to managers about operations and strategy.
The development of transferable skills is embedded into our programmes. You’ll gain valuable skills, such as team working, communication and time management, which are essential for your CV.
Assessment methods vary, but may include exams, individual and group assignments, multiple-choice tests and your dissertation.
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