Entrepreneurship and Innovation Bristol United Kingdom

Entrepreneurship and Innovation Bristol, United Kingdom

With the dawn of the fourth Industrial Revolution upon us, an opportunity exists for the next generation of innovators and entrepreneurs. It has never been more paramount to possess knowledge of our rapidly changing technological landscape, and for those able to grow their ideas into realized, entrepreneurial ventures, a world of possibility awaits.

This two-week Entrepreneurship & Innovation Program at University of Bristol will provide undergraduate and graduate students a unique opportunity to learn about entrepreneurship and new venture creation in the United Kingdom, including classroom instruction from a top-ranked global institution and valuable career preparation support.

Through IES Abroad, SAF manages end-to-end logistics including curriculum development, pre-departure support, health and safety orientation, housing, transport, academic coordinator, site visits and high-level staff support for all students and staff on the program.

World-class academics from University of Bristol School of Commerce and Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship faculty and practitioners

Exclusive site visits that highlight Bristol’s dynamic startup environment

Pitch deck competition where students present start-up ideas to local founders, venture capitalists and faculty members

Entrepreneurship and Innovation Bristol, United Kingdom Program Composition & Characteristics

Entrepreneurship and Innovation curriculum – Faculty from University of Bristol, a top-ranked university worldwide, will teach students about the exciting and opportunity-filled fields of entrepreneurship and new venture creation, with valuable hands-on experiences like pitching startups to local experts providing realworld insights for students.

On-site teaching – With exclusive access to IES Abroad’s global network of teaching centers, along with a comprehensive schedule of startup and cultural site visits, students in this course experience a combination of quality in-class instructions and immersive on-site teaching.

Experience Bristol – A thriving hub in Britain’s startup scene, Bristol offers students access to a city brimming with entrepreneurial stories and lessons, as well as enriching cultural visits to sites like Berkeley Castle, the Cotswolds and the nearby Roman baths complex in Bath.

■ Arrivals

■ Residence Orientation

■ Local Area Tour

■ Program orientation

■ Networking lunch

■ Visit to local arthouse cinema

■ Entrepreneurship course

■ Business english language course

■ Entrepreneurship course

■ Career development session

■ Entrepreneurship course

■ Street art walking tour and harbourside dinner

Format

14 days in Bristol, United Kingdom

Curriculum focus

Understanding entrepreneurship and innovation in the UK and globally

Course intensity

■ 30 hours of Entrepreneurship & Innovation lectures and field study

■ 12 hours of Business English and Career Development with local start-up leaders

Faculty expertise

The University of Bristol is ranked within the top 5% of universities worldwide and is a leading British university in innovation and entrepreneurship

On-site support

Two University of Bristol School of Commerce student coordinators will accompany students during the program. University of Bristol Faculty and Global Programs staff will be available to provide support and guidance to participants

Housing style

Catered on-campus residence hall with access to high-speed Wi-Fi, breakfast, dinner, laundry facilities and common spaces

■ Entrepreneurship course

■ Business english language course

■ Free day

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

■ Tour and lunch at berkeley castle

■ Visit the English countryside in the cotswolds

■ Industry Visit/ guest lecture

■ Free evening / homework

■ Entrepreneurship course

■ Crazy Golf trip and dinner

■ Entrepreneurship course

■ Guest lecture: local entrepreneur

■ Escape Room

SUNDAY

■ Departure

■ Check out of residence hall and airport transfer

International Programs Officer, University of Manchester

“We have worked with SAF since 2015, and have been impressed with how well-prepared the students joining us through the Foundation have been. SAF staff have also always been helpful and responsive whenever we have contacted them.”

■ Entrepreneurship course

■ Site visit to local startup

■ Quiz in residence

■ Student presentations

■ Farewell lunch

■ Movie night in residence

■ Trip to city of Bath

■ Entry to historic site of roman baths

■ Explore the city

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Stephanie Nixon