Business Management and Entrepreneurship BSc (Hons)
Subject and course type
- Business, management and marketing
- Undergraduate
Start your journey towards entrepreneurship. Kingston University's BSc in Business Management and Entrepreneurship will give you the skills and knowledge you need to start or accelerate your own business.
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Learn how to create and grow a successful business
In just three years, you’ll gain the practical, real-life experience today’s employers are looking for.
Studying a BSc in Business Management and Entrepreneurship at Kingston University will set you up to create your own business or work successfully within one.
You’ll build an essential understanding of everything from business strategy, project management and start-up creation to growth design thinking, finance and accounting.
You’ll learn how to manage and lead entrepreneurial teams, design and implement innovative management, and embed technological change.
Teaching will come from a mix of industry professionals and academic researchers, who will offer practical insights and solid theoretical foundations to accelerate your learning.
This course will boost your employability with a blend of module activities and extracurricular events, such as professional networking, hackathons and speed interviewing. Thanks to contributions from a diverse range of industry experts, you can count on content that reflects the latest trends, challenges and practices.
Why choose this course
While you study, you’ll benefit from top quality teaching at Kingston University. Not only are we ranked Gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework, we’re also rated the most successful UK higher education institution for graduate start-up companies (HE-BCI, survey 2020/21).
Kingston Business School is also in the 6% of business schools in the world to be accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International. The School also provides training and support for small businesses across the county, which means you can tap straight into a wide, supportive network.
As part of Kingston Business School’s Department of Strategy, Marketing and Innovation, you’ll tap into a community of enterprising entrepreneurs from diverse backgrounds. Our blend of research, practitioner insights and teaching expertise provides a powerful foundation for careers in marketing, international business, entrepreneurship, strategy and innovation.
International Success Support Scholarship
If you are an international student, you may be eligible for a £2,500 International Success Support Scholarship for this course, for September 2026 start only.
I appreciate the focus on practical learning and the inclusion of modern, relevant modules. The university updates its curriculum every year to stay relevant with industry needs, and the opportunities it offers students are immense.
Kingston Business School accreditation
Kingston Business School holds the prestigious international accreditation by the AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) in recognition of the excellence of its business education. This accreditation has been earned by just 6% of the world's business schools. It recognises the high quality and standard of our business degree offerings.
Ready for business
At Kingston Business School, we believe that professional success is shaped by honing your personal capacity and skillset, supported by the academic framework of knowledge. Through vocationally rich, employer-engaged and research-informed courses, we work alongside our students to help them meet personal goals and career ambitions.
Course content
Take a look at some of the content and modules that you may have the opportunity to study on this course.
Foundation year: Business
If you would like to study this business degree at Kingston University but are not yet ready to join the first year of a BSc (Hons) course, you may want to consider studying this course with a foundation year.
The foundation year in business is part of a four-year degree and is taught at Kingston College, close to Kingston University's Penrhyn Road campus. You'll be introduced to professional skills, numerical concepts, business IT, marketing, customer care and business law.
Year 1
In your first year, you will become familiar with the foundations of business and entrepreneurship. You'll cover the environmental influences faced by organisations and the key concepts of marketing and sales. You'll also explore disruptive technologies and how they can be used to deliver digital enhanced solutions for all areas of business. You'll gain insights into how organisations and individuals collaborate to achieve organisational excellence.
Core modules
30 credits
Understand the dynamic external environment shaping businesses today. This module equips you as a future manager with essential skills to understand how organisations operate in today's rapidly changing world. You'll explore the economic forces, market structures, and external factors that shape organisational success, from consumer behaviour and pricing strategies to globalisation and industrial policy.
30 credits
Information Technology (IT) is the ultimate change agent impacting industry structures, strategic positioning, customer interactions and every part of a business function.
This module focuses on how data analytics and digital technologies are utilised by businesses to enable better decisions and alter consumer interactions. Understanding the business value of data and digital technology not only requires knowledge and an appreciation of various analytical techniques, but also on the effective use of IT for the gathering, summarising and communication of this information.
You will use a problem-centric approach to apply analytical techniques with the aid of information technology, while developing your employability skills.
