Entrepreneurship

Module Description

Entrepreneurship is about giving life to a new idea and see it grow and develop into a profitable business.

An entrepreneur must be an all-rounder, possessing good business acumen, knowing when to take advantage of the right opportunities and being aware of the tools available to make this happen. Other important competences include leadership skills, choosing and training the right people for different roles and having a strong knowledge of the marketplace.

Whether you are a business owner or whether you are a manager employed in a company, this module is a must since either way you will need to ensure the smooth running of a business, as well as look out for and create new business opportunities.

Entry Requirements

Candidates who apply for this course must possess: 

• a qualification at MQF Level 4 (one ‘A’ Level or equivalent in any subject)  

 AND 

• a pass in English* and Mathematics at MQF Level 3 (‘O’ Level or equivalent).   

Preference is given to applicants having a year of work experience related to the field of study. 

*Students whose first language is not English will be required to demonstrate evidence of an adequate level of English proficiency.  

Target Audience

This course is targeted at people who wish to have a thorough background in management in order to progress further in their careers, such as: 

• supervisors 
• coordinators  
• assistant managers  
• junior managers 
• middle managers  
• project coordinators/project managers  

The target group can also be extended to groups that have significant management experience but lack a formal qualification, such as managing directors and officers. 

Career Paths

The programme aims to help you progress from first–level supervisory positions to higher managerial roles.  

How you’ll be assessed

This is a part-time course that will typically take 42 months to complete. The programme consists of a total of 24 modules. The method of assessment is assignment-based.  

The course comprises: 

• 6 lectures per module (twice a week); 
• 3–hour lectures (evening); 
• 12 hours of online content per module, comprising asynchronous online discussions, tutorials and/or videos.