Why a Business Start-Up Degree at Bolton University is a Great Choice

Starting your own business can be challenging if you do not have the right resources and support. Besides the capital, you also need industry knowledge, business contacts and mentorship to unleash your entrepreneurial potential. The BSc (Hons) Business Start-Up degree  from the University of Bolton aims to ensure you and your business are commercially sustainable once you complete your studies.
 
Below are the course highlights:
 
- The University of Bolton’s business courses have been voted first for Course and Teaching Satisfaction*
- Our team of highly experienced and enthusiastic lecturers have worked in a wide range of businesses ranging from multi-national organisations to SMEs
- You will benefit from studying with business management students (core modules) and like-minded entrepreneurial students who are in the process of setting up and developing their own enterprises (specialist modules)
- You will receive personalised business advice through our business start-up support network to guide you in navigating the complexities of starting your own business
 
Why a Business Start-Up Degree is a Great Choice 

According to a 2022 study by Best Colleges, business is one of the most popular university courses. The study further reveals that the job growth rate with a business degree is about 8%, with graduates earning a median average starting salary of £30,500. Let’s take a look at the benefits of earning a BSc (Hons) Business Start-Up degree:
 
Strategic Planning and Decision-Making

One of the key components of any successful business venture is strategic planning and decision-making. To make sound decisions, one must have a solid understanding of how different elements within the business operations are and how they interact with each other. A business start-up degree provides students with an overview of all the parts of a business, enabling them to better understand how their decisions will affect different aspects such as sales, marketing, finance, operations, etc. Having this knowledge can help business owners and managers make informed decisions, resulting in successful outcomes for their businesses.

You will gain highly marketable knowledge and skills 

Bolton’s business start-up degree equips you with systematic knowledge and understanding of business organisations, their management, and the complex environments in which they operate. You will also gain knowledge of key business functions, processes and practices and the inter-relationships between them. As such, you can apply your passion and this knowledge to run a successful business in almost any industry.
 
It could help recession-proof your future 

A business degree is one of the most popular university courses. Most graduates end up in fields such as financial management, human resources, information technology and management. These specialist skills are the most crucial in any business as they are responsible for solving the complex problems that arise during a recession. For example, finance managers are responsible for introducing cost-cutting measures to keep the business operational during an economic downturn.

It is your stepping-stone to a specialist field 

Getting a degree in business start-up not only provides aspiring entrepreneurial students with theoretical knowledge about starting up businesses but also helps them develop important professional skills such as communication and problem-solving skills that are essential for any business person.

The skills and knowledge you gain from a business start-up degree help you make better decisions since you understand their impact on the business.
  
Visit the BSc (Hons) Business Start-Up page  for more information on the course details and programme specification. You can also reach out by contacting us at enquiries@bolton.ac.uk or call us on 01204 903807; we are proud to be a student-focused university that puts our students and their needs first. 
 
Come and visit us at one of our upcoming Open Days and find out all about #UniAsItShouldBe!   
 
*The Guardian, 2022 Best University Guide – Northwest