Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)-Bachelor’s in Entrepreneurship

Yes, the Bachelor’s in Entrepreneurship programme is available Online (Part-time basis).

The duration of Online (Part-time basis) programme is 84 weeks.

The next intake is in October 2021 and in 2022 four intakes are available January, April, July & October.

Next online intake will commence in October 2021.

The application deadline for the programme is October 2021.

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The level 6 Bachelor’s in Entrepreneurship is a certified 180 ECTS credit programme.

There are three stages in the Bachelor’s in Entrepreneurship programme;

Stage 1: Accreditation and recognition of prior experiences and learning (ARPEL) Process (12 Weeks)

Stage 2: Subject Modules (48 Weeks)

Stage 3: Final Project (24 Weeks)

The online process include four steps to complete the process;

Step 1: System based collection of data

Step 2: Data Substantiation

Step 3: Evaluation and interview/s

Step 4: Validation and issue of Credits

• Successful completion of an approved secondary qualification

And

• Evidence of English language proficiency of IELTS level 5 results, or equivalent if secondary level of education was not delivered in English language

And

• Minimum of 4 years of entrepreneurial work experience in middle/senior level within an SME environment

The applicants need to furnish the information regarding their formal, informal, non-formal learning and work experience in this step.

Formal Learning – includes any formal and accredited qualifications/awards achieved by the applicants at EQF/MQF Levels 4, 5 and 6.

Informal Learning – includes the recognition and accreditation of any informal learning activities undertaken such as non-accredited courses and CPD hours. Also any excess ECTS credits from formal learning, could also be accounted in this stage.

Non-formal learning – includes any personal involvement in philanthropic, hobbies or other external interests, any personal triumph or challenge reflecting strength of character, leadership and perseverance and any other extraordinary life experience.

Work experience – a minimum of 4 years entrepreneurial work experience in middle management level is required for entry to the programme. Different categories of work experience will be highlighted to distinguish between the type of experience gained at either middle or senior level and the type of responsibilities the applicant has fulfilled.

The  Accreditation and recognition of prior experiences and learning (ARPEL) offers a maximum of 90 ECTS credits at EQF/MQF Level 6.

• Starting & Managing a Business
• Fundamentals of EU Business Law
• Managing People in SMEs
• Marketing Practice for SMEs
• Digital Marketing Practices for SMEs
• ICT & Applications for SMEs
• Financial Management of Small business
• Fundamentals of eCommerce
• Creativity & Innovation for SMEs
• Business Simulation for Management Practice

• The final project include Research and Development of an investor-ready Business Plan.

The Online Bachelor’s in Entrepreneurship programme fee structure is as follows;

Fees Structure

         Stage 1: ARPEL Process
               Step 1: Self Evaluation
               Step 2: Submission of Supporting documents
                                                                    Total fee for Step 1 & 2 – € 240
               Step 3: Confirmation & Evaluation
               Step 4: Review & Validation
                                                                    Total fee for Step 3 & 4 – €1,220

           Total fee in Stage 1 of ARPEL Process- €1,460

           Stage 2: Subject Modules (8 out of 10 Subject Modules) €690*8  = € 5,520

           Stage 3: Final project – € 1,590

           Total fee for Online Bachelor’s degree in Entrepreneurship programme – € 8,570 

Re-evaluation & Re-sit Fees:

If student gets less than 74 ECTS – € 250 (within a period of 12 months)
If student gets more than 74 ECTS – € 50 (within a period of 12 months)
Subject Modules – € 50
Final Project – € 250

One time Deposit Fee : € 500*

*Note: Applicants should complete ARPEL Steps 1 & 2 and apply for Scholarships by 31st October 2021. The ARPEL Consortium shall be the final arbiter on decisions regarding the scholarship details. Successful candidates will be asked to place a deposit of €500 which will be refunded on their completion of the programme irrespective of the results. Students who do not complete the programme will forfeit this deposit.

Candidates will be asked to place a deposit of €500 which will be refunded on their completion of the programme irrespective of the results. Students who do not complete the programme will forfeit this deposit. Apart from the programme cost and deposit fee no other fees are charged to the applicants.

• The following payment programme applies:-

  Stage 1: ARPEL Process

  Steps 1 & 2:      prior to the commencement

  Steps 3 & 4:      50% of fees to be paid upon confirmation

                              50% of fees to be paid on completion of Step 3

                     Stage 2: Course Modules

  50% of fees to be paid prior to commencement

  50% of fees to be paid on prior to completion of course module 4

                     Stage 3: Final Project

                          Fees to be paid prior to commencement

• Once paid, fees are not refundable.

A number of full scholarships will be offered for Intake 1 commencing in October 2021 as part of the Erasmus+ co-funding agreement entered into by Advenio eAcademy, on behalf of the ARPEL consortium, and Erasmus+. Click here to see the Programme Fee & Scholarships.

Advenio eAcademy is situated in Ta Xbiex, Malta. The programme is offered completely online by Advenio eAcademy and the members of the ARPEL consortium.

The members of the ARPEL consortium are as follows;

• Advenio eAcademy (Malta)
• University of Bari Aldo Moro (Italy)
• University of Ioannina (Greece)
• University of Zilina (Slovakia)
• Vilinius University (Lithuania)
• AllSecure Ltd -eBusiness Systems (Malta).
• EUCEN European Centre for Entrepreneurial Networks (Spain)