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Business Management and Entrepreneurship BA (Hons)

UCAS code: N292 (full-time), N293 (with placement)

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  • Level of study:
    Undergraduate
  • Typical offer:
    104 - 112 UCAS tariff points
  • Start date:
    September 2027
  • Duration:
    Three years full-time, four years with placement
  • Attendance:
    Full-time, Placement year
  • Course delivery:
    On-campus (City Campus)
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About this course

  • Top 20 in the UK for Business and Management (The Guardian University Guide 2026)

‘Entrepreneur’.

More than just a title, it’s a state of mind. A life goal. Whatever your ambitions might be — starting your own business, scaling up a current ‘side-hustle’, taking the reins of the family firm, or driving creativity at a big, established company — we’ve got you covered.

On this course, you’ll explore entrepreneurship from every angle. Enjoy genuine flexibility with a choice of specialist modules, the chance to complete an internship or year-long placement, the invitation to study on five different continents, and a host of hands-on consultancy projects with real businesses.

Entrepreneurs see the world differently. They’re visionaries. They crave independence. If you’re considering one of the UK’s fastest-growing entrepreneurship courses, then you’ve already got that spark inside you — the mindset, the skillset, and the passion. We’ll nurture those qualities, teaching you how to turn ideas into action.

Entrepreneurship is a journey. That journey starts here, at NTU.

  • Complete a paid placement

    Our students have secured experience with big multinationals, and local SMEs.

  • Our students get great jobs

    We’ve been ranked 1st in the UK for employability (Uni Compare 2025).

  • Study in the heart of Nottingham

    One of the UK's top 10 student cities (QS Best Student Cities 2026).

  • Flexible learning

    Blend projects, internships and international study for a truly unique learning experience.

What’s the difference between being ‘enterprising’ and ‘entrepreneurial’? What are the toughest challenges to starting up, and the biggest barriers to scaling up? How can you turn creative potential into attention-grabbing products and services, and develop the problem-solving, decision-making and risk-taking skills to become a true business visionary?

Entrepreneurs are doers, and this course is all about doing; working with companies of every shape and size, you’ll get the hands-on opportunities to explore, practise and perfect your business skills. Unlike other university courses, we span the whole spectrum of entrepreneurship — everything from launching your own business, to growing an existing one, to leading change from inside a large organisation (‘corporate entrepreneurship’, or intrapreneurship).

On our business management and entrepreneurship course, you’ll:

  • get to grips with the essentials of business leadership — from accounting and finance, cashflow and profit, budgeting and break-even analysis, to holistic management strategies
  • learn how companies achieve a competitive advantage with the vision, values and goals to stand out in crowded markets — and how clever marketing helps them to reach their target customers
  • explore the importance of creativity in business, as well as the main challenges to innovation and growth — from social and cultural factors to the big-picture impact of economic and political changes
  • work with real companies in the area of business management and entrepreneurship that matters most to you — choose a 60-credit project in starting up, scaling up, or ‘intrapreneurship’ (leading change from inside an organisation)
  • have the chance in Year Two to complete a half-year entrepreneurship project, as you develop the hands-on practical skills to start or scale-up a business, in partnership with NTU Enterprise
  • examine the new digital horizons of management and entrepreneurship — from big data to the growing influence of AI
  • explore the social, ethical and environmental factors that today’s entrepreneurs need to be aware of — apply that knowledge for real by completing a business-facing Innovation Capability Assessment, and an optional emissions-focused sustainability project
  • keep a close eye on your own personal and professional development — we’ll challenge your attitude to business, broaden your horizons, grow your key strengths, and show you what you’re truly capable of.

Study business in a globally recognised business school

You’ll study this course at Nottingham Business School – part of the 1% of business schools worldwide to hold the Triple Crown of accreditation from EQUIS, AMBA and AACSB. For you, this means high-quality teaching, relevant course content and a degree that employers recognise and respect.

We’re also recognised by the United Nations as a PRME Champion, which means ethics, responsibility and sustainability are built into your learning from day one. That approach shapes how business is taught here, helping you develop the skills and judgement you’ll need to make confident, responsible decisions as you start your career.

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Module information

Here’s a breakdown of what you’ll be studying throughout the course:

We regularly review our course content based on student and employer feedback to ensure they remain current and relevant. This may result in changes to module content or availability in future years. Optional modules will only run where there is sufficient demand. This will be determined on a case-by-case basis to protect the academic and student experience.

