CertHE Business Entrepreneurship and Innovation

De Montfort University

OverviewBuilding enterprise is seen as one of the most effective ways to realize individual promise and spur the economy. Entrepreneurial minds are constantly refining ways to produce and deliver goods and services, develop new products and services, or indeed create new industries. Preliminary research shows how vital entrepreneurial thinking is to this process, driving our national prosperity.Whether you want to launch your own business or change an existing organisation, this programme immerses you in the world of creative business thinking. You will develop your entrepreneurial and creative skills and apply them to real-world situations.Taught by lecturers with industry experience, this course will hone your key competences as you study core topics that cut across business and entrepreneurial practice. Innovative modules will teach you relevant knowledge and equip you with practical skills.This qualification, awarded by De Montfort University, offers one year of study to achieve a Certificate in Higher Education with the option to top up to an undergraduate degree in Business Entrepreneurship and Innovation. A top up to a BA degree requires an additional two years of full time study at De Montfort University.Key featuresStudy a stimulating, challenging and interesting programme, designed to arm you with vital skills and competencies in preparation for business and or life at university.Create a feasible and compelling solution to a new business venture within a specific market.Benefit from the expertise of our lecturers, many of whom have worked in business and bring real-world experience into the classroom.Guest lectures from business experts add real value to your experiential learning.Benefit from block teaching, where most students study one subject at a time. A simple timetable will allow you to really engage with your learning, receive regular feedback and assessments, get to know your course mates and enjoy a better study-life balance.Graduate careersThe CertHE qualification is recognised to provide students with the knowledge and skills needed for business and employment is a variety of business posts. You may also choose to continue your studies on the BA Entrepreneurship and Innovation degree at De Montfort University.Link to the careers team Employability at DMURecent graduates have gone onto roles such as Business Analyst at Capita, Supply Manager at Cummins, General Management Graduate at Network Rail and Business Process and Design Analyst at Vodafone.