BA Business Entrepreneurship
Manchester Metropolitan University
About this course
BA (Hons) Business Entrepreneurship is an undergraduate degree centred on business theory, innovation practice, and enterprise management. Core topics include Data Analysis, Project Management, Accounting, Marketing, Communication & Writing, Critical & Analytical Thinking, Entrepreneurship, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, and Global & Comparative Perspective. Students can optionally take a placement year or period of overseas study. The first year introduces academic and professional foundations through Developing Professional Competencies, Fundamentals of Starting a Business, Managing Innovation, and Start-up Projects. The second year shifts focus to practical management and consultancy via Enterprise Consultancy Projects, Project Management for Entrepreneurs, Core Functions for SME Owners, and Technology Skills for Professional Excellence. The final year integrates high-level strategy and leadership through Responsible Leadership for a Sustainable Future, The Entrepreneur's Mindset and Business Strategy, Managing Finances, and International Collaborative Project.
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Entry requirements
A level: BCC IB: IB Diploma with minimum 26 points overall or 104 UCAS Tariff points from Higher Level. If you plan to meet the Level 2 course requirements through your IB Diploma you will need to achieve Higher Level 4 or Standard Level 5 in English and Higher Level 4 or Standard Level 4 in Mathematics
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What students say
Based on about 18 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 95%
- Learning opportunities: 83%
- Assessment and feedback: 83%
- Academic support: 88%
- Organisation and management: 77%
- Learning resources: 84%
- Student voice: 80%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 80%
- Left higher education: 20%
What graduates do next
Based on about 382 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 11%
- Further study: 2%
- Unemployed: 6%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 31%
- Administrative occupations: 13%
- Finance Professionals: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Sales occupations: 6%
- Find their work meaningful: 79%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 69%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 60%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 2,665 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 60%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 9%
- East Midlands: 4%
- West Midlands: 7%
- East of England: 3%
- London: 8%
- South East: 3%
- South West: 2%
- Wales: 2%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 95%
- Access course: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Association of MBAs (AMBA).
- Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
- Accredited by the EFMD Quality Improvement System.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Developing Professional Competencies
- Fundamentals of Starting a Business
- Managing Innovation
- Start-up Projects
- Enterprise Consultancy Projects
- Project Management for Entrepreneurs
- Core Functions for SME Owners
- Technology Skills for Professional Excellence
- Responsible Leadership for a Sustainable Future
- The Entrepreneur's Mindset and Business Strategy
- Managing Finances
- International Collaborative Project
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Business Entrepreneurship at Manchester Metropolitan University earn?
The median salary is £27,000 after 15 months, £22,500 after 3 years, £29,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,000 and £37,000.
What do graduates of BA Business Entrepreneurship at Manchester Metropolitan University do next?
88% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Business Entrepreneurship at Manchester Metropolitan University?
95% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Business Entrepreneurship at Manchester Metropolitan University?
The typical offer is BCC at A level, or 26 points in the IB. The average entrant had 116 UCAS points.
Is BA Business Entrepreneurship at Manchester Metropolitan University accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Association of MBAs (AMBA). Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). Accredited by the EFMD Quality Improvement System.
Does BA Business Entrepreneurship at Manchester Metropolitan University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Business Entrepreneurship at Manchester Metropolitan University?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.