International Entrepreneurship

Explore the opportunities and challenges inherent in starting your own business

  • Get an intellectual & practical background to equip you with the skills and knowledge to set up your own international company
  • Understand the key differences between large companies and SMEs
  • Understand the financing options available to start up and develop companies
  • Learn how to adapt to changing business environments
  • Know what challenges to expect as your business grows

The course

  • explains the entrepreneurship process
  • points out the differences between Large Companies and SMEs
  • explains the financing options available to start and develop companies
  • examines the role of start-up and entrepreneurial activity in the High-tech and Bio-pharma sectors
  • explains the start-up process for new companies
  • provides practical guidance in the creation of business plans, fundraising for new ventures and access to mentoring and support networks
  • describes the challenges in growing businesses

How do I study?

All EDCL training programmes are designed to be flexible by combining distance learning, lectures, workshops and seminars that fit around your personal work, home and lifestyle. The manner in which you study along with the start date is entirely your choice. The courses take between 20 and 30 hours, depending on your mode of study and are usually completed within a 12 week period. However, 6 weeks is the minimum course time and 6 months the maximum. Find out more about how you can study.

What will I achieve?

Certificates of Achievement from Royal Holloway, University of London [RHUL] are given after completion of RHUL courses. Certificates of Achievement from EDCL and St Patricks International College are given for all course programmes. Find out more about what you will achieve.

How much will it cost?

Fees start from £780 per course and there are subsidies for people already in education and discounts for companies booking multiple training courses. Find out more about the cost of courses.