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Discover the entrepreneur in you

Learn what it takes excel in the world of business

Gain the expertise and entrepreneurial spirit to influence local and global economies. Make lasting positive impacts on societies and the lives of individuals.

That's what you could if you study business. You'll also develop transferable skills that you'll use throughout your professional life in areas such as team working, prioritisation, planning, IT, entrepreneurship and communication. Here, you can learn a little about what it takes to start your own online business, and the things you could do with business degree.

Using the Discovery Series workshops

The workshops are available on demand. Just write your name and go to the interactive learning platform. Follow the instructions, watch the videos and discover where the subjects could take you.

Become an online entrepreneur workshop

How do online business owners make money? Learn the methods that online entrepreneurs use to attract people to their websites and make sales. Through the use of shopping carts, pricing and menu pages, you'll see how they develop a range of tools to shape their brands and make a profit.


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