BSc (Hons) Business Management (Innovation and Entrepreneurship)

Key Facts

Awarded By

Duration

Three Years

Location

Colombo / Kandy

Overview

Innovation and enterprise lie at the heart of todays successful businesses. In a world characterised by volatility, complexity and uncertainty, leaders must know how to improvise through innovation. The BA (Hons) Business Innovation and Entrepreneurship will develop students’ ability to think flexibly and creatively, and they will graduate with the entrepreneurial mindset required to succeed and thrive in dynamic business environments. The programme’s emphasis on ethical business models, organisational culture, and sustainability will position students to create long-lasting value for their organisations and they will learn the practical skills needed to venture out on their own. Through this degree, students will study the full spectrum of contemporary business innovation and entrepreneurship.

On successful completion of the BSc (Hons) Business Management (Innovation and Entrepreneurship), students will be awarded with a Staffordshire University degree

Teaching & Learning

The themes of (1) digital skills, (2) entrepreneurship and intrapreneurship, (3) society, ethics and commmunity, (4) sustainability and climate change, and (5) research methods and inquiry are embedded throughout the curriculum.

There is a focus on employability throughout the three awards. The common modules in the first year cover careers talks, visits and guest speakers from industry along with the opportunity for students to take up a role within the team on live projects throughout their course. In the second year, students will develop their reflective practise when they are assessed on their employability skills that complement the business skills they have developed. In the final year, students will apply their skills whilst researching a topic in a ‘consultancy’ based module. Students will also have the opportunity to explore the development of their own business.

Throughout the course, assessments are usually case study based simulations or linked to real-life business challenges. There are numerous additional learning opportunities embedded into the curriculum which involve practical work and industry collaboration. For example, students will undertake a feasibility study and identify the potential for a new social enterprise by developing an entrepreneurial solution to address the social issue which has been identified. Students will also have the opportunity for consultancy work for a real-life organisation by working alongside the latter to identify and resolve an issue faced by the business.

Modules

Year 1

The Future of Work
Global Challenges and Opportunities
Data and Decision Making
Risk and Reward
Balance of Power
Social Enterprise

Year 2

An Entrepreneurial Mindset
Entrepreneurship and Culture
Enterprise in Practice
Entrepreneurial Finance
Business Creativity and Innovation
Sustainable Business Development

Year 3

Innovative Change Management
Entrepreneurial Strategy
Consultancy Project or New Venture Creation
**Optional Module
**Optional Module

Optional Modules in Year 3: Leadership Strategy & Social Impact, Corporate Reputation, Work Placement, AI & Big Data, Psychology for Business

Admission Requirements

The minimum qualifications required for admission on the standard route are:
A. GCE Advanced Level

Sri Lankan: 3 passes or
London, Cambridge or Edexcel : 3 D passes or
Any combination totaling to 12 points from the following tariff scheme:

GCE Advanced Level Grade
(Sri Lankan/London/Cambridge/Edexcel)	A	B	C	D/S	E
Points	10	8	6	4	2

Or
Asia Pacific Institute of Information Technology Degree Foundation
And
B. GCE/GCSE Ordinary Level – Credit Pass (Grade 4) for English
Or

C. Equivalent qualifications

The minimum qualifications required for admission on the accelerated route are:
– GCE Advanced Level (Sri Lankan, London, Cambridge or Edexcel) – 3 C passes and
– GCE/GCSE Ordinary Level – Credit Pass (Grade 4) for English

You may apply pending A/L results. Applicants with additional qualifications may receive advanced entry.

Career Opportunities

This course offers a wide range of career options and with a Degree in Business Innovation and Entrepreneurship, students may find themselves pursuing a career as a…

Product Development Manager
Product Innovation Manager
Business Analyst
Business Process and Design Analyst
Business Entrepreneur
Business Innovation Manager
Business Owner

Special Remarks

Programme commencement is subject to management approval, for more Information please contact student admission counsellors.

Campus

Areas of study

Important Links

APIIT Sri Lanka is a reputable higher education institution established in partnership with Staffordshire University in the UK. APIIT also has academic liaisons with prestigious universities from Australia, Malaysia and Thailand.