Discovery modules Enterprise and Innovation discovery modules

Today's changing societies and economies encourage us to be more enterprising and challenge us to be more innovative. Arranged around seven dedicated sub-themes, this theme will help you understand how problems can be addressed and opportunities turned into advantages through enterprise and innovation.

The benefits of enrolling on an Enterprise and Innovation module

Modules in this theme will help you learn how ideas are transformed into reality and help you approach questions from a completely different perspective.

This theme is designed to develop the knowledge, skills and aptitude you will require as a future leader of change who can provide critical thinking and entrepreneurial solutions to lead innovations in a complex world. Enterprise and innovation is vitally important to a range of career paths for Leeds graduates who create and grow new startups, develop innovation in established companies, or lead change in civic society.

Enterprise and Innovation are multidisciplinary issues and this theme brings together knowledge and understanding from business, arts, humanities, engineering and social sciences, including the University's Centre for Enterprise and Entrepreneurship Studies. These modules are arranged into seven sub-themes to provide a unique discovery pathway to your undergraduate studies at Leeds, which will help you to stand out to potential employers, develop new initiatives and create an impact.

If you have any questions about this Discovery Theme, email the Theme Leader Dr Richard Tunstall, Theme Leader on R.Tunstall@leeds.ac.uk.

Enterprise and Innovation discovery modules

Enterprise and Innovation Management in Organisations modules for the 2024/25 academic year

Discover how established companies embrace change through the development of new innovations and enterprising activity within existing organisations.

Modules in this sub-theme focus on how managers support change in established organisations through entrepreneurial new business development and managing innovation in order to meet new challenges and develop industry leadership.

There are 15 modules available.

If you are an incoming year one student, you should only choose level 1 modules.

Introduction to Enterprise and Entrepreneurship

Module level: 1
Module code: LUBS1001

Read more about the Introduction to Enterprise and Entrepreneurship module in the module catalogue.

Introduction to Management

Module level: 1
Module code: LUBS1170

Read more about the Introduction to Management module in the module catalogue.

Business and Society (Combined)

Module level: 1
Module code: LUBS1755

Read more about the Business and Society (Combined) module in the module catalogue.

Business and Society (Social Theory)

Module level: 1
Module code: LUBS1765

Read more about the Business and Society (Social Theory) module in the module catalogue.

Leadership Ethics

Module level: 2
Module code: IDEA2000

Read more about the Leadership Ethics module in the module catalogue.

Management, Work and Organisations

Module level: 2
Module code: LUBS2000

Read more about the Management, Work and Organisations module in the module catalogue.

Leading and Managing Small Businesses

Module level: 2
Module code: LUBS2028

Read more about the Leading and Managing Small Businesses module in the module catalogue.

Managing Innovation in Business

Module level: 2
Module code: LUBS2065

Read more about the Managing Innovation in Business module in the module catalogue.

Principles of Marketing

Module level: 2
Module code: LUBS2160

Read more about the Principles of Marketing module in the module catalogue.

Managing Social Media and Digital Work

Module level: 3
Module code: LUBS3053

Read more about the Managing Social Media and Digital Work module in the module catalogue.

Critical Perspective in Enterprise and Entrepreneurship

Module level: 3
Module code: LUBS3306

Read more about the Critical Perspective in Enterprise and Entrepreneurship module in the module catalogue.

Managing Global Value Chains

Module level: 3
Module code: LUBS3966

Read more about the Managing Global Value Chains module in the module catalogue.

Managing Innovation and Technology

Module level: 3
Module code: LUBS3975

Read more about the Managing Innovation and Technology module in the module catalogue.

Innovation Thinking and Practice

Module level: 3
Module code: LUBS3990

Read more about the Innovation Thinking and Practice module in the module catalogue.

Arts and Cultural Management

Module level: 3
Module code: PECI3705

Read more about the Arts and Cultural Management module in the module catalogue.

Experiential and Practical Applications modules for the 2024/25 academic year

Take part in hands-on enterprise and innovation projects and apply your knowledge and skills to real-world problems.

Through research projects, simulation games, case studies and real business projects, the modules in this sub-theme give you the chance to solve problems, build solutions and act on opportunities by applying your learning and skills to real world situations.

Practical exercises and project-based coursework in these modules will allow you to apply knowledge and develop techniques which are valuable to end users, organisations and society.

There are 15 modules available.

If you are an incoming year one student, you should only choose level 1 modules.

Topics in Nanotechnology

Module level: 1
Module code: CAPE1700

Read more about the Topics in Nanotechnology module in the module catalogue.

Understanding Social Enterprises

Module level: 1
Module code: LUBS1010

Read more about the Understanding Social Enterprises module in the module catalogue.

