To become an entrepreneur it helps to have a solid foundation in economics, finance and management, combined with practical skills in innovation, marketing and technology. An entrepreneurship degree like Business Creation & Entrepreneurship combines these disciplines with real projects, mentors and contact with startups and accelerators.
BACHELOR’S DEGREE Business Creation & Entrepreneurship
The Bachelor’s Degree in Business Creation & Entrepreneurship will prepare you to launch your own startup and to take on professional roles focused on new venture creation, sustainable innovation and entrepreneurial project growth.
The objective is to support students’ aspirations by providing a solid foundation in Business and Management disciplines, with an entrepreneurship-oriented approach in a digital context.
This entrepreneurship degree combines the fundamentals of business, economics and management with a hands-on method built on real projects, mentors and direct contact with startups and founders. It is designed for anyone who wants to become an entrepreneur or drive innovation inside a company.
Want to see how this degree can shape your future in the world of entrepreneurship? Apply or join an Open Day to talk it through with our Admissions Team.
WHO DELIVERS THE COURSE:
H-FARM College
TITLE
Bachelor’s of Science – University of Chichester (180 ECTS)
LANGUAGE
English
AVAILABLE SEATS
100 seats
START AND DURATION
September 2026 (lessons from mid-September to mid-June)
LOCATION
H-FARM Campus – Roncade (TV)
TUITION FEE
EU students: €12,800.00
Non-EU students: €18,700.00
LESSONS FORMAT
Full-time, in person
Why a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Creation & Entrepreneurship
With the rise of globalization and the digital transformation of economic, social and business activities, there is a growing need for dynamic individuals who can operate flexibly and creatively to develop sustainable innovations in enterprises.
The goal of the program is to prepare students for work focused on entrepreneurship in an increasingly dynamic and digital context.
Choosing to study entrepreneurship today means far more than learning to write a business plan. It means training yourself to spot opportunities, validate ideas, build a team and turn a project into a company, supported by an ecosystem of accelerators, mentors and businesses.
Not sure whether this is the right path for you? Contact us to explore everything the program offers.
How to become an entrepreneur: degree, skills and path
There is no single way to become an entrepreneur, but the right education speeds up the journey. What should you study to become an entrepreneur? You need a solid foundation in economics, finance and management, combined with practical skills in innovation, marketing and technology. That is exactly what this entrepreneurship degree is built on.
A degree in entrepreneurship like this one gives you theory and practice together: you apply what you learn to real projects from day one, guided by founders and professionals. During the program you learn to:
- spot market opportunities and trends
- validate an idea and build a business model
- manage the early growth stages of a company
- use data and artificial intelligence to support decisions
If you want to understand exactly how an idea becomes a company, you can explore how to start a startup and how to validate your idea with an MVP. The degree gives you the foundations, these guides show you the concrete steps.
Ready to turn your ambition into a real path? Apply now and take the first step.
Participants will explore topics such as Identifying Opportunities & Trends and Innovation in Business Models to recognize and develop new market opportunities. They will apply practical methodologies like Design Thinking for Startups and the Lean Startup Methodology, which encourage a creative and flexible approach to entrepreneurial challenges.
Courses such as Emerging Tools and Technologies and AI in Entrepreneurship will provide essential tools to manage the startups of the future. For a comprehensive understanding of the market, the program includes topics such as Product-Market Fit Validation, Customer Acquisition & Growth Hacking, and Go-to-Market Strategy, all fundamental for the launch and growth of new initiatives.
Subjects like Entrepreneurial Finance & Fundraising, Accelerators & Startup Ecosystems, and Legal Foundations for Startups offer an overview of the financial and regulatory tools necessary to support innovation. Participants will also be introduced to concepts of Social Entrepreneurship, Diversity and Inclusion in Entrepreneurship, and Open Innovation and Intrapreneurship, promoting an inclusive and collaborative vision.
