BA (Hons) in
Business Management
(Enterprise)
Upon the successful completion of a degree at EU Business School, graduates have a wide array of career options and business opportunities available to them. In response to the growing demand for flexible and entrepreneurial business professionals, these programs are designed to foster the skills required for a successful career in the international business arena.
Students at EU Business School acquire an international mindset, multicultural awareness and are innovative thinkers. This makes them ideal candidates for positions at large, multinational companies and dynamic, disruptive entrepreneurs ready to start their own businesses.
Career Options
The BA (Hons) in Business Management with a pathway in enterprise is designed to help students gain entrepreneurial know-how and business knowledge. Graduates of this degree may be interested in the following career positions:
Entrepreneur
Entrepreneurs create their own business. To do this, they must raise capital and determine the business model and resources needed to convert their idea into a reality. Entrepreneurs assume risks on starting a company but also reap large rewards if their business is successful. An entrepreneur should have a wide range of business skills to be able to cover the skills needed to start a new venture.
Business Consultant
Helping companies to reach their targets, improve productivity and increase profitability are some of the many duties that business consultants undertake. Other duties include monitoring changes in the market and embracing new business models to help an enterprise reach its goals. A business consultant will undertake in-depth research into a company for a comprehensive understanding of its structure, processes and product features. They will also carry out research into competitor and the market to match opportunities.
A business consultant should have high analytical and research skills as well as be proficient in both written and verbal communication.
Innovation Manager
Innovation managers are in charge of developing new products, services and processes. These professionals lead new projects and are, by default, curious. They will pull ideas from other industries and typically like to challenge the status quo. They are not fazed by failure and have good interpersonal skills to help the organization accept the project.
An innovation manager is creative with skills in research and analysis. Given changes to be made, they must also possess communication and interpersonal skills to lead projects and convince stakeholders.
Business Development Manager
Business development managers will create and implement business plans to grow a company. They will look for opportunities in current markets by expanding to new sectors or will look for opportunities overseas. To succeed in international markets, knowledge of local culture, language, government regulations, competitors and markets are required. They will look to expand the current client portfolio and make new contacts. Competitor and market information must be collected and analyzed by professionals within this area.
Analytical, communication, research and numerical skills are needed for the position of business development manager.
Areas of Work
Students of the BA (Hons) in Business Management with a pathway in enterprise graduate with skills in business and startups. With an innovative mindset, graduates of this degree may be interested in the following professional areas:
Entrepreneurship is about creating a new business. Entrepreneurs are innovators and present solutions to the market helping to grow the economy and advance society. Long hours and persistence are needed for successful entrepreneurship. Learning legalities, funding and hiring talent are some of its challenges.
Startup consulting is a specialized area of management consulting dedicated to the area of new business creation. Professionals in this area help entrepreneurs with the creation of their business plan and its correct execution. Professionals in this area have business knowledge across many disciplines and are key to helping generate awareness and exposure at the beginning of a venture. Venture funding and determining resource needs are also part of the advice which professionals in this field will provide.
Strategic management is the field of management which develops strategic vision, defines organizational goals and establishes and implements strategies for competitive advantage and long-term sustainability. Effective professionals in this field are aware of changing laws, trends and competitor activity and build strategies to keep ahead of the ever-changing environment.
Management consulting is the profession through which experts give advice in their specialist area to third parties. Their mission is to help businesses achieve their end goals and perform more efficiently and cost-effectively. Management consultants typically help businesses improve their strategy, processes and operations for higher efficiency.