Short Description

Develop a critical understanding of different schools of entrepreneurial thought and the importance of entrepreneurship in turning an invention or process into a solid business proposition. You’ll acquire key skills in business and operational planning and gain a systematic understanding of key business risk. You will develop key skills in the development of a business idea from initial concept to business plan.

You’ll learn to:

  • Identify and analyse market opportunities
  • Develop business strategies to take advantage of opportunities
  • Critically consider key operational issues
  • Investigate alternative funding and financial strategies
  • Identify and address key intellectual property, legal, social, ethical and professional issues
  • Locate and use entrepreneurial resources
  • Develop a business plan