YEAR I:
BUILD YOUR FOUNDATIONS
CURRICULAR COURSES
Mathematics for Business – 10 ECTS
Principles of Economics – 10 ECTS
Principles of Finance and Accounting – 10 ECTS
Statistics – 10 ECTS
Principles of Marketing – 10 ECTS
Management Principles – 10 ECTS
YEAR II:
DEVELOP YOUR VERTICAL SKILLS
CURRICULAR COURSES
Data Driven Decision Making – 10 ECTS
Big Data & AI in Business – 10 ECTS
Introductory Cybersecurity – 10 ECTS
Technology for Entrepreneurs – 10 ECTS
Developing Ideas and Opportunities – 10 ECTS
Digital & Social Media Marketing – 10 ECTS
YEAR III:
GET READY FOR ANY POSSIBLE FUTURE
CURRICULAR COURSES
Working ethically and sustainably in modern business – 10 ECTS
Entrepreneurial Behaviour – 10 ECTS
Future of Digital Business – 10 ECTS
Experiential Term (internship project, pre-acceleratore, dissertation) – 30 ECTS
OBJECTIVES
The goal of this Bachelor’s Degree is to train future professionals to become entrepreneurs or innovators within a company.
This course will enable students to acquire a set of highly marketable skills: they will be able to master multiple disciplines while simultaneously emerging as leaders in specific activities and functions.
In addition to preparing students for various professional roles, this Bachelor’s Degree opens up a multitude of opportunities upon graduation.
Enhancing courses are extracurricular programs that evolve every year, following the changes in the professional landscape and the most in-demand skills. They allow you to integrate what you learn in your academic path with practical and cross-disciplinary competencies.
Through these courses, you will develop skills that help you understand and anticipate companies’ needs.
We believe that the same skills and abilities that are essential for starting a startup, such as leadership, problem-solving, resilience, strategy, risk-taking, and continuous learning, are valuable in any career path.
Through a combination of theoretical and practical learning, students gain insights, methodology, and tools that can help them succeed as entrepreneurs and in any other profession.
Our study programs are ideal for those seeking to develop a versatile and comprehensive skill set.
Our faculty consists of experienced instructors with international experience, including academics, managers, startup founders, and consultants. Our partners are leading entities in their respective fields, and our alumni are innovators in their workplaces.
To provide our students with the best opportunities to interact with this community, we have created a unique 360-degree learning experience, where learning occurs through continuous dialogue and the exchange of knowledge and experiences with guest speakers and notable personalities, through group projects, case studies, challenges, hackathons, events, networking moments, and inspirational talks.
You will find information about requirements, the selection process, and related timelines in the Admission Notice.
To apply for the Bachelor’s Degree in Business Creation & Entrepreneurship, you need:
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION
Candidates who are citizens of EU countries, the Schengen area, or non-EU countries and wish to apply for bachelor’s degree programs for the 2026/2027 academic year must have completed, or be currently enrolled in, the final year of secondary school in one of the countries within the three areas mentioned.
Applicants must hold, or obtain within the deadlines specified in the admission notice, an academic qualification suitable for admission to bachelor’s degree programs, in line with the entry requirements listed on the University of Chichester website. The academic qualification required for admission depends specifically on the country where the qualification was obtained.
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
Candidates must possess a language certification at an appropriate level to enroll. The accepted certifications are listed in the application announcement.
In some cases, it will be possible to access the course even without a certified English level. The accepted exemption cases are listed in the application announcement.
Each certification has particular characteristics, if you have doubts about which certification is most suitable for you, consult our Certification Guide.
Admission Process
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EU or Schengen Area countries:
You can apply for the program using the form available on this page. Within the form, you will need to provide several pieces of information, including:
-your personal details;
-your transcript from the second-to-last year of secondary school completed;
-a motivational video in English – watch the tutorial on how to create a motivational video;
-your English language certificate (if already obtained).
Non-EU countries:
You can apply for the program using the form available on this page. Students from non-EU countries must pay an application fee of €50. If admitted to the program, this amount will be deducted from the pre-enrollment fee or the enrollment fee.
