Course details

In the current economic climate, where unemployment and redundancy are commonplace, this short enterprise development course will introduce you to, and help you tackle, the issues that need to be considered if you want to develop your business idea.

The course outlines the importance of enterprise networks and stakeholders, assists you in researching and developing your business idea and helps you to produce a business plan. In doing so, you will focus on issues around marketing, financing and operating a business.

Aims and Learning Objectives

What will I be able to do when I graduate?

  • This course would be very suitable if you are considering starting your own business.
  • If you already hold an honours degree in an appropriate discipline, or are eligible for an APEL application, you may apply for a postgraduate programme.
  • If you do not hold an Honours Degree, you may be interested in our undergraduate degrees in Business Studies.

What topics will I study?

  • What is enterprise and entrepreneurship?
  • Generating and testing business ideas
  • Resource issues
  • Financing and launching a business
  • Marketing and selling issues
  • Enterprise support and networks

What are the Entry Requirements?

Leaving Certificate Examination or equivalent (NQF Level 5). Applicants without this can also be considered based on their prior experience and learning (APEL).

Updated on 08 November, 2015

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