Student experience

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    Sanaa Aalia

    “There are many opportunities available whether that be from a personal level, professional level and/or just an academic level.”

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  • Ginika Almona

    Ginika Almona

    “The staff's dedication to every student's growth and success is remarkable. They are like cheerleaders for our success, who willingly offer their support in whatever way they can.”

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How you're taught

NTU is TEF ‘Gold’-rated for teaching and learning. One of our biggest assets is our team of lecturers and researchers — people who’ve walked the same entrepreneurial path, and who are here to share the secrets of independent, creative, successful business.

It’s the breadth of opportunities that defines this entrepreneurship course — the range of options, and the invitation to combine them all and create your own unique learning experience. Entrepreneurs bring business ideas to life, and that requires confidence; we’re here to make sure that confidence keeps on building through great experiences, exciting opportunities, and award-winning support. As well as learning through lectures, seminars, presentations and roleplaying, you’ll have the chance to:

  • Work directly with companies — complete an internship in the second half of your second year, or a year-long placement in your third year of the sandwich route. SMEs are hungry for student and graduate talent: if you’re looking to launch or expand your own company, placements provide unparalleled insights into the opportunities, challenges and realities of modern business. You could even use your placement year to work on your own business idea!
  • Study or work abroad, either in the second half of your second year (on the full-time programme) or for an extended half- or full-year trip in your third year (on the sandwich route). With partner universities spread across five continents, it’s a great opportunity.
  • Network and collaborate. We’re a passionate, community-focused course. From NBS’ Entrepreneurship Hub to the mentoring expertise at the Dryden Enterprise Centre, to our ‘Conversation With…’ panel events, we’re here to help you make connections and start conversations. You’ll thrive off the entrepreneurial energy of your coursemates and tutors, the visiting business leaders, and our worldwide network of successful graduates.
  • Experience the real-world of business and entrepreneurship. Whether it’s the second- year Entrepreneurship project, the dedicated Sustainability Project, or your own final-year Research Project, you’ll be investigating real challenges facing real companies, and doing it in real time.

How you're assessed

People learn in different ways, and we want each one of our students to have the best possible chance of success. Our diverse range of assessment methods includes group poster presentations, work with external companies, business reports, consultancy and research projects, and much, much more. Your overall profile of assessments depends on the optional modules you choose throughout your business management and entrepreneurship course — but we don’t require you to complete any closed-book, on-campus exams.

Contact hours

For each 20-credit module, you’ll spend about 200 hours learning overall. Around 40 of those hours will be taught in lectures or seminars. The rest of the time is for independent study, reading, research, or working on assignments.

Who will teach you?

  • Debbie Clarke

    Debbie Clarke

    Senior Lecturer

    Debbie Clarke is an entrepreneur and business coach with over 15 years’ experience starting and growing businesses. Debbie brings real-world insight, industry connections and practical strategy into everything she teaches.

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  • Sarah Gibbons

    Senior Lecturer

    Sarah is an experienced academic working across the undergraduate programme. She specialises in employability, work-based learning, personal development and study skills.

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  • Dr Yan Wang

    Yan Wang

    Senior Lecturer

    Dr Yan Wang is a Senior Lecturer in Entrepreneurship & Innovation in the Department of Management at Nottingham Trent University, where she also serves as the Assistant Course Leader for the BA (Hons) Business Management and Entrepreneurship program.

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  • Peter Akanko

    Peter Akanko

    Senior Lecturer

    With a background in entrepreneurship and innovation, Peter is a Lecturer in Personal and Academic Development for undergraduate programmes.

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Entry requirements

UK students

Standard offer: 112 UCAS Tariff points from up to four qualifications.

Contextual offer: 104 UCAS Tariff points from up to four qualifications.

To find out what qualifications have tariff points, please use our tariff calculator.

International students

Academic entry requirements: 112 UCAS Tariff points from up to four qualifications. We accept equivalent qualifications from all over the world. Please check your international entry requirements by country.

English language requirements: See our English language requirements page for requirements for your subject and information on alternative tests and Pre-sessional English.

Policies

We strive to make our admissions procedures as fair and clear as possible. To find out more about how we make offers, visit our admissions policies page.

Fees and funding

UK students

- see the fees for this course, as well as information about funding and support.
Fees for the 2027/28 academic year are yet to be agreed but, as a guide, the fees for 2026/27 are below:

£9,790 per year

If you choose to do a placement year, you'll pay a reduced fee for that year of £1,905.

