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Overview
They also involve the use of entrepreneurial skills and knowledge in established organisations to initiate innovation, change and organisational development.
The Entrepreneurship in Context module from The Open University UK uses a range of approaches to help you learn about entrepreneurship as well as different forms of entrepreneurial practice, such as corporate, social and family entrepreneurship, and the contexts in which they emerge. As a result, you'll develop a deep understanding of entrepreneurship by connecting your experiences to relevant concepts and research evidence.
Vocational relevance
- This module is relevant to any managerial career and with particular relevance if you are considering the creation of your own commercial or social enterprise.
- It will also be relevant if you are involved in the leadership and governance of strategic change initiatives in your organisation and/or the interaction with entrepreneurial individuals and organisations to address pertinent societal problems.
Programme Structure
What you will study:
- You'll learn about the application of enterprise behaviours to create economic, social, environmental or cultural value in various contexts, among them private and public organisations as well as small enterprises and large corporations.
- Specifically, this module goes beyond new venture creation (entrepreneurship) and considers the application of entrepreneurial skills and knowledge in established organisations (intrapreneurship, corporate entrepreneurship) to initiate innovation, change and organisational development.
- The skills you'll develop and the concepts and frameworks you'll explore can be applied to a managerial role in an established organisation, as well as if you're planning to start your own commercial or social venture, or join your family's business.
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 5 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
IELTS 6.5
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Credits
15 alternative credits
Delivered
Online
Campus Location
- Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
Disciplines
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
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Other requirements
General requirements
- If you're taking this module as part of the Master of Business Administration it is recommended you will have completed the first 105 compulsory credits of the MBA.
- Alternatively, as it is possible to study this module on a standalone basis, you will need to ensure that you have the knowledge and experience to study at postgraduate level. Please note that if you wish to study towards a qualification at a later date you must meet the entry requirements for that qualification.
- You will also need an appropriate facility in English language, sufficient to be able to work effectively at postgraduate level; generally this means capability equivalent to an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of 6.5.
Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents1830 GBP / full≈ 1830 GBP / full -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents1830 GBP / full≈ 1830 GBP / full
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