Knowledge:
-Students will gain a thorough understanding of liberal arts disciplines and learn how these areas interconnect with the world of business and leadership. This interdisciplinary approach will allow them to see how various fields shape modern business practices and decision-making processes.
-They will explore fundamental entrepreneurial concepts, including business models, financial management principles, strategic communication, and effective leadership. These core topics provide students with the skills and insights necessary for building and managing ventures successfully.
-Students will explore the foundations of critical inquiry, learning to ask meaningful and probing questions that drive both academic growth and entrepreneurial decision-making.
-Students will develop an understanding of ethical considerations in business contexts, recognising their responsibility when developing ideas and leading business ventures.
Skills:
-Students will enhance their ability to critically analyze texts, ideas, and arguments from multiple perspectives, developing key skills for academic inquiry, business analysis, and thoughtful decision-making.
-Through hands-on projects and activities, students will improve their ability to create and present comprehensive business plans, integrating financial projections, marketing strategies, and operational goals for a solid foundation in business planning.
-By engaging in interdisciplinary problem-solving, students will cultivate an entrepreneurial mindset, using creativity and critical thinking to address challenges with innovative and effective solutions.
-Group projects will strengthen students’ leadership and collaboration skills, as they learn to motivate teams, delegate responsibilities, and drive collective success in dynamic environments.
-Pitching and presentation skills will be honed through opportunities to express complex ideas clearly and persuasively, equipping students to effectively communicate business ideas to potential investors, partners, and stakeholders.
Attitude:
-Students will cultivate a proactive and solution-oriented entrepreneurial mindset, recognizing opportunities where others see challenges, while embracing intellectual curiosity and openness to new ideas across disciplines.
-They will develop resilience, learning to view failure as a stepping stone to success, and adapting to both academic and entrepreneurial challenges, igniting the flexibility needed for personal and professional growth.
-An ethical approach to both business and learning will be emphasized, as students understand the importance of integrity, fairness, and responsibility in leadership, decision-making, and their roles within their communities.
-Through collaboration in group projects and discussions, students will appreciate diverse perspectives, learning how to work effectively in teams and apply ethical practices in both academic and business environments.
Applications:
-By engaging in hands-on projects and entrepreneurial ventures, students will develop and execute business plans, from concept development to market research and implementation, reflecting the liberal arts approach to problem-solving.
-Students will apply communication and presentation skills by delivering business pitches, effectively conveying their ideas to academic audiences, investors, or stakeholders.
-Through business simulations, case studies, and project-based learning, students will learn to apply innovative thinking and business strategies, while gaining a better understanding of their academic interests, potential career paths, and future goals.