Principles of International Business

Module level: 1
Module code: LUBS1140

Read more about the Principles of International Business module in the module catalogue.

Starting Your Own Business

Module level: 1
Module code: LUBS1890

Read more about the Starting Your Own Business module in the module catalogue.

Medical Technology Futures

Module level: 2
Module code: LDES2500

Read more about the Medical Technology Futures module in the module catalogue.

Leading and Managing Small Businesses

Module level: 2
Module code: LUBS2028

Read more about the Leading and Managing Small Businesses module in the module catalogue.

Managing Innovation in Business

Module level: 2
Module code: LUBS2065

Read more about the Managing Innovation in Business module in the module catalogue.

New Enterprise Planning

Module level: 2
Module code: LUBS2080

Read more about the New Enterprise Planning module in the module catalogue.

Small Business Internationalisation and Growth

Module level: 2
Module code: LUBS2410

Read more about the Small Business Internationalisation and Growth module in the module catalogue.

Creating Alternative Futures

Module level: 3
Module code: GEOG3121

Read more about the Creating Alternative Futures module in the module catalogue.

Enterprise Consultancy

Module level: 3
Module code: LUBS3013

Read more about the Enterprise Consultancy module in the module catalogue.

Managing Global Value Chains

Module level: 3
Module code: LUBS3966

Read more about the Managing Global Value Chains module in the module catalogue.

Managing Innovation and Technology

Module level: 3
Module code: LUBS3975

Read more about the Managing Innovation and Technology module in the module catalogue.

Innovation Thinking and Practice

Module level: 3
Module code: LUBS3990

Read more about the Innovation Thinking and Practice module in the module catalogue.

Arts and Cultural Management

Module level: 3
Module code: PECI3705

Read more about the Arts and Cultural Management module in the module catalogue.

Skills and support Tools for Enterprise and Innovation modules for the 2024/25 academic year

Learn about the tools and techniques that are used to support and facilitate enterprise and innovation activity.

Modules in this sub-theme introduce the diverse tools and skills that can support those leading new innovations and initiating entrepreneurial projects.

Key focusses including the financial and legal frameworks, technology tools and planning techniques that facilitate the successful delivery of new projects are explored.

There are 12 modules available.

If you are an incoming year one student, you should only choose level 1 modules.

Principles of International Business

Module level: 1
Module code: LUBS1140

Read more about the Principles of International Business module in the module catalogue.

Introductory Financial Accounting

Module level: 1
Module code: LUBS1235

Read more about the Introductory Financial Accounting module in the module catalogue.

Introductory Management Accounting

Module level: 1
Module code: LUBS1245

Read more about the Introductory Management Accounting module in the module catalogue.

Leadership Ethics

Module level: 2
Module code: IDEA2000

Read more about the Leadership Ethics module in the module catalogue.

Leading and Managing Small Businesses

Module level: 2
Module code: LUBS2028

Read more about the Leading and Managing Small Businesses module in the module catalogue.

Contemporary Human Resource Management

Module level: 2
Module code: LUBS2580

Read more about the Contemporary Human Resource Management module in the module catalogue.

Global Perspectives on Work

Module level: 3
Module code: LUBS3097

Read more about the Global Perspectives on Work module in the module catalogue.

Forensic Accounting and Finance

Module level: 3
Module code: LUBS3120

Read more about the Forensic Accounting and Finance module in the module catalogue.

Public Enterprise and Regulation

Module level: 3
Module code: LUBS3435

Read more about the Public Enterprise and Regulation module in the module catalogue.

International Business Management

Module level: 3
Module code: LUBS3805

Read more about the International Business Management module in the module catalogue.

Strategic Human Resource Management

Module level: 3
Module code: LUBS3855

Read more about the Strategic Human Resource Management module in the module catalogue.

Employment Law

Module level: 3
Module code: LUBS3915

Read more about the Employment Law module in the module catalogue.

Social Enterprise and Social Innovation modules for the 2024/25 academic year

Explore how key social challenges are addressed through enterprise and innovation to help make a better world.

How can the key challenges facing humanity be addressed? Modules in this sub-theme will develop your understanding of how enterprise and innovation may be employed to create a social impact which addresses global challenges, through producing meaningful benefits for people in local contexts.

There are five modules available.

If you are an incoming year one student, you should only choose level 1 modules.

Understanding Social Enterprises

Module level: 1
Module code: LUBS1010

Read more about the Understanding Social Enterprises module in the module catalogue.

Introduction to Business, Environment and Corporate Responsibility

Module level: 1
Module code: SOEE1390

Read more about the Introduction to Business, Environment and Corporate Responsibility module in the module catalogue.