30 credits
Why do some teams and organisations thrive while others struggle? This module explores the critical relationship between people and organisational success, combining organisational behaviour theory with applied practical human resource management. You'll examine how individuals, groups, and organisations interact, covering motivation, leadership, team dynamics, organisational culture, and strategic HR planning. Through live briefs, role play, games, and real-world challenges from external organisations, you'll learn to build effective stakeholder relationships in (technologically advanced) workplaces.
30 credits
This module introduces you to the core principles of marketing and how they apply in today’s digital world. It covers fundamental marketing concepts, principles, and frameworks before exploring digital marketing, sales management, and professional selling.
You will learn how to create and deliver value to customers, understand buyer behaviour, and develop effective marketing communications. The module also examines how selling and buying have evolved in the digital era.
Through real-world examples, case studies, and interactive role-plays, you will gain both theoretical knowledge and practical skills in marketing, digital communications, and sales techniques.
Year 2
In Year 2 you'll develop your problem-solving, decision-making and enterprise skills. You'll look at accounting and financial management, developing innovative ideas through business design thinking and sustainable and responsible management, all in the context of building your own organisation.
Core modules
30 credits
This module looks at value creation across all functions of the corporation for different industries and types of businesses. It begins with an evaluation of key financial ratios used to evaluate financial performance of different types of businesses, focusing on how these metrics vary across industries and how firms can be assessed relative to peers and broader industry benchmarks.
It then moves to evaluating investment decisions, including capital budgeting, calculating project returns and how to choose the best projects that maximise returns for investment objectives and given risk constraints.
You will learn how to unlock value in a choice of capital structure and financing decisions in terms of instruments, markets where you issue and how you determine your optimal capital structure subject to a target cost of funding and other structural constraints.
It finishes with a review of how to put all this together to be able to value a business. Throughout the module you will also be introduced to how negotiation has an impact on each area.
30 credits
This module introduces business design thinking - a set of methods and techniques used to tackle challenges and seize opportunities with creative solutions.
You will explore the realities of managing creativity and innovation within organisations, gaining both theoretical understanding and hands-on experience. You’ll work on real-world problems faced by businesses today, applying creative thinking and problem-solving frameworks to develop innovative solutions.
You can choose challenges relevant to your studies, making the learning experience practical and tailored to your interests.
30 credits
The module covers the concepts and knowledge of sustainable business and supply chain management by looking at the ethical issues that emerge in the interactions between a business and its stakeholders and implementation of socially responsible and sustainable programmes and initiatives. You will study Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), innovation, the triple bottom line – economic, environmental and social sustainability in the supply chains, uncertainty and risk management, stakeholder value and reputation.
In addition, the module will provide you with the project tools and techniques that focus on how to create a business case for sustainable projects, as well as utilising traditional and contemporary project and product delivery frameworks to support the delivery of sustainable benefits both to businesses, and a wider community of stakeholders. You will consider how investment decisions can incorporate ethics and risk.
30 credits
This module is designed for aspiring entrepreneurs who are developing a new business idea. Combining theory with hands-on practice, it provides step-by-step guidance on what it takes to set up and run a successful venture. Through interactive sessions, you’ll explore opportunity recognition, proof of concept, and feasibility analysis, gaining the tools to build solid foundations for either commercial or social enterprises. Engaging activities help you investigate real business opportunities and make informed decisions across key aspects of venture creation, empowering you to think and act entrepreneurially.
Optional year
You have the option to take an additional year to study abroad or to undertake a year-long work placement (or even a mix of both).
For business students, this is a great opportunity to gain international experience and apply your learning in real-world settings. Whether through study abroad or a professional placement, you’ll broaden your outlook, build global connections, and develop key skills like adaptability and problem-solving.
Professional placement year
This course has a professional placement year option which takes place between Year 2 and your Final Year. During this professional placement year you will take a placement within a relevant setting, ensuring you gain essential experience to add to your CV and help you secure a graduate job.
Final year
Your final year develops your critical understanding and your ability to apply strategic thinking in start-up, scale-up, and SME settings. You will explore leadership in changing environments and be supported to develop your own leadership and future-focused professional skills. You will also examine how artificial intelligence is applied in business and innovation, including its practical uses, limitations, and ethical implications. You will also study how organisations become investment-ready – how they access funding through business angels, crowdfunding, venture capital and private equity, and plan for growth, pitching, and exit.
Core modules
30 credits
This module covers the concepts, theories and techniques on which strategic management is based and explores their application in a wide range of international business and other settings.
