Preparing for Tomorrow: Entrepreneurial Skill Development with Semester 2 MEC Units
Students from across the University of Manchester are developing applied enterprise skills this Semester 2 through a range of taught units delivered by the (MEC).
Open to students across all faculties , the Semester 2 units are designed to introduce entrepreneurial thinking while allowing students to apply their ideas to real-world challenges. The units combine academic learning with practical activities, supporting students to develop creativity, problem-solving and innovation alongside their main degree studies.
This semester鈥檚 offering includes units such as , this unit students understand the processes entrepreneurs go through when researching and developing a business opportunity, and , where students as entrepreneurs (or intrapraneurs) assess potential business opportunities using a range of business tools and models. focuses on how enterprise can be used to address environmental and social challenges through collaboration across disciplines.
The Masood Entrepreneurship Centre鈥檚 taught units are designed to be accessible to students with no prior business experience, encouraging participation from a wide range of subject areas.
Our Semester 2 units are designed to be accessible and practical. Students don鈥檛 need a business background 鈥� just curiosity and a willingness to explore new ways of thinking. We see students gain confidence very quickly as they work on ideas that matter to them both from their existing area of study or personal interest.
Alongside specialist units, students can also choose where students develop problem-solving skills, creativity, and commercial awareness acting as consultants and, , which focusses on how entrepreneurs generate the ideas that allow them to create and grow their firm,
Subject-specific options are also available, including units tailored for students in healthcare and computer science. For many students, the units provide a first opportunity to explore entrepreneurship in a supportive academic environment.
MEC changed me from a timid student into someone prepared to take entrepreneurial action鈥 have learned the values of resilience and adaptive learning. I didn鈥檛 think entrepreneurship was for me, but the unit helped me realise how useful these skills are for any career. Working on a real idea made the learning feel relevant and exciting.
The taught units typically carry 10 credits and run over one semester. Assessment is based on coursework, presentations and group projects, reflecting real-world professional and entrepreneurial practices.
Students interested in enrolling in a Semester 2 MEC unit are encouraged to check availability through My 91直播 and seek approval from their academic school where required. With strong student interest each year, the Masood Entrepreneurship Centre continues to support students from all backgrounds in developing skills that are valuable across a wide range of careers 鈥� whether in entrepreneurship, employment or further study.
To find out more about Masood Entrepreneurship Centre (MEC), head to our website .