Work with designers and manufacturers, develop new products and road-test your prototypes, and learn what it takes to be an entrepreneur.
You have the option to study this course as an accelerated degree over two years. You’ll study the same modules as students taking the standard BSc (Hons) degree, but sometimes in different years and/or in a different order.
in the East of England for undergraduates employed as managers, directors or senior officials.
Source: GOS 2025
If you’re resilient and unafraid to make mistakes and come back stronger, this is the course for you.
We’ll equip you with tools that can help you develop, test and realise your ideas. You’ll also learn about applying for grants and reflect on what it really means to be an entrepreneur.
You’ll make strong professional connections, build a portfolio and – with regular teamwork and pitching – hone your entrepreneurial thinking and grow in confidence.
Study at an award-winning university
We were named Times Higher Education University of the Year 2023. We've also been awarded a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework – a reflection of the outstanding education we offer our students.
Throughout your degree you’ll gain insights into what it’s like to be an entrepreneur.
You’ll be exposed to creative processes and explore your own ideas and work with other professionals through the ideation process, while reflecting on your experience and work.
We host regular visits from local employers and professionals, allowing you the chance to build a network and make connections which can come in handy after you graduate.
Graduation doesn’t have to be the end of your time with us. You might decide to stay at ARU and study for a Masters. Take advantage of our Alumni Scholarship and get 20% off your fees.
Our first-year modules are designed to give you a broad understanding of the key concepts of business and organisational management.
In years 2 and 3, you’ll turn your attention to thinking like an entrepreneur. You’ll collaborate with your peers to develop creative and innovative ideas and bring them to life, and gain skills in project management, risk management, scheduling, costing, and strategic and analytical thinking.
Finally, you’ll complete a major project, working in a team to address a current, complex business issue.
Modules are subject to change and availability, and may vary by location. If you have the choice of optional modules, these are indicated with a *.
To prepare you for university study, you can take a foundation year at the start of this course. Find out more about foundation years.
You can choose to take an optional placement year as part of this course. Placements typically happen in Year 3, and your course will take four years overall. Find out more about placement years.
You have the option to study this course as an accelerated degree over two years. You’ll study the same modules as students taking the standard BSc (Hons) degree, but sometimes in different years and/or in a different order.
Read profiles of teaching and research staff on this course.
Deputy Head of School, School of Management
Deputy Head, School of Management and Senior Lecturer Entrepreneurship and Strategy
Senior Lecturer
Deputy Head of School
At ARU you’ll be part of our School of Management, where you can:
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