Based in the heart of the UK's only island city, the University of Portsmouth is committed to giving every student a life-changing experience. Outstanding teaching and wide-ranging support make for a lively community where students develop skills and confidence for a rewarding career. Portsmouth is the only UK university that offers flexible sandwich placements for our undergraduates and we call these Connected Degrees. This is a 3 year course with a 4th year paid placement and courses offer the freedom to choose when you take your placement: either before or after your final year.
The opportunity is available to students joining us from September 2024 and is a new way to connect your degree to your future.
BA Entrepreneurship & Business at University of Portsmouth
In an ever-changing business landscape, the importance of entrepreneurs has never been greater. The University of Portsmouth’s BA (Hons) Entrepreneurship and Business degree course will develop the necessary skills to thrive in the business world, particularly if you already have an idea for a small business, or a keen interest in entrepreneurship. Through a variety of lectures, workshops, and real-life scenarios you will be introduced to entrepreneurship, identifying key skills in idea generation and creativity. You will also begin to learn how to manage small teams and understand the variety of structures in small businesses. You will also undertake an initial deep-dive into marketing principles and practice, as well as business accounting and finance. In your second year, you will build on the knowledge gained in your first year and begin to apply new skills such as self-motivation and entrepreneurial spirit. You will also experience real business problems and be able to critically respond to them in an efficient manner. You will also learn more about contemporary issues in entrepreneurship and then finally hone your skills of managing product portfolios. There are also a variety of optional modules which include employment law, modern foreign languages, and electronic and mobile commerce. Between your second and third years, there is the opportunity to undertake a placement in the professional working world, culminating in a certificate of professional practice - a fantastic opportunity for anyone who wishes to learn on the job. Finally, in your third year you will have the experience of working in a consultancy team on projects with local organisations and businesses, as well as finetune your skills as an entrepreneur and hone in on strategic management.
Dr Nicholas Ford
Dr. Nicholas Ford is a Principal Lecturer in New Product Development at the University of Portsmouth. His research expertise focuses on the development and marketing of new fast-moving consumer goods products and packaging (particularly food and drink products). Nicholas has worked with many world-leading consumer goods brands, such as Procter and Gamble, as well as many SMEs and start-ups, to help grow their business through product development. Nicholas has published research exploring the development of new products for older consumers, and is currently engaged in research and knowledge transfer activities surrounding food waste reduction. Nicholas is also involved with research into the role of category managers in own-brand food product development projects, and a critical examination of consumer input to product development projects.