It aims to expand your' perspective on wider issues and scenarios, identifying opportunities and growth over medium and long terms. You will develop your ability to communicate and present your commercial awareness across the board.
15 credits
Harness the transformative power of Artificial Intelligence to drive business success. This module equips you to apply AI effectively for smarter decisions and operational efficiency, making you a valuable asset to any organisation. Gain hands-on experience with AI tools, explore ethical and governance implications, and master real-world applications through case studies.
30 credits
This module gives you the opportunity to explore how small entrepreneurial businesses expand into international markets.
You’ll learn what it takes to develop a global expansion plan, choose the right market entry strategies, assess international opportunities, and create financial projections for a business plan.
Through hands-on activities, you will gain practical experience in navigating the challenges and opportunities of international growth for small businesses.
30 credits
This module analyses the innovation finance spectrum, from traditional venture capital to disruptive blockchain and Decentralised Finance (DeFi) models. Students develop long-term funding strategies for startups and non-government organisations (NGOs), navigating stages from crowdfunding to Initial public offerings (IPOs) and Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs). The course culminates in a practical client project, integrating strategic financial analysis with professional pitching for investment readiness.
15 credits
This module gives you a dedicated opportunity to develop your Future Skills Graduate Attributes.
At the start of the module, you will be supported to self-assess your current skills profile. You will determine which attributes and skills you need to develop to support your career ambitions. In this process, you will be supported by a dedicated career coach, helping you explore a range of options that includes self-employment/freelancing, starting your own business, higher level study, and other professional graduate-level opportunities. Throughout the module, you will be given opportunities to engage with external mentors, to support reflection and to develop a professional network.
You will undertake a tailored series of activities and projects, aligned to your goals, from a menu of development options. This could include short courses, enrichment activities and experiential learning options such as micro-placements. You will also be able to reflect on activities outside the University that develop your graduate attributes, such as work or volunteering.
International students: direct application
Are you an international student? Have you decided Kingston is the place for you? If so, you can apply for this course directly, rather than having to go through UCAS.
What career opportunities does this course offer?
You’ll graduate with the combination of business, enterprise and leadership skills you need to start building your own organisation. Many graduates have gone on to set up their own successful businesses, while others have driven growth from within larger institutions.
You will take part in an Assessment Centre Experience, providing the opportunity to experience the pathway to employment with tailored feedback:
- Develop your understanding of the jobs market, including current trends and opportunities, different recruitment processes and how to identify relevant roles
- Receive personalised feedback reports to help you to improve and progress
- Access additional webinars on top tips, employer expectations and best practice
Future Skills
Our Future Skills programme is embedded within all our undergraduate courses and throughout the whole Kingston experience. These skills will help you to become a future-proof graduate by equipping you with the skills most valued by employers, such as problem-solving, digital competency and adaptability.
As you progress through your degree, you'll learn to navigate, explore and apply these graduate skills. You’ll also understand how to demonstrate and articulate to employers how these future skills give you the edge.
Teaching and assessment
Scheduled learning and teaching on this course includes timetabled activities including lectures, seminars and small group tutorials.
Outside the scheduled learning and teaching hours, you will learn independently through self-study which will involve reading articles and books, working on projects, undertaking research, preparing for and completing your work for assessments. Some independent study work may need to be completed on-campus, as you may need to access campus-based facilities such as studios and labs.
Our academic support team here at Kingston University provides help in a range of areas.
When you arrive, we'll introduce you to your personal tutor. This is the member of academic staff who will provide academic guidance, support you throughout your time at Kingston and show you how to make the best use of all the help and resources that we offer at Kingston University.
A course is made up of modules, and each module is worth a number of credits. You must pass a given number of credits in order to achieve the award you registered on, for example 360 credits for a typical undergraduate course or 180 credits for a typical postgraduate course. The number of credits you need for your award is detailed in the programme specification which you can access from the link at the bottom of this page.
One credit equates to 10 hours of study. Therefore 120 credits across a year (typical for an undergraduate course) would equate to 1,200 notional hours. These hours are split into scheduled and guided. On this course, the percentage of that time that will be scheduled learning and teaching activities is shown below for each year of study. The remainder is made up of guided independent study.
