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School of Entrepreneurship and BusinessSchool of Entrepreneurship and Business
‘‘Capturing and Growing the Spirit of Enterprise’Capturing and Growing the Spirit of Enterprise’
What do we mean by Entrepreneurship?What do we mean by Entrepreneurship?
• New venture creation (start-ups and new projects).
• The growth of small business (new ways of managing change).
• Development of new products, services and new ways of managing organisations (innovation).
• Concerns small businesses in particular, but also large firms, NGOs, government departments and support services.
• Social change; changes in the direction of the market & the economy.
People, Organisations and the Environment
ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Entrepreneurship – An Inclusive, Multi-Disciplinary SubjectEntrepreneurship – An Inclusive, Multi-Disciplinary Subject
Economics
Geography International Business
MarketingPsychology
Arts and Creativity
Who is interested in the study of Entrepreneurship?Who is interested in the study of Entrepreneurship?
• Traditional students from all fields
• Small business owner-managers
• Large company managers
• Policy makers
• Support service staff
• Community – social enterprise
An Entrepreneurship Framework An Entrepreneurship Framework at the University of Essexat the University of Essex
Engagement on 3 levelsEngagement on 3 levels
The Institutional The Individual
The RegionalThe NationalThe International
Research• Underpins all SEB activities
• Research Centres and Research Groups
• Centre for Entrepreneurship Research:
– Current areas of activity
• Entrepreneurship and Public Policy• Entrepreneurship and Internationalisation of Businesses• Innovation and Growth• Entrepreneurship and Regional Economic Development• Social Entrepreneurship• Country of Origin and Product Marketing• Migration, Refugee Communities & Enterprise• Entrepreneurship Education
– New Prospects: • International Entrepreneurial Marketing; Organisational Innovation
PhD Programmes:
PhD in Entrepreneurship
PhD in Business Administration
Weigao China Business Research Group
Undergraduate ProgrammesUndergraduate Programmes
• BSc Marketing and Innovation
• BSc International Entrepreneurship and Business
• BSc Business and Service Industry Management
• BSc New Technology and Digital Enterprise Management
• BSc New Venture Creation and Enterprise Management
Potentially leading to…
Postgraduate ProgrammesPostgraduate Programmes• MSc Entrepreneurship and Innovation
• Masters Public Enterprise and Management
• MSc International Business and Entrepreneurship
• MSc International Marketing and Entrepreneurship
• MSc in Creative Industry Management
• MSc International Small Business and Entrepreneurship
• MSc Social Entrepreneurship
• MSc Entrepreneurship and Regional Development
Additional PG Programmes from 2008-9Additional PG Programmes from 2008-9
• MSc in Technology and Innovation Management
• MSc in Venture Finance and Innovation Management
• MSc in Organisational Studies and Human Resource Management
Style of ProvisionStyle of Provision
• Teaching style – Drawing from international networks; case study/practice as basis for learning; group work;
• Close working links with businesses, policy making and other organisations
• Close networks with local and international universities
• Research linked to teaching to short courses and CPD, to business development and support for policy development
• Personal development – portfolio building
How will SEB work for you?How will SEB work for you?
A portfolio of entrepreneurial skills and competenciesA portfolio of entrepreneurial skills and competencies
• International Research (cutting edge issues)
• Research-based Teaching (novel form and content)
• Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
• Income Generation
• Networking
Management Development ProgrammesManagement Development Programmes• For large and small firms• For public sector organisations• For non-governmental organisations
on • different aspects of management, entrepreneurship and innovation
in • China, India, Central and Eastern Europe, other European countries, and
in the UK
including• Visits to industrial sites, policy making organisations, businesses
with • Certificates of attendance from University
SEB’s MDP/CPD ProvisionSEB’s MDP/CPD Provision
1. The Venture Academy Series
2. Research Project-Based Series ©3. The Public Management Series
4. The Growing Business Series
5. The International Venture Series (P)
6. The SEB Seasonal Schools
7. Master Class Series (P)
Organised as ‘series’ to allow for generic, customised & premium provision
Current International Partnerships and LinksCurrent International Partnerships and Links
France
USA
India
China
Hungary
France & Italy
South Africa
Plus numerous institutional links…
Canada
The Enterprise Fellowship SchemeThe Enterprise Fellowship Scheme
• A unique scheme;
• Invited professionals from academia, policy-making institutions and business;
• International representation;
• Support for the development of the School of Entrepreneurship and Business, its staff and students – key international ambassadors;
• Interaction with regional stakeholders.
International Entrepreneurship ForumInternational Entrepreneurship Forum• Established , October 2000
• A forum to exchange the wealth of learning & experience on entrepreneurship with a view to developing joint platforms of activity
• Test 2 hypotheses:– Entrepreneurship = more than small business management– Entrepreneurship = wider dynamic of different stakeholders
• In context of entrepreneurship research, education and policy making
China and India
UK Incubation proposal
Post graduate study combined with business experience
Chinese/Indian business ‘mentor’ (partner) Dedicated BIC unit (rent free) Business Development Centre / academic support Venture capital / development funding Liaison / joint working with local, UK and
European businesses Start up businesses / investment opportunity in
TGW
Characteristics of proposal:Characteristics of proposal:
Meet the teamMeet the team• Student-focused• Research active• Dynamic and committed• Here to help you SUCCEED!
By the way……..
We are the only School of its kind in the UK!
ContactContact
School of Entrepreneurship and BusinessUniversity of Essex, Southend Campus10 Elmer Approach, Southend-on-SeaEssex SS1 1LW, UK
Tel: +44 (0) 1702 328200Fax: +44 (0) 1702 3282387
E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.essex.ac.uk/seb