Business and Entrepreneurship
Business and entrepreneurship together form one of the most practically grounded combinations in higher education. Entrepreneurship is not simply about starting companies; it is about recognising opportunity, managing uncertainty, and building something of lasting value. This degree at Birmingham City University combines the analytical rigour of business study with the creative and risk-aware thinking that distinguishes founders and innovators from administrators.
You will study the core disciplines that underpin commercial life, including marketing, finance, strategy, operations, and organisational behaviour, while exploring how entrepreneurial ventures are conceived, funded, and grown. The programme develops your ability to evaluate markets critically, build a business case, and adapt plans when circumstances change. Alongside theoretical frameworks drawn from management science and economics, you will engage with real-world problems through practical projects and live briefs.
The course includes a sandwich placement year, giving you the opportunity to spend a substantial period working within a business or venture, which deepens your understanding of how organisations actually operate and accelerates your professional development. The work placement element allows you to apply classroom learning in a genuine commercial context and to build professional contacts before you graduate. The typical entry tariff is 120 UCAS points, and the programme is studied full time over three years.
Graduates from business and entrepreneurship programmes go on to a wide range of careers. Many launch their own ventures or join early-stage businesses in growth phases, while others enter corporate strategy, management consultancy, marketing, finance, or public sector leadership. The skills in critical thinking, planning, and persuasive communication that you develop transfer readily across sectors.
Further study options include postgraduate programmes in entrepreneurship, business administration, or specialist areas such as social enterprise, innovation management, or international business.