Business Entrepreneurship and Innovation CertHE

Building enterprise is seen as one of the most effective ways to realise individual promise and spur the economy. Entrepreneurial minds are constantly refining ways to produce and deliver goods and services, develop new products and services, or create new industries. Preliminary research shows how vital entrepreneurial thinking is to this process, driving our national prosperity.

Whether you want to launch your own business or change an existing organisation, this programme immerses you in the world of creative business thinking. You will develop your entrepreneurial and creative skills and apply them to real-world situations.

Taught by lecturers with industry experience, this course will hone your key competences as you study core topics that cut across business and entrepreneurial practice. Innovative modules will teach you relevant knowledge and equip you with practical skills.

This qualification, awarded by De Montfort University, offers one year of study to achieve a Certificate in Higher Education with the option to top up to an undergraduate degree in Business Entrepreneurship and Innovation. A top up to a BA degree requires an additional two years of full time study at De Montfort University..

Key features


* Study a stimulating, challenging and interesting programme, designed to arm you with vital skills and competencies in preparation for business and or life at university.


* Create a feasible and compelling solution to a new business venture within a specific market.


* Benefit from the expertise of our lecturers, many of whom have worked in business and bring real-world experience into the classroom.


* Guest lectures from business experts add real value to your experiential learning.


* Benefit from block teaching, where most students study one subject at a time. A simple timetable will allow you to really engage with your learning, receive regular feedback and assessments, get to know your course mates and enjoy a better study-life balance.


Entry criteria

Applicants should normally have as a minimum one of the following:


* 32 points from at least one A Level.


* Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma PP.


* Applicants with other qualifications will be considered. Applications from mature students with relevant work experience and evidence of recent academic study are welcomed.


* Applicants should normally offer GCSE passes in English and Mathematics at grades 4/C or above, or equivalent qualifications at Level 2 or above.

At DMU, the focus is on your future - with work experience opportunities on every course, an employability-boosting careers award, and industry-led course content, you'll be well prepared to start your career.

You’ll get guaranteed work experience opportunities with UK and overseas placements, internships, and personalised training. DMU has been named the UK’s Best University for Work Experience (RateMyPlacement 2024 & 2025), offering personalised careers support, industry connections, and placements with global names like Rolls-Royce and Adobe.

DMU is one of only a few universities where you’ll benefit from modular, block teaching where you’ll study one subject at a time for deeper learning and better results.

Situated in the heart of Leicester, a vibrant student-friendly city, the campus is just a short walk from everything the city has to offer. Its central location means you can hop on a train and be in cities like London, Birmingham and Nottingham in around an hour or less.