Within the same form, you will need to provide several pieces of information, including:
-your personal details;
-your transcript from the second-to-last year of secondary school completed;
-a personal statement;
-a reference letter.
EU or Schengen Area countries:
After submitting the online application, you will be contacted by the Admissions Team to schedule your motivational interview, which will be conducted in English. Interviews will take place on the dates indicated in the admission notice. During the interview, in addition to motivation, academic and extracurricular experiences, your level of English will also be assessed.
Non-EU countries:
Candidates from non-EU countries who have completed the application correctly will be invited to an asynchronous admission interview.
After the interview, you will receive the outcome of your application via email.
EU or Schengen Area countries:
Admitted candidates will have the opportunity to accept their place and proceed with pre-enrollment or enrollment, as applicable, as follows:
-by completing the pre-enrollment/enrollment form received via email;
-by paying the pre-enrollment/enrollment fee for the 2026/2027 academic year.
Non-EU countries:
Admitted candidates will have the opportunity to accept their place and proceed with pre-enrollment as follows:
-by completing the pre-enrollment form received via email;
-by paying the pre-enrollment fee for the 2026/2027 academic year.
Only after obtaining a visa will students be able to proceed with enrollment by completing the enrollment form received via email and paying the first installment for the 2026/2027 academic year.
For the 2026/27 academic year, several application rounds are scheduled.
EU or Schengen Area countries:
- Online application
- Admission’s interview
- Outcome
- Pre-enrollment
- Enrollment
- EARLY DECISION
- 15/10 – 30/11
- 3 e 4 December
- 5 December
- 15 December
- 01 – 31/07
- 1 ROUND
- 1/12 -31/01
- 3 February
- 6 February
- 15 February
- 01 – 31/07
- 2 ROUND
- 1/02-30/03
- 1 April
- 3 April
- 15 April
- 01 – 31/07
- 3 ROUND
- 1/04 -31/05
- 4 June
- 8 June
- 15 June
- 01 – 31/07
- 4 ROUND
- 1/06 -31/07
- 4 August
- 6 August
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- from 6 to 17 August
- 5 ROUND
- 1/08 – 31/08
- 2 September
- 3 September
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- from 3 to 5 September
- ROLLING
- 1/09 -5/10
- Rolling
- The day after the interview
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- Within 3 days from the application outcome and no later than October 10
Extra-EU countries
- Online application
- Asynchronous interview
- Outcome
- Pre-enrollment
- Enrollment
- EARLY DECISION
- 15/10 – 30/11
- Within 7 days from the application submission
- Within 7 days from the interview
- Within 7 days from the results
- 1/07–31/07
- 1 ROUND
- 1/12-31/01
- Within 7 days from the application submission
- Within 7 days from the interview
- Within 7 days from the results
- 1/07–31/07
- 2 ROUND
- 1/02 – 30/03
- Within 7 days from the application submission
- Within 7 days from the interview
- Within 7 days from the results
- 1/07–31/07
- 3 ROUND
- 1/04-31/05
- Within 7 days from the application submission
- Within 7 days from the interview
- Within 7 days from the results
- 1/07–31/07
- 4 ROUND
- 1/06-30/06
- Within 7 days from the application submission
- Within 7 days from the interview
- Within 7 days from the results
- 1/07-31/07
The application deadline for students from non-EU countries is June 30, 2026.
Students can start the online application process even without a high school diploma (or equivalent) or an English language certificate. However, any missing documents must be submitted by the deadlines indicated in the admission notice.
Academic qualification: October 16, 2026
English certificate: October 16, 2026
Students who are currently attending the 4th year of secondary school, as well as students enrolled in the penultimate year of a study program leading to an internationally recognized qualification suitable for admission, can apply early for this bachelor’s degree program for the 2027/28 academic year. For more information, please refer to the admission notice.
Applicants who intend to enroll in the program with the recognition of previously earned credits must:
- successfully complete the admission process as outlined in the respective admission calls;
- request credit recognition through the procedure described in this document.
For more information, visit this page or write to admission.college@h-farm.com.
