Creative Entrepreneurship
- Level(s) of Study: Professional / Short course
- Start Date(s): 24 June 2024
- Duration: Monday to Friday 10 am – 4 pm, one week
- Study Mode(s): Short course
- Campus: City Campus
- Entry Requirements:
More information
Introduction:
Small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) account for 99.9% of the UK’s business population. They play an important role in the national economy. Many of these SMEs are creative micro-businesses specialising in design, craft and retail.
This intensive course responds to this by introducing entrepreneurship to designers and makers. It is aimed at innovative creatives who are seeking to launch their own business wishing to gain important industry insights and build upon their current skill set. It's aimed at anyone interested in graphic design, fashion design, textile design, product design, interior design, photography, accessories, jewellery and more.
Professionals, graduates as well as those from non-traditional education backgrounds will benefit. It will led be expert tutors and industry specialists who will impart their knowledge and help you plan your creative venture. The course will support you in:
- accessing the knowledge needed to launch a business
- developing your creative skills
- learning to innovate
- increasing your confidence in your ideas and ability
- bringing your business to market.
The course offers 5 university credits at a postgraduate level.
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You’ll be part of a design community in a lively, energised classroom environment (rather than online solo working); one that promotes discussion, collaboration and the constant swapping of ideas. -
In addition to the classroom time, you'll have a one-hour one-to-one session with a tutor after the course to help develop your ideas further. -
Benefit from learning with experienced tutors who have significant experience working in varied creative professions. -
On successful completion of the course you will receive a certificate of attendance and five credits at postgraduate level.
What you’ll study
The Future of Jobs Report 2023 indicates that the top skills of 2025 will include:
- innovation – responding to changing consumer habits
- originality
- problem-solving – and how small businesses can flex
- analytical thinking
- ideation.
This course will include of all these themes, and more. There will be exercises in:
- design thinking theory from Stanford University
- creating customer segments and customer personas
- implementing the business model canvas
- creating a minimum viable product
- testing and innovation
- primary and secondary research
- defining brand values and vision.
Within the classroom, you will brainstorm ideas as a group. The design of the course allows you to work with peers, pitch entrepreneurial ideas, and provide and receive feedback, thus allowing you to reflect, pivot and amend your plans. Building confidence in your business ideas and products is key.
It will provide the foundations for the incubation of new ideas in a ‘business sprint’ format, collaborating with other entrepreneurs during both the course and mentoring session.
- learn to build confidence in your entrepreneurial ideas, learn how to validate your products and services, and explore innovation and design thinking
- define your business strategy and purpose - your mission, vision and values, including stainable and ethical practices
- identify your audience via consumer profiles, target customers and market research, gaining clarity on your customers, USP and brand positioning
- create a business model and plan that includes financing, pricing and viability, and come away with actionable next steps to take your business to market.
Further information on what you'll study
After studying this course, you should be able to:
- demonstrate knowledge and understanding of entrepreneurship
- research innovative practices and sustainable opportunities
- formulate a viable business plan
- communicate clearly and efficiently your business idea
- show confidence in your entrepreneurship and innovation skills
- develop your core business skills and bring these to the market.
How you’re taught
The course combines entrepreneurial theory, innovation, and creative problem-solving through a series of lectures, seminars, and workshops with industry experts.
It will be delivered in person on Nottingham Trent University’s city campus.
There will be a final assessment based upon your business plan. You will receive a pass/fail mark. Written feedback from your tutors will identify strengths evident in your business proposition and ideas on what to focus on to improve your entrepreneurial skills.
You will receive 25 contact hours of quality tuition with your experienced tutors, plus there will be time outside of class to undertake research and reading. Information about this will be shared before the first session.
You will also receive a one-hour one-to-one mentoring session after the course to support your progression.
Careers and employability
The course is designed to prepare you to succeed in creating your own small business.
Campus and facilities
You will be based on the NTU City Campus.
You will receive an email one week before the course starts with joining instructions on where to go for the first day.
You’ll also have access to our library to use outside of your short course; whilst you can’t reserve or take away books, you are welcome to use them as a resource for research and referencing.
Entry requirements
Level: Professional
Entry requirements: No previous experience is required. You should have an idea of the business you which to grow in mind. This can be at the early stages or something more developed.
Getting in touch
If you need more help or information, get in touch through our enquiry form
Level: Professional
Entry requirements: No previous experience is required. You should have an idea of the business you which to grow in mind. This can be at the early stages or something more developed.
Fees and funding
The fee for this course is £875.
Payment is due at the time of booking - ask us if you'd prefer an invoice sent to your company.
A 10% early bird discount is available for anyone who pays their course fee before 26 April 2024.
Your course fees cover the cost of studies and include great benefits such as the use of our modern library and free use of the IT equipment and software on the campus during your course.
You can read the terms and conditions of booking here.
The fee for this course is £875.
Payment is due at the time of booking - ask us if you'd prefer an invoice sent to your company.
A 10% early bird discount is available for anyone who pays their course fee before 26 April 2024.
Your course fees cover the cost of studies and include great benefits such as the use of our modern library and free use of the IT equipment and software on the campus during your course.
You can read the terms and conditions of booking here.
How to apply
You can book your place via the NTU online store:
24 - 28 June 2024
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