Diversity Management

Module level: 3
Module code: LUBS3002

Read more about the Diversity Management module in the module catalogue.

Enterprise Consultancy

Module level: 3
Module code: LUBS3013

Read more about the Enterprise Consultancy module in the module catalogue.

Public Enterprise and Regulation

Module level: 3
Module code: LUBS3435

Read more about the Public Enterprise and Regulation module in the module catalogue.

Solving Problems through Innovation modules for the 2024/25 academic year

Explore how real-world challenges can be addressed through creating new ideas and delivering solutions to fulfil needs.

Modules in this sub-theme allow you to consider how new ideas are generated through creativity to solve problems and deliver new innovations. This includes introductions to key processes and techniques that inform innovators' designs and decision-making, to tackling a range of challenges and creating break-through solutions through hands-on activities.

There are 8 modules available.

If you are an incoming year one student, you should only choose level 1 modules.

Topics in Nanotechnology

Module level: 1
Module code: CAPE1700

Read more about the Topics in Nanotechnology module in the module catalogue.

Medical Technology Futures

Module level: 2
Module code: LDES2500

Read more about the Medical Technology Futures module in the module catalogue.

Managing Innovation in Business

Module level: 2
Module code: LUBS2065

Read more about the Managing Innovation in Business module in the module catalogue.

Creating Alternative Futures

Module level: 3
Module code: GEOG3121

Read more about the Creating Alternative Futures module in the module catalogue.

Creative Interventions in the City

Module level: 3
Module code: LLLC3983

Read more about the Creative Interventions in the City module in the module catalogue.

Managing Innovation and Technology

Module level: 3
Module code: LUBS3975

Read more about the Managing Innovation and Technology module in the module catalogue.

Innovation Thinking and Practice

Module level: 3
Module code: LUBS3990

Read more about the Innovation Thinking and Practice module in the module catalogue.

Public Transport Policy and Practice

Module level: 3
Module code: TRAN3031

Read more about the Public Transport Policy and Practice module in the module catalogue.

Startup and Entrepreneurship modules for the 2024/25 academic year

Develop your understanding about how entrepreneurial thinking can transform opportunities into the launch and scale-up of new ventures to create value

Modules in this sub-theme will provide you with a core appreciation of the entrepreneurial mindset, how new businesses are created and new products and services launched. Key topics in this sub-theme include strategies to start and scale businesses, the personal role of the entrepreneur in exploiting opportunities and generating growth, as well as practical activities to develop your own entrepreneurial potential.

There are 10 modules available.

If you are an incoming year one student, you should only choose level 1 modules.

Introduction to Enterprise and Entrepreneurship

Module level: 1
Module code: LUBS1001

Read more about the Introduction to Enterprise and Entrepreneurship module in the module catalogue.

Understanding Social Enterprises

Module level: 1
Module code: LUBS1010

Read more about the Understanding Social Enterprises module in the module catalogue.

Starting Your Own Business

Module level: 1
Module code: LUBS1890

Read more about the Starting Your Own Business module in the module catalogue.

Management, Work and Organisations

Module level: 2
Module code: LUBS2000

Read more about the Management, Work and Organisations module in the module catalogue.

Entrepreneurship in Theory and Practice

Module level: 2
Module code: LUBS2045

Read more about the Entrepreneurship in Theory and Practice module in the module catalogue.

New Enterprise Planning

Module level: 2
Module code: LUBS2080

Read more about the New Enterprise Planning module in the module catalogue.

Principles of Marketing

Module level: 2
Module code: LUBS2160

Read more about the Principles of Marketing module in the module catalogue.

Small Business Internationalisation and Growth

Module level: 2
Module code: LUBS2410

Read more about the Small Business Internationalisation and Growth module in the module catalogue.

Enterprise Consultancy

Module level: 3
Module code: LUBS3013

Read more about the Enterprise Consultancy module in the module catalogue.

Critical Perspective in Enterprise and Entrepreneurship

Module level: 3
Module code:LUBS3306

Read more about the Critical Perspective in Enterprise and Entrepreneurship module in the module catalogue.

The Bigger Picture modules for the 2024/25 academic year

Understand the role of enterprise and innovation in different contexts and develop a critical appreciation of the wider impact on the economy and society.

What drives enterprise and innovation and what impact does this have? Modules in this sub-theme will support you in examining key questions on issues which affect and are affected by enterprise and innovation, both globally and in specific economic and social contexts.

Through historical, economic, technological, legal, environmental or organisational perspectives, these modules will help you understand the challenges facing economies and society and how enterprise and innovation have affected them.

There are 26 modules available

If you are an incoming year one student, you should only choose level 1 modules.