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Access to this program is reserved for student-athletes competing at a national or international level, depending on the sport practiced.
Candidates from non-EU countries will have the opportunity to participate in the “Global Talent Grant” program and compete for a tuition fee reduction through the application form.
The tuition fee for this Bachelor’s Degree for the 2026/27 academic year is as follows:
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EU or Schengen Area students: €12,800.00
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Non-EU students: €18,700.00
Payment can be made in 3 installments. If tuition fees are paid after the deadline indicated in the contract, the following penalties will apply: €100 from the 1st to the 10th day after the deadline; €200 from the 11th to the 20th day after the deadline; €200 and a suspension of the academic record from the 21st day onward.
1st installment
EU or Schengen Area students:
€4,800 (€800 at pre-enrollment + €4,000 at enrollment)
Non-EU students:
€7,700 (€1,500 at pre-enrollment + €6,200 at enrollment)
2nd installment
EU or Schengen Area students:
€4,000 by January 15, 2027
Non-EU students:
€5,500 by January 15, 2027
3rd installment
EU or Schengen Area students:
€4,000 by May 15, 2027
Non-EU students:
€5,500 by May 15, 2027
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Careers after an entrepreneurship degree
What can you do after an entrepreneurship degree? The program doesn’t only prepare you to found a startup: it trains professionals who can bring innovation anywhere. Typical roles include startupper and founder, business developer, innovation manager, project manager, marketing specialist, product owner and innovation consultant.
Compensation varies widely by country, role and experience. Entry-level roles generally offer competitive starting salaries, with strong growth potential for those who move into managerial positions or successfully launch their own venture.
Want to figure out which career path best fits your goals? Talk to our Admissions Team.
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Experience Consultant
During the second semester of the third year, students have the opportunity to put into practice the skills acquired throughout their course of study by choosing one of the following three options:
An internship at a company or organization in Italy or abroad, accompanied by a one-week intensive course on research methods and on preparing the business project report and final pitch.
Guided by experts from H-FARM’s Entrepreneurship & Startup Center, students can develop their startup project, which will form the basis of a business project report and a final pitch.
An academic thesis and individual research, accompanied by a one-week intensive course on research methods and writing techniques.
There are numerous “JOB ON CAMPUS” opportunities available, providing students with a chance to get involved, develop useful skills, and earn some income during their university years.
For instance, students can apply for positions within LUMINA, an agency structured like a real consulting firm, where professionals and faculty from H-FARM College serve as mentors.
Another opportunity is to join the FARMEDIA team, a media agency that engages in activities typical of the digital communication industry.
Want to see the campus in person and understand whether this path is right for you? Book a visit or join the next Open Day.
FAQ
A degree in entrepreneurship prepares you to launch your own startup and to take on innovation-driven roles in companies, accelerators, venture capital funds and innovation hubs. It builds a versatile skill set that combines business fundamentals with the ability to spot opportunities and manage uncertainty.
Yes, absolutely. You don’t need a business project in mind. The program helps you develop ideas, spot opportunities and build a business from scratch: you will learn how to validate an idea, create a team, design a business model and pitch it to potential investors.
No. While the focus is on entrepreneurship, the skills you gain are also valuable if you want to work in corporate innovation, project management, business development or startup environments. An entrepreneurial mindset is increasingly in demand within companies as well.
The Bachelor’s Degree in Business Creation & Entrepreneurship gives you the foundations of business and entrepreneurship over three years, ideal after secondary school. The Master’s Degree in Entrepreneurship, Startups & Innovation is a one-year program for those who already hold a degree and want to specialize in launching and scaling a venture.
Beyond launching your own startup, you can work in accelerators, venture capital funds and innovation hubs, or in companies as an innovation manager or product owner. The program prepares you to deal with uncertainty, find solutions and lead teams and projects with an entrepreneurial spirit.
Yes, and it is encouraged. The program lets you develop your own project, integrating it into some courses and practical activities. You will have access to co-working spaces, mentors and potential partners, and you will be able to test your product or service in a real-world environment.