Bachelor of Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Course Overview
The Bachelor of Entrepreneurship and Innovation is a full degree-level qualification running over 36 months online, with accelerated top-up routes available for holders of a LOU UK Higher Diploma in Entrepreneurship. Delivered entirely online through LOU's virtual learning environment, the degree equips students with the strategic thinking, quantitative business analysis, digital innovation management and entrepreneurial finance capabilities required to build, scale and lead ventures in competitive global markets at London academic standards.
Across the programme, students engage with strategic venture management, design thinking, investor relations, innovation ecosystems, corporate governance and quantitative research methods. An online dissertation component in the final year provides an opportunity to investigate an entrepreneurial challenge of strategic significance, producing research-informed recommendations of genuine academic and commercial value.
Key Features
- Aligned with competency frameworks promoted by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI), the Institute of Directors (IoD) and CFA Institute
- Full degree-level coverage of entrepreneurship strategy, innovation management, venture finance, digital business and corporate governance
- Live online lectures with entrepreneurship academics and industry practitioners, plus recorded sessions available on demand
- Digital library access to business strategy, innovation research and entrepreneurship case studies
- Online dissertation component supporting original entrepreneurial research at final-year level
- Accessible via LOU's virtual learning environment — study from anywhere in the world at degree level
- Top-up entry route available for holders of a LOU UK Higher Diploma in Entrepreneurship
What You Will Learn
- Develop and evaluate complex business strategies for entrepreneurial ventures operating in international markets
- Apply quantitative and qualitative research methods to strategic business analysis and opportunity assessment
- Lead innovation pipelines, manage intellectual property and bring new products and services to market
- Evaluate entrepreneurial finance instruments including venture capital, private equity, angel investment and crowdfunding
- Analyse corporate governance frameworks and apply ethical leadership principles to business decision-making
- Design and manage digital business models and e-commerce strategies for growth-stage organisations
- Apply economic theory and market analysis to entrepreneurial strategy at degree level
- Conduct original research and produce a final-year dissertation on an entrepreneurship or innovation topic
Who This Course Is For
- Entrepreneurs and business owners seeking a full degree qualification to substantiate their professional expertise
- Graduates of LOU UK Higher Diploma programmes in entrepreneurship or business progressing to degree level
- Corporate professionals transitioning into entrepreneurship, intrapreneurship or innovation management roles
- International students worldwide seeking a London-standard entrepreneurship degree that can be studied entirely online
- Working professionals who require flexible online study to complete a degree alongside active business commitments
Career Pathways
- Entrepreneur and Business Owner
- Chief Executive Officer
- Business Development Director
- Corporate Strategy Analyst
- Management Consultant
- Marketing Director
- General Manager
LOU's online career support service is available to all Bachelor graduates, offering virtual CV workshops, LinkedIn profile coaching, online interview preparation and structured connections to employers in business, technology and entrepreneurship sectors across the UK and internationally.
Entry Requirements
- A-Levels (BBC or above) or IB (26+ points) or equivalent overseas qualifications
- A completed UK Higher Diploma or Advanced Diploma for top-up routes
- IELTS 6.0 overall (no band under 5.5) or equivalent English proficiency
- Personal statement outlining online learning goals and career objectives
- Two academic or professional references
Why Study at LOU
LOU — London Online University — is an online-first division of Harold International College of London, delivering full degree-level programmes to students worldwide through LOU's virtual learning environment. Every session on the Bachelor of Entrepreneurship and Innovation is accessible via live online lectures or recorded sessions available on demand, enabling students to study from anywhere in the world alongside professional or business commitments.
The Bachelor of Entrepreneurship and Innovation is aligned with CMI and IoD professional standards and includes digital library access, online dissertation supervision, virtual tutorial sessions and dedicated online career support. LOU's articulation model means graduates can continue into Master's-level study, advancing into executive and board-level entrepreneurial roles with internationally recognised postgraduate credentials.
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