The BA Entrepreneurship and Management programme prepares you for the challenges of becoming a successful entrepreneur, equipping you with the tools required to start new businesses or fulfil key roles in other enterprises. It includes the main areas of management, establishing an understanding of the internal and external environment of the firm, but also aims to develop your entrepreneurial skill set, notably in opportunity identification and in understanding the entrepreneurial process. The programme teaches you how to establish your own business, and prepares you for professional leadership and managerial roles in the commercial or public sector. Graduates will be well qualified to develop a professional career in entrepreneurship, business or management. About the programme This programme will enhance your academic and personal transferable skills and provides the opportunity to develop and refine your communication, numeracy, self-management, and problem-solving abilities. You will also be encouraged to further develop and enhance these skills through a variety of opportunities available outside the curriculum. This programme provides you with an understanding of the language of business with emphasis on the skills and core theory of management as well as a thorough grounding in entrepreneurialism, accounting, enterprise, marketing, innovation and finance. Many students who take this programme will go on to create their own business; it gives you the opportunity to enter the career of your choice. The solid foundation in management will also put you in an excellent position if you choose to enter employment in other businesses.

Ranked 5th in the UK for graduate career prospects We recognise that undergraduate study is an important investment in your future career and we are therefore very proud of our outstanding graduate employment record, reflected in our consistently strong performance in national university league tables. In the latest university league tables we are ranked 5th in the UK for careers in 'business and management studies' by The Guardian and 4th in the UK for careers in 'accounting and finance' by The Times. Graduate destinations Our graduates go on to work for a wide range of leading employers, both in the UK and internationally. A degree from Henley Business School can provide a route into many areas, including accounting, banking, consultancy, finance, human resources, IT, marketing and of course general management. Graduate destinations have included: Accenture Allianz Arcadia Group BAE Systems Britannia Centaur Media Deloitte Easyjet Eli Lilly Ericsson Ernst & Young FedEx IBM J Sainsbury JP Morgan KPMG Legal & General Lilly Lloyds of London Lloyds TSB London Organising Committee for Olympic & Paralympic Games Marks & Spencer Microsoft Nationwide NHS Orange PwC Red Bull RBS Royal Mail Telefónica 02 UK Tesco Unilever Professional accreditation Graduates of many of our degree programmes can apply for exemptions and/or credit for prior learning from the professional accounting bodies. BA Accounting and Business provides students with a fast track route to gaining the professional ACA qualification and becoming a fully qualified member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW). Graduates may also be able to apply for exemptions from the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) and to become an associate of the Chartered Management Institute (CMI). Please see our individual programmes for specific information. A global alumni network As a graduate of Henley Business School you will join our global alumni network of more than 30,000 alumni in 140 countries, many of whom hold senior management positions. Membership also offers invaluable opportunities for networking and continuing education and helps you to remain up-to-date with news and events across the School. Our alumni are our lifeblood, acting as ambassadors for Henley Business School and supporting us in a wide variety of ways. In addition you will become a member of the University's 150,000 strong international alumni community and be kept up-to-date via a dedicated website for alumni, a regular e-newsletter, social media and events. See further information about the University's alumni network.