- Year 1: 30% scheduled learning and teaching
- Year 2: 23% scheduled learning and teaching
- Year 3: 21% scheduled learning and teaching
The exact balance between scheduled learning and teaching and guided independent study will be informed by the modules you take.
Your course will primarily be delivered in person. It may include delivery of some activities online, either in real time or recorded.
Types of assessment
- Year 1: Coursework 70%; practical 30%
- Year 2: Coursework 83%; practical 17%
- Year 3: Coursework 93%; exams 7%
Please note: the above breakdowns are a guide calculated on core modules only. If your course includes optional modules, this breakdown may change to reflect the modules chosen.
We aim to provide feedback to you on your assessments within 20 working days.
Your individualised timetable is normally available to students within 48 hours of enrolment. Whilst we make every effort to ensure timetables are as student friendly as possible, scheduled learning and teaching can take place on any day of the week between 9am and 6pm. For undergraduate students, Wednesday afternoons are normally reserved for sports and cultural activities, but there may be occasions when this is not possible. Timetables for part-time students will depend on the modules selected.
Fees and funding
| Fee category | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Home (UK students) | |
| £10,050* | |
| Foundation Year | £5,760 |
| International | |
| Year 1 (2027/28): | £To be confirmed |
| Year 2 (2028/29): | £To be confirmed |
| Year 3 (2029/30): | £To be confirmed |
| Year 4 (2030/31): | £To be confirmed |
The tuition fee you pay depends on whether you are assessed as a 'Home' (UK), 'Islands' or 'International' student.
Please visit the Fees and Funding page for more information.
For courses with Professional Placement, the fee for the placement year can be viewed on the undergraduate fees table. The placement fee published is for the relevant academic year stated in the table. This fee is subject to annual increases but will not increase by more than the fee caps as prescribed by the Office for Students or such other replacing body.
*For full-time programmes lasting more than one academic year, a tuition fee is payable for each academic year of the course.
Your annual tuition fee covers your first attempt at all modules required for that academic year. Any re-study or repeat of modules will incur additional charges, calculated according to the number of credits taken.
Home students (UK):
Tuition fees are subject to inflation-linked increases in line with government policy. Updated fees will be confirmed in line with the maximum fee cap set by the Government or the Office for Students (OfS) for each academic year. This means your fee may increase for each academic year of study, but only up to the maximum amount permitted for that year.
Eligible UK students can apply to the Government for a tuition loan, which is paid direct to the University. This has a low interest-rate which is charged from the time the first part of the loan is paid to the University until you have repaid it.
International students:
Full-time taught international student fees are subject to an annual increase, which is published in advance for the full duration of your programme.
| Fee category | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Home (UK students) | |
| £9,790* | |
| Foundation Year | £5,760 |
| International | |
| Year 1 (2026/27): | £18,500 |
| Year 2 (2027/28): | £19,200 |
| Year 3 (2028/29): | £19,900 |
| Year 4 (2029/30): | £20,700 |
The tuition fee you pay depends on whether you are assessed as a 'Home' (UK), 'Islands' or 'International' student.
Please visit the Fees and Funding page for more information.
For courses with Professional Placement, the fee for the placement year can be viewed on the undergraduate fees table. The placement fee published is for the relevant academic year stated in the table. This fee is subject to annual increases but will not increase by more than the fee caps as prescribed by the Office for Students or such other replacing body.
*For full-time programmes lasting more than one academic year, a tuition fee is payable for each academic year of the course.
Your annual tuition fee covers your first attempt at all modules required for that academic year. Any re-study or repeat of modules will incur additional charges, calculated according to the number of credits taken.
Home students (UK):
Tuition fees are subject to inflation-linked increases in line with government policy. Updated fees will be confirmed in line with the maximum fee cap set by the Government or the Office for Students (OfS) for each academic year. This means your fee may increase for each academic year of study, but only up to the maximum amount permitted for that year.
Eligible UK students can apply to the Government for a tuition loan, which is paid direct to the University. This has a low interest-rate which is charged from the time the first part of the loan is paid to the University until you have repaid it.
International students:
Full-time taught international student fees are subject to an annual increase, which is published in advance for the full duration of your programme.
| Fee category | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Home (UK students) | |
| £9,535* | |
| Foundation Year | £5,760 |
| International | |
| Year 1 (2025/26): | £17,700 |
| Year 2 (2026/27): | £18,500 |
| Year 3 (2027/28): | £19,200 |
| Year 4 (2028/29) | £19,900 |
The tuition fee you pay depends on whether you are assessed as a 'Home' (UK), 'Islands' or 'International' student. In 2025/26 the fees for this course are above.
