RIVERFORD UNVIVERSITY OF OPEN LEARNING

RIVERFORD UNVIVERSITY OF OPEN LEARNING

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ENTREPRENEURSHIP & INNOVATION

The Bachelor of Science in Entrepreneurship & Innovation is designed for the next generation of innovators, founders, and changemakers. This program provides a hands-on, experiential learning environment where students learn to identify opportunities, create value, and launch and scale impactful ventures. The curriculum fosters a resilient, entrepreneurial mindset, preparing graduates to thrive in the startup world and to drive innovation from within established organizations.

SPECIALIZATION (Learning Paths)

Technology Entrepreneurship:
Learn to build, fund, and scale a technology startup from a disruptive idea to a market-leading enterprise.

Social Entrepreneurship:
Design and launch sustainable ventures that solve pressing social and environmental challenges while creating lasting impact.

OBJECTIVES
The Bachelor of Science in Entrepreneurship & Innovation program aims to:

Instill a resilient, problem-solving mindset capable of navigating ambiguity and embracing calculated risks.

Provide a practical toolkit for venture creation, from ideation and market validation to fundraising and scaling.

Foster innovation by teaching students how to apply emerging technologies and new business models to solve market problems.
Cultivate ethical leadership and an understanding of how to build sustainable, purpose-driven organizations.

Cultivate ethical leadership and an understanding of how to build sustainable, purpose-driven organizations.

EXPECTED PROGRAM – LEVEL OUTCOMES
Educate:
Students will acquire a strong foundation in the principles of venture creation, including lean startup methodologies and venture finance.

Develop:
Students will demonstrate the ability to identify and validate business opportunities and develop compelling value propositions.

Grow:
Students will be able to apply their skills to build teams, navigate the legal and financial aspects of a new venture, and develop go-to-market strategies.

Empower:
Students will be prepared to launch and lead new ventures, with the skills to secure funding and make a meaningful impact in their chosen industry.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
Students will build a comprehensive portfolio of skills, moving from foundational theory to specialized, real-world application.

Venture Creation and Validation:
Master the process of ideation, customer discovery, market validation, and developing a compelling business model using lean startup methodologies.

Funding and Venture Finance:
Learn the art of bootstrapping, creating a persuasive pitch deck, and navigating the worlds of angel investing and venture capital.

Marketing and Growth Hacking:
Develop skills in digital marketing, customer acquisition, branding, and sales strategies tailored for new products and services.

Startup Operations and Management:
Understand the fundamentals of building a team, creating a culture, legal formation, and protecting intellectual property.

WHO YOU WILL BECOME
Graduates of this program are prepared to be:

Founders and CEOs ready to launch their own innovative technology or social impact companies.

Product Managers who lead the development of new products in high-growth startups.

Social Innovators who build sustainable business models to solve pressing social challenges.

Intrapreneurs who drive innovation and launch new ventures from within large corporations.

WHERE YOU WILL WORK
Graduates will be prepared to create their own opportunities across a variety of settings:

Technology startups and high-growth companies.

Social enterprises, non-profits, and foundations.
Venture capital firms, incubators, and accelerators.

Self-employment as founders or independent consultants.

Venture capital firms, incubators, and accelerators.

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