The document summarizes the School of Entrepreneurship and Business at the University of Essex. The school focuses on entrepreneurship through an interdisciplinary lens, covering topics like economics, business, marketing, and creativity. It offers undergraduate and postgraduate programs in entrepreneurship and holds research centers studying areas like social entrepreneurship and regional development. The school aims to provide real-world experience through case studies, business links, and international partnerships to help students succeed in entrepreneurship.

1. School of Entrepreneurship and Business ‘ Capturing and Growing the Spirit of Enterprise’

2. 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

3. ENTREPRENEURSHIP Entrepreneurship – An Inclusive, Multi-Disciplinary Subject Economics Geography International Business Marketing Psychology Arts and Creativity

4. 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

5. An Entrepreneurship Framework at the University of Essex Engagement on 3 levels The Institutional The Individual The Regional The National The International

6. 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

7. Undergraduate 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…

8. Postgraduate 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

9. Additional 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

10. Style 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

11. How will SEB work for you? A 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

12. Management 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

13. SEB’s MDP/CPD Provision Organised as ‘ series’ to allow for generic, customised & premium 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)

14. Current International Partnerships and Links France & Italy Plus numerous institutional links… France USA India China Hungary South Africa Canada

15. The 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.

16. International 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

17. China and India UK Incubation proposal

18. 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:

19. Meet the team Student-focused Research active Dynamic and committed Here to help you SUCCEED!

20. By the way…….. We are the only School of its kind in the UK!

21. Contact School of Entrepreneurship and Business University of Essex, Southend Campus 10 Elmer Approach, Southend-on-Sea Essex SS1 1LW, UK Tel: +44 (0) 1702 328200 Fax: +44 (0) 1702 3282387 E-mail: [email_address] Web Site: http://www.essex.ac.uk/seb