Discover how entrepreneurs turn innovative new business ideas into successful startups with this ExpertTrack from Coventry University.

Find out how innovation and entrepreneurship affect society and global business

What’s the key to being a world-leading entrepreneur?

This ExpertTrack blends theory and practice to enhance your understanding of sustainable innovation and entrepreneurship. You’ll have the opportunity to examine the tools needed to set up your own venture – or to bring an innovative and entrepreneurial vision to an existing organisation.

You’ll have a chance to learn how to create value, how to manage innovation and how to tackle the challenges facing new business ventures.

And you’ll find out how to recognise the structural changes that lead to entrepreneurial opportunities and innovation by drawing on your own experiences, using case studies and real-life examples.

Learn the business benefits of social entrepreneurship

Social entrepreneurs don’t just make businesses more successful – they help make the world a better place. You can find out how to create social value through innovation and ‘intrapreneurship’ – the practice of acting like an entrepreneur to be a better leader and problem-solver.

Discover how business ethics can supercharge your startup

What are the challenges and issues of being more ethical in business? From the gender balance and entrepreneurship in different cultures to fostering a more ethical workplace, you’ll discover the strategies, innovation management and types of innovation required to build a more future-minded organisation.

FAQs:

Will this ExpertTrack cover how to do a SWOT analysis?

A SWOT analysis is used to assess a company’s position before you decide on a new strategy. It examines four aspects of a business: strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. It can help you make the most of an organisation’s resources, allow you to plan competitive strategies – and reduce the chances of failure. You’ll learn how to use these as part of this ExpertTrack.

Key skills you will learn

  • Innovation and entrepreneurship in a business context
  • Social value creation
  • New venture creation
  • Corporate venturing
  • Intrapreneurship
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Creating sustainable innovation
  • Risk management
  • Managing teams
  • Communication
  • Problem solving

Experience required

It’s recommended that you have two years of work experience to take this ExpertTrack – whether it’s as a student or in a work environment.

Getting started

This ExpertTrack is designed for anyone interested in applying entrepreneurship principles to their daily lives.

It will be of particular interest to people in business development, recruitment and business management roles looking to take their career to the next level.

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