Find out about the extra support we may be able to provide to help pay for uni, including NTU bursaries and scholarships.

You will need to pay tuition fees for each year that you are at university. The tuition fees, including the placement year and study abroad options are subject to government policy and may change in future years of study.

Preparing for the financial side of student life is important, but we don’t want you to feel anxious or confused about it. Visit our fees and funding pages if you have any concerns.

International students

- see the fees for this course, as well as payment advice and scholarships.
Fees for the 2027/28 academic year are yet to be agreed but, as a guide, the fees for 2026/27 are below:
  • £18,700 per year
  • If you choose to do a placement year, you'll pay a reduced fee for that year of £1,905

You will need to pay tuition fees for each year that you are at university. The tuition fees might increase from the second year of your undergraduate course, in line with inflation and as specified by the UK government.

Scholarships

We offer international scholarships of up to 50% of your tuition fee. You can apply for a scholarship when you have an offer to study at NTU.

Living costs

See our advice on managing your money and the cost of living as an international student in Nottingham.

Paying fees

As an international student, you'll need to make an advance payment as part of your offer conditions. You'll then need to pay your tuition fees in full, or have an agreement to pay in two further instalments, in order to enrol on the course.

Find out how and when to pay your fees, including information about your advance payment, instalment dates and how to make payments securely to the University.

Enquiries

If you have any queries relating to advance payments or arrangements to pay, please contact our friendly and experienced international enquiries team.

Additional costs

Your course fees cover the cost of studies and include loads of great benefits, such as the use of our library, support from our expert Employability team and free use of the IT equipment across our campuses. There are just a few additional things you may need to budget for:

Textbooks and library books

Your modules will point you to key textbooks and recommended reading. Many are available online, and in our libraries, but some students choose to buy their own copies. You’ll receive resource lists showing where to access eBooks, digital resources and physical copies. Our friendly Library team is always on hand to help you find what you need.

Printing and photocopying costs

The University allocates an annual printing and copying allowance of £20 depending on the course you are studying. For more details about costs for additional print and copying required over and above the annual allowance please see the printing and photocopying information on the Library website.

Placements

If you're undertaking a placement year, you'll need to budget for accommodation and any travel costs you may incur whilst on placement. Many of our placement students do earn a salary whilst on placement which can help to cover these living costs.

Year abroad

If you choose to study abroad for a year, you may need to consider additional costs such as visas, vaccinations, accommodation and travel expenses.

Fees and funding advice

For more advice and guidance, phone the Student Money Team on +44 (0)115 848 2494.

Cost of living information and support

Managing your money can help you make the most of life at NTU. Here's how we can support you, and now you can make your funding go further.

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Careers and employability

Our graduates get great jobs

Strong entrepreneurial skills have a home in every area of business, whether that’s the public, private or non-profit sectors, social or commercial enterprises, the smallest independent companies, or the largest multinationals. As a degree focused on every angle of enterprise, our BA (Hons) Business Management and Entrepreneurship course has also inspired self-employment for generations of students.

In the world of corporate entrepreneurship, our students are employed by organisations like NEC, Vodafone, House of Fraser and Transport for London. Over the years, they’ve progressed into senior roles such as Managing Director, Project Manager, Senior Consultant, Business Development Executive, Vice-President of Services, and many more.

Business management and entrepreneurship — a versatile, desirable degree

‘To be employed is a risk; to be employable is to feel safe.’

We’ve designed your business management and entrepreneurship course with this motto in mind. It’s a degree that opens doors in every corridor of business: you’ll graduate with a host of entrepreneur-specific skills, but also a rounded (and highly transferable) education in business management. For today’s employers, that’s the perfect package.

Be more than just a one-dimensional business student — with real-world experience of new and growing enterprises, proven critical-thinking and problem-solving skills, and hands-on success in a range of entrepreneurial projects, placements and industry competitions, be the candidate who’s got everything to offer.

Personalisation at NBS — what it means for you

NBS is a community of over 8,500 learners, drawn from countries, cultures and academic backgrounds all around the world. We’re big in every sense — from our industry reputation to our global community of ambitious students and successful graduates, to the sheer range of opportunities we provide. Study with NBS, and you’ll benefit from our partnerships with universities and businesses on every continent.