Please visit the Fees and Funding page for more information.
For courses with Professional Placement, the fee for the placement year can be viewed on the undergraduate fees table. The placement fee published is for the relevant academic year stated in the table. This fee is subject to annual increases but will not increase by more than the fee caps as prescribed by the Office for Students or such other replacing body.
* For full time programmes of a duration of more than one academic year, the published fee is an annual fee, payable each year, for the duration of the programme. Your annual tuition fees cover your first attempt at all of the modules necessary to complete that academic year. A re-study of any modules will incur additional charges calculated by the number of credits. Home tuition fees may be subject to annual increases but will not increase by more than the fee caps as prescribed by the Office for Students or such other replacing body. Full time taught International fees are subject to an annual increase and are published in advance for the full duration of the programme.
Eligible UK students can apply to the Government for a tuition loan, which is paid direct to the University. This has a low interest-rate which is charged from the time the first part of the loan is paid to the University until you have repaid it.
Additional course costs
Some courses may require additional costs beyond tuition fees. When planning your studies, you’ll want to consider tuition fees, living costs, and any extra costs that might relate to your area of study.
Your tuition fees include costs for teaching, assessment and university facilities. So your access to libraries, shared IT resources and various student support services are all covered. Accommodation and general living expenses are not covered by these fees.
Where applicable, additional expenses for your course may include:
Our libraries have an extensive collection of books and journals, as well as open-access computers and laptops available to rent. However, you may want to buy your own computer or personal copies of key textbooks. Textbooks may range from £50 to £250 per year. And a personal computer can range from £100 to £3,000 depending on your course requirements.
While most coursework is submitted online, some modules may require printed copies. You may want to allocate up to £100 per year for hard-copies of your coursework. It’s worth noting that 3D printing is never compulsory. So if you choose to use our 3D printers, you’ll need to pay for the material. This ranges from 3p per gram to 40p per gram.
Kingston University will pay for all compulsory field trips. Fees for optional trips within London can cost up to £100 per year.
Your tuition fees don’t cover travel costs. To save on travel costs, you can use our intersite bus service. This route links the campuses and halls of residence with local train stations - Surbiton, Kingston upon Thames, and Norbiton.
If you choose to do a placement year as part of the course, you’ll need to cover the costs of your travel. These will vary according to your location, and could be anywhere between £0 and £2,000.
Scholarships and bursaries
For students interested in studying this course at Kingston, there are several opportunities to seek funding support.
The AVSH Scholarship
The AVSH Scholarship is for a student studying either Business Management BSc (Hons) or International Business BSc (Hons). This scholarship includes four years’ tuition fees for a home student (including a placement/'sandwich' year) and bursary support of £5,000 per year of study.
For more information on how to apply for this scholarship, visit The AVSH Scholarship page.
International Success Support Scholarship
The International Success Support Scholarship provides £2,500 towards tuition fees if you are an international student starting in September 2026, on this course or selected others. Eligible undergraduate students can receive £2,500 per year for up to three years, helping to support their academic journey from day one.
You don’t need to apply separately. If you’re eligible, the scholarship will automatically be applied to your tuition fee invoice, empowering you to focus on achieving your goals at Kingston University.
For more details, please visit the International scholarships webpage.
Course changes and regulations
The information on this page reflects the currently intended course structure and module details. To improve your student experience and the quality of your degree, we may review and change the material information of this course. Find out more about course changes
Programme Specifications for the course are published ahead of each academic year.
Regulations governing this course can be found on our website.
What our students say
I completed a placement at a financial consultancy firm, gaining experience in departments like Admin, HR, Finance, Marketing, and Operations. This experience was valuable and helped me understand the direction I want to take. Now, in my final year, I can see the opportunities available, and the modules are helping me prepare for my career."
"Kingston has provided me with placement opportunities, which helped me gain real-world experience. The university also offers student jobs, networking events and career services that support students in finding the right path and develop skills needed in the professional workspace. I have had plenty opportunities to step outside of my comfort zone and build my confidence as a student ambassador."
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