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: seb@essex.ac.uk Web Site: http://www.essex.ac.uk/seb