We’re proud to provide our learners with a very personal experience. Each student’s experience is uniquely theirs, built around their own specific needs, interests, and ambitions. It’ll be the same for you: whether choosing your own specialist modules or picking your preferred means of hands-on, experiential learning, we’re here to help you gather the skills, knowledge and experience to gain that vital competitive edge. Your future and employability comes first, and everything you’ll experience at NBS has a purpose — from industry networking events and prestigious guest speakers to the personal and professional development modules that’ll support each step of your university journey. Book onto an NTU open day to find out more.

The NBS Graduate Series - your journey from student to professional

The NBS Graduate Series is our three-year development programme that runs alongside your degree, designed to help you grow from student to graduate professional. Through a mix of mindset-building activities, real-world skill development, career exploration, networking and personal branding, you’ll build the confidence, clarity and practical tools you need to step into your future with purpose.

  • Employability Promise

    Personalised support, one-on-one coaching and industry-specific advice – it’s all part of our Employability Promise. And it doesn’t end when you leave NTU – you’ll have access to all our careers services for three years after you graduate (conditions apply).

  • Your graduate salary

    Recent graduates from this course are typically earning £26,000 within 15 months after leaving NTU. And don’t forget, our Employability team can help you to progress into your first graduate role with CV and interview support, jobs fairs, and more.

  • Graduate employers

    Graduates from this course have successful careers in organisations such as:

    • Capital One Bank
    • Natwest
    • Amazon
    • Marstons
    • Tesco
    • Fujitsu
    • PwC

  • Our graduates are…

    Graduates from this course now work in a wide range of roles such as:

    • Business Development Executive
    • Analyst
    • Area Manager
    • Communications Manager
    • Data Analyst
    • Accounts Executive
    • Banker

  • Assessed work-like experience

    We’ve embedded at least eight weeks of assessed work-like experience into all of our courses. This gives you the opportunity to apply your learning in real-world scenarios, build your confidence, and develop the experience employers are looking for.

  • NTU Enterprise

    If you’re a budding entrepreneur, NTU Student Enterprise can help you to develop your ideas and innovations and turn them into a reality. We also offer training, mentoring, workshops, financial advice and more to develop your business skills.

Where your degree could take you

Discover how our students and alumni used their Business and Management degree to further their careers. Take a look at our other profiles and explore the possibilities awaiting you.

  • Emily Knowles

    How Emily helped raise £40,000 for charities on placement

    Emily Knowles

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  • Tom Wright

    How Tom honed data analytics skills during a placement

    Student profile of Tom Wright, BA (Hons) Business Management and Entrepreneurship student.

    View Tom Wright's profile

Campus and facilities

You’ll be studying in NTU’s iconic Newton building — home to a community of 8,500 business students, over 350 academic experts, and an army of ambassadors, mentors, graduates and guest speakers. This is where successes are shared, business tips are traded, and new networks and enterprises are forged. Enjoy a stylish range of classrooms, lecture theatres and social spaces; our index-linked Business Lab, which gives you real-time access to the global markets; our newest addition, the Entrepreneurship Hub; and across from Newton, the Dryden Enterprise Centre. As an aspiring business entrepreneur, it’s the only place to be.

NTU’s City Campus has everything you’ll need to keep occupied between lectures. As well as the Boots Library and its beautiful roof garden, there’s our superb Students’ Union building and two-storey, 100-station gym; a whole host of cafés, bars, restaurants and food outlets; our much-loved Global Lounge; performance and rehearsal spaces for musicians; and so much more!

If that’s not enough, just take a few steps off campus, and you’ll find yourself in the beating heart of Nottingham — one of the UK’s top 10 student cities, and one of the top 25 in all of Europe. It’s a city stuffed with history, culture, and well-kept secrets to discover at your leisure: enjoy lush green spaces, galleries, hidden cinemas and vintage shopping by day, and an acclaimed food, drink and social scene by night.

Applying

UK students

Ready to join us? Then apply as soon as you can. Just click the Apply button and follow the instructions for applying. Make sure you check the entry requirements above carefully before you do.

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International students

You can apply for this course through UCAS. If you are not applying to any other UK universities, you can apply directly to us on our NTU applicant portal.

Please read our application guidance before you start your application.

We advise you to prepare and apply as early as you can as Student visa processing time can vary.

We'll send you important emails throughout the application process. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam mail folder.

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Personal statement guidance

You’ll submit a personal statement with your UCAS application – here are our tips on what to include and how to structure your personal statement.

Application support

If you have any questions about applying, get in touch through our online form or call us on 44 (0)115 848 4200.

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