Duration: Three years (or four years with integrated Foundation in Design and Creative Business Pathway) 
Tuition Fees: Foundation UK/EU citizens – £5,760 per annum | Undergraduate Fees: UK/EU citizens £9,790 per annum 
course OVERVIEW*
Why get a degree in Business Entrepreneurship and Management?
With the University of Law BA (Hons) Business Entrepreneurship and Management degree with Foundation year delivered by LCCA, you’ll develop the entrepreneurial mindset, commercial awareness and leadership skills needed to create opportunities, drive innovation and succeed in today’s business world. Combining business management theory with practical experience, you’ll learn how to identify opportunities, solve business challenges and develop strategies that create value across a wide range of industries.
Throughout the course, you’ll build expertise in entrepreneurship, leadership, marketing, finance and digital business while exploring how AI, emerging technologies and data-driven decision-making are transforming organisations. Through business simulations, consultancy projects and collaborative challenges, you’ll apply your learning to real-world scenarios while developing the strategic thinking, commercial awareness and professional confidence employers value.
By graduation, you’ll have developed a professional portfolio, practical business experience and the confidence to launch your own venture, lead innovation within established organisations or pursue careers across business, management, consultancy and entrepreneurship.
*This course is subject to approval
Skills you’ll learn
- Business strategy
- Entrepreneurship
- Leadership and management
- Digital marketing
- Business innovation
- AI in business
- Business consultancy
- Commercial awareness
- Data analysis
- Professional pitching
- Project management
- Portfolio development
COURSE STRUCTURE
What will you learn on a Business Entrepreneurship and Management course?
You’ll progress from the core principles of business and entrepreneurship to advanced leadership, innovation and strategic decision-making, applying your learning through practical projects, business simulations and consultancy challenges. This course is available as a four-year degree with Foundation Year.
Foundation Year: Build your business knowledge and entrepreneurial mindset
Our Foundation Year provides a supportive introduction to degree-level study while developing the academic, digital and professional skills you’ll need to succeed. Through practical business projects and real-world challenges, you’ll explore the fundamentals of business, entrepreneurship and innovation while building the confidence to progress onto your degree.
Principles of Business Innovation
Explore the foundations of business, entrepreneurship and innovation while developing an understanding of how organisations create value. You’ll examine key business concepts, problem-solving techniques and entrepreneurial thinking through contemporary business challenges.
Digital Enterprise and Customer Experience
Discover how digital technologies are transforming the way organisations connect with customers. You’ll explore digital business models, customer experience and online engagement while developing practical digital skills relevant to today’s business environment.
Research, Academic, Digital and Employability Skills
Develop the academic, research and professional skills needed for university study and future employment. You’ll build confidence in research, communication, digital literacy and presentation while learning how to work effectively both independently and collaboratively.
Project X
Bring together everything you’ve learned to tackle a real-world business challenge. You’ll develop a strategic solution, create a professional business proposal and pitch your ideas, demonstrating your readiness for degree-level study and future entrepreneurial success.
Year 1: Develop your entrepreneurial mindset
In Year 1, you’ll build a strong foundation in business, entrepreneurship and leadership while developing the creativity to generate new ideas, the confidence to communicate them and the collaborative skills to work effectively with others. Through practical projects and real-world business challenges, you’ll begin building the knowledge, professional identity and entrepreneurial mindset needed for future success.
Economy and Finance Unlocked
Develop an understanding of the economic and financial principles that shape today’s business environment. You’ll explore how markets, organisations and financial data influence business decisions while building confidence in commercial thinking.
The Innovative Mindset
Explore how entrepreneurs identify opportunities, solve problems and turn ideas into viable business solutions. You’ll develop creative thinking, innovation and problem-solving skills while learning how businesses create value in a changing world.
Managing with Impact
Develop the leadership and management skills needed to inspire teams and drive organisational success. You’ll explore how effective managers make decisions, lead people and respond confidently to business challenges.
Self-Made – Mastering Professional Identity and Communication
Build the professional skills needed to succeed in business. You’ll develop your communication, presentation and personal branding skills while creating a professional profile that prepares you for future study and employment.
Year 2: Apply your knowledge in real-world business contexts
In Year 2, you’ll put your knowledge into practice while developing the analytical skills and commercial understanding needed to solve complex business challenges. You’ll explore how organisations operate in an increasingly digital world, applying strategic thinking to areas including marketing, operations, ethics and organisational behaviour.
Organisational Behaviour in a Digital World
Explore how individuals, teams and organisations operate in today’s evolving workplace. You’ll examine leadership, workplace culture and organisational change while considering the impact of digital technologies on the way people work and collaborate.
Fundamentals of Business Law and Ethics
Develop an understanding of the legal and ethical principles that underpin responsible business practice. You’ll explore how organisations navigate legal frameworks, manage risk and make informed decisions in an increasingly complex business environment.
Smart Operations and the Digital Ecosystem
Discover how organisations use technology, data and operational strategy to improve performance and deliver value. You’ll explore the systems and processes that support efficient, innovative and customer-focused businesses.
Digital Marketing: Strategy and Practice
Learn how organisations develop effective digital marketing strategies to reach and engage audiences. You’ll explore content, social media, customer insights and digital campaigns while developing practical marketing skills for today’s business landscape.
