Study Mode:
Full time: 3 Years
Part time: 4 Years
Start Date:
September 2025
Administrative Unit:
Department of Agricultural
Economics and Extension
Email: daee@sta.uwi.edu
Phone: 1(868) 662 2002 ext. 82094
Programme Overview
The BSc Major in Entrepreneurship is a comprehensive programme that equips you with the knowledge, skills, and mindset needed to thrive in the world of business innovation and start-ups. Combining courses in business management, marketing, finance, and innovation, this programme provides you with a solid foundation in entrepreneurship. The programme also emphasises critical thinking, problem-solving, and leadership skills to empower you to navigate the challenges of entrepreneurship. Through hands-on projects and case studies, you will gain practical experience in identifying market opportunities, developing business plans, marketing plans, and all other aspects of starting and managing your own businesses.
PROGRAMME GOAL
The BSc Major in Entrepreneurship is a dynamic and innovative programme designed to cultivate your entrepreneurial mindset and skills you need to succeed in today’s competitive business landscape. This interdisciplinary programme combines courses in innovation, ICT applications, law, finance and business planning to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of how to start your business and add value to a successful business.
GRADUATE CAREER PATHS
- Entrepreneur
- Product Developer
- Marketing Director
- Processor
- Consultant
Programme Breakdown
The major in Entrepreneurship is composed of 15 compulsory Year 1 credits and 30 Year 2 and 3 credits comprised of 24 core course credits and 6 elective credits.
Students choosing this major should not enroll for the existing minor in Entrepreneurship.
Students enrolled in this major can pursue a single major, a double major or combine it with one or two minors.
COURSE LISTING
PREREQUISITES
LEVEL I – SEMESTER 1
ACCT 1002 Introduction to Financial Accounting
AGRI 1003 Mathematics for Scientists
AGBU 1005 Introduction to Microeconomics
LEVEL I – SEMESTER 2
AGBU 1006 Macroeconomic Fundamentals for Caribbean Agriculture
ENTR 1001 Introduction to Entrepreneurship, Creativity and Problem Solving
SECTION A (Core Courses)
LEVEL II – SEMESTER 1
ENTR 2000 ICT Applications for Business
ENTR 2003 Entrepreneurial Law
LEVEL II – SEMESTER 2
ENTR 2001 Introduction to Innovation and Decision Making
ENTR 2002 Entrepreneurial Business Planning
LEVEL III – SEMESTER 1
ENTR 3000 Export Market Case Studies and Practice
ENTR 3001 Entrepreneurial Marketing
LEVEL III – SEMESTER 2
ENTR 3003 Entrepreneurial Finance
ENTR 3002 Case Studies in Entrepreneurship
SECTION B – ELECTIVES
(A minimum of 2 elective courses is required)
SEMESTER 1
AGBU 3006 Agricultural Project Appraisal and Implementation
HUEC 3004 Food Product Development
MGMT 2021 Business Law
MGMT 2007 Introduction to E-Commerce
SEMESTER 2
AGBU 3003 Introduction to Ecotourism: Production Design and Management
AGBU 3009 International Trade Policy & Regulations
MGMT 3032 Entrepreneurial Studies
HUEC 3010 Housing and the Environment
HUEC 3020 Development of Caribbean Cuisine
HUEC 3027 Introduction to Research Methods
Entry Requirements
To enter into this programme, you must possess one of the following:
- UWI Certificate in Agriculture
- UWI Certificate in Human Ecology
- UWI Certificate in Environmental Geography
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Passes in ANY two (2) 2-unit CAPE courses or two GCE A-level subjects and a minimum of five (5) subjects at CSEC General Proficiency (Grade I-III) or GCE O-level, or their equivalents, which must include English Language and Mathematics
- An approved Associate Degree with a minimum GPA of 2.5