Business Support and Development Unit (BSDU|)
The University's newly created Business Support and Development Unit (BSDU) represents the majority if the University's business activities using the resources of the Design Studio, Innovation Factory, Product Development service and Creative Industry projects.The university is able to provide a unique mix of expertise to industry via its Marketing, Finance and Training programmes, rapid-prototyping equipment and research capability. The BSDU is specialising in encouraging and supporting the business owner to focus on sales generation, product development and making profit.
Design Studio & Innovation Factory
The Design Studio and Innovation Factory is a new concept within the HE sector that allows students and academics to work on "live" project briefs for industry. [more]|
Product Development Service
The PDS is a complimentary service to both the Design Studio and Innovation Factory which can deliver the following services:- • Development of concepts • IP protection advice • Production of manufacturing and assembly drawings • Liaison with manufacturers • Production of animations and presentations to aide the marketing of the product to potential investors and buyers.
Creative Industries
The University of Bolton has a fast-growing and highly respected creative industries project, within the Academic Enterprise Department.[more||]
Accredited CPD and short course provision
The university is unique within the region in offering a wide range of specific modules, tailored to support the personal and professional development needs of employees, each of which carries a CPD award as well as the learning credits. The university also offers a number of 'off the shelf short courses designed to meet specific training needs; most of these are internally or externally accredited. For futher Details, visit the University's CPD section.| |