Year 3: Lead innovation and shape the future of business
In your final year, you’ll bring together everything you’ve learned to tackle strategic business challenges and develop innovative solutions for the future. You’ll strengthen your leadership skills, apply entrepreneurial thinking to real-world opportunities and explore how emerging technologies, consultancy and venture creation are shaping the next generation of business.
Strategic Leadership and Influence
Develop the strategic leadership skills needed to inspire teams, influence stakeholders and drive organisational success. You’ll explore how leaders navigate change, make informed decisions and create long-term value in complex business environments.
Digital Innovation Consultants
Apply your knowledge to consultancy-style projects that address contemporary business challenges. You’ll analyse organisational needs, develop innovative digital solutions and present strategic recommendations that create meaningful impact.
The Future of Work
Explore the trends, technologies and global challenges transforming the workplace. You’ll examine how AI, automation, sustainability and changing workforce expectations are reshaping organisations and the skills future leaders need to succeed.
The Venture Creation Hub
Bring your entrepreneurial ideas to life by developing your own business venture or innovation concept. You’ll refine your business strategy, evaluate opportunities and create a professional proposal that demonstrates your creativity, commercial thinking and entrepreneurial ambition.
What jobs can I get with a Business Entrepreneurship and Management degree?
A Business Entrepreneurship and Management degree can prepare you for careers across business, management, consultancy and entrepreneurship. Graduates develop the commercial, strategic and leadership skills valued by organisations of all sizes, from start-ups to global businesses.
Some examples include:
• Business Development Executive
• Entrepreneur / Business Founder
• Business Consultant
• Innovation Manager
• Marketing Manager
• Operations Manager
• Project Manager
• Business Analyst
• Account Manager
WHAT’S IT LIKE STUDYING AT LCCA?
Career Focus: at LCCA, you’ll find excellent teaching, career-focused learning and a welcoming environment that encourages you to thrive.
Dedicated Facilities: our campuses are equipped with specialist facilities and industry-standard tools, giving you the space and support to push your creativity further.
Industry Insight: our teachers are experts in their fields, enriching your learning experience by giving you access to the latest industry knowledge and networks across their creative specialisms.
We provide dedicated facilities to help you produce work to an industry-standard level and prepare for a bright future. These resources ensure that, upon graduation, you’ll feel ready to start working from day one.
At LCCA, you’ll have access to a wide range of specialist facilities across the college, including:
Mac studios with 110 Apple iMacs, equipped with software such as Adobe Creative Cloud applications, meeting booths for added privacy and online library from ULaw.
Whether you’re starting your first degree or returning to education to take your career in a new direction, LCCA connects you to industry networks that matter. With strong professional links and hands-on opportunities, you’ll build skills, gain real experience and make the connections that open doors.
Recent industry partners include:
· La Doma
· M.C Overalls
· Oh Polly
· YKK
· Loanhood
· My Wardrobe HQ
· Fashion Minority Alliance
· Crazy Colour
· Vivienne Westwood
· Halpern
· David Koma
· Jordan Luca
· Paul Costelloe
· Dilaria Findikoglu
WHAT OUR STUDENTS SAY
STUDENT WORK
what are the entry requirements for this course?
The standard entry requirements for this course are one of the following:
32 new UCAS tariff points, see accepted qualifications
Pass at Foundation Diploma in Business and/or Management (Level 3 or 4)
Merit, Pass, Pass at BTEC Extended Diploma
Pass at UALAB Extended Diploma
32 UCAS tariff points from an accredited Access to Higher Education Diploma in appropriate subject
A minimum of 24 points in the International Baccalaureate
Non-Standard Entry:
Applications from mature students with relevant work experience are welcomed and assessed via interview and portfolio review, aligning with the University’s Widening Participation goals.
English Language:
• GCSE English at grade C/4 or equivalent
• Functional Skills English Level 2
• Duolingo English Test (DET) 85 minimum
• Person PTE Academic 46-58
• Pearson Versant 58-68
• Oxford Placement Test (OPT) 41-60
Foundation UK/EU citizens – £5,760 per annum**
Undergraduate Fees: UK/EU citizens £9,790 per annum**
Note:
Other relevant and equivalent Level 3 UK and international qualifications are considered on an individual basis, and we encourage students from diverse educational backgrounds to apply.
**LCCA fees are expected to increase annually in line with inflation and the UK government legislation.
getanswersabout The University of Law Business Entrepreneurship and Management degree delivered by LCCA
Yes. Throughout the course, you’ll work on business challenges, live briefs and entrepreneurial projects, culminating in opportunities to develop, refine and pitch your own business idea. Whether you want to launch a start-up or apply entrepreneurial thinking within an established organisation, you’ll graduate with practical experience of turning ideas into viable business concepts.
AI is becoming an increasingly important part of modern business, and you’ll explore how organisations are using AI and digital technologies to improve decision-making, marketing, innovation and business strategy. You’ll also consider the ethical and practical challenges of AI, preparing you to work confidently in a rapidly evolving business environment.
Yes. The course is designed to help you develop the entrepreneurial knowledge, practical experience and confidence needed to launch your own venture. By graduation, you’ll have explored business planning, market research, finance, leadership and venture creation, giving you a strong foundation for starting and growing a business.
Studying in London places you at the heart of one of the world’s leading business and entrepreneurial hubs. Through industry-focused projects, live briefs and connections with businesses across the capital, you’ll gain valuable insight into how organisations operate while building professional networks and real-world experience throughout your studies.