Bachelor’s Degree in Entrepreneurship – ARPEL4Entrep

In 2021 Advenio eAcademy in collaboration with the University of Bari, Aldo Moro, Italy; University of Ioannina, Greece; Vilnius University, Lithuania;  and University of Žilina, Slovakia commenced development on an ARPEL based Bachelor’s Degree in Entrepreneur-ship. This web-based solution provided applicants with the opportunity to get recognition for their non-formal and informal learning as well as for their work and relevant life experience. Following the successful graduation of the first cohort in 2023, Advenio eAcademy as the awarding body, in collaboration with the partner HEIs is offering the programme to suitably experienced applicants.

The Programme comprises three stages: Stage 1: ARPEL process is primarily system based and will include one or more online interviews as part of the evaluation process, Stage 2: Course subject modules and Stage 3: final research project. During Stages 2 and 3, in addition to the self-learning elements, students would be required to attend one weekly online tutorial/workshop. The blended learning programme includes and additional weekly support on-site classroom session to guide and support students in the preparation of their coursework.

 The online learning programme is delivered over a period of 84 weeks based on the sequential scheduling of the final research project on completion of the course subject modules. The blended learning programme in Malta is delivered over a period of 64 weeks, where the research project module runs in parallel with the subject modules.

The Bachelor’s Degree in Entrepreneurship programme comprises :

Stage 1 – ARPEL process: Steps 1 – 4 including online interviewing and evaluation

Stage 2 – Subject course modules: a selection of 8 out of 10 subjects 

Stage 3 – Final research project: practical research project to launch or grow the business

Entry Requirements:

• Successful completion of an approved secondary qualification

And

• Evidence of English language proficiency of IELTS level 5 results, or equivalent certificate

And

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

Target Group:

The target groups for this programme are as follows:

• Entrepreneurs with more than 4 years of SME experience, but without an MQF Level 6 qualification
• Entrepreneurs with an MQF Level 6 or 7 qualification in subjects not related to Business studies
• Students with post-secondary qualifications (A-levels) in any business and management related subject including Accounting, Finance, Business and Management Studies, Marketing, Human Resource Management and others.

The target audience: Ages 19-30/31-65/65+.

Teaching & learning:

Online – using elearning platform from www.aea.academy (https://elearn.arpel4entrep.com/)

Onsite – Easy School of Languages,21 St. Ursula Street, Il-Belt Valletta VLT1230

Language of Instruction : English

Hours of Total Learning:

Contact Hours: 1172

Self-study hours: 2986 Supervised placement and practice hours: 204

Assessment hours: 138

Total Learning Hours: 4,500

Assessment Methods:

Each Module will be assessed as follows:

Quality of contributions provided in Forums (20%)

Quality of contributions provided in tutorials (20%)

Assignments which will be research based (60%)

Learning Outcomes:

The learner will be able to:

• Evaluate current personal, team and an organisation’s core competencies.
• Proceed with suggesting team training needs based on current core competencies and needs analysis.
• Identify the required knowledge and skill set required for the current, desired task, being it communication skills, theoretical or applied knowledge.
• Illustrate the knowledge and skills of collecting information pertaining to entrepreneurship and related fields.
• Identify the need of further knowledge and proceed with drafting a personal learning needs plan and plan further studies.
• Evaluate the potential and limitations of management science, its role in society and an individual’s responsibility for how it is used.
• Gain the analytical ability needed to develop a continual understanding of the challenges that an international business would be facing.

Admission Process

• Complete the online form – https://forms.office.com/e/FU8BDEWnr1
• Send required documents and await approval.
• Send payment for ARPEL process.
• Attend the Evaluation Interview and earn the final ECTS score in ARPEL process at Level 6.
• If the ECTS credits earned are equal to or above 74, students will be eligible for the full Bachelor’s Degree in Entrepreneurship Programme.
• Once selected, applicants will be invited to proceed with the programme on the basis of the terms and conditions provided.

Fee Structure

Bachelor’s Degree in Entrepreneurship (EQF/MQF Level 6 180 ECTS) – ARPEL Process of 90 ECTS ,8 Subject Modules of 8 ECTS credits each & Research Project

Online programme (84 weeks part-time): €9,540 / – Blended learning programme (64 weeks full-time): €13,240

Award in SME Operations (EQF/MQF Level 6) – ARPEL Process of 90 ECTS – Online programme (12 weeks): €890

Award in Entrepreneurship (EQF/MQF Level 6) – ARPEL Process of 90 ECTS & 8 Subject Modules of 8 ECTS credits each  (60 weeks): Online programme : €8,490 / Blended learning programme : €11,690

Arrangements will also be made to host students for individuals course modules of EQF/MQF Level 6 – 8 ECTS (6 weeks duration) :- Online : €890 / Blended €1,350

Scholarship Schemes for Maltese residents

Get Qualified Scheme – 70% refund of course fee as a tax rebate

Intakes

Intake 1: January 22/01/2024

Intake 2: March 04/03/2024

Intake 3: April 15/04/2024

Intake 4: May 27/05/2024

Intake 5: July 08/07/2024

Intake 6: August 26/08/2024

Intake 7: October 07/10/2024

Intake 8: November 18/11/2024

Contact Details: admin@aea.academy / info@aea.academy

Click here for further information about the Blended Application Process

Click here for further information about the Online Application Process

Click here to download the programme leaflet.