Looking forward - Aberdeen & Grampian Chamber of Commerce

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One of its key initiatives is the
the planned launch of a pioneer MSc
programme in Entrepreneurship,
the development of which is led by
Dr King Omeihe, head of discipline business management.“Our new MSc programme will
incorporate student placements
and business engagement
opportunities with a clear focus on
the application of entrepreneurial
knowledge,” he said.

“The programme is designed to
complement the school’s researchled and theoretically informed
education, with a clear focus on
the development and application
of knowledge to real-life issues.
This new world class programme
combines theoretical rigour with
a unique focus on experiential
learning gained through direct
engagement with organisations and
project-based activities.
“As a pioneer programme, the
MSc in Entrepreneurship offers an
ideal opportunity for ambitious
graduates from any background
who intend to start high-impact
businesses. It also provides
room for more experienced
entrepreneurs seeking to develop
their skills further   “The North-east of Scotland is a
prime example of a region that
promotes entrepreneurship. It has
always provided a very favourable
business environment conducive
to entrepreneurship and enterprise
creation. This has been useful for
the growth of innovative start-ups.
A region can prosper and grow if
it creates the right environment for
small businesses to operate in.
“When an area drives and promotes
entrepreneurship and enterprise
development, the rewards can
be humongous. When small
businesses grow, they contribute
by accelerating economic
development through job creation
and increased regional trade.
“The North-east is an area and
society which accelerates the
creation of new start-ups and
provides policies and opportunities
for entrepreneurship to thrive
and grow from the early stages of
development.
“It has always sought to provide
support for entrepreneurship
in terms of funding and the
development of innovative policies.
This also includes the design of
structural policies that support
firms operating within the region.
“On the part of the entrepreneurs,
there is that considerable drive to
remain productive and competitive,
however concerted effort is needed
to foster entrepreneurial values and
attitudes. This can be amplified

through education and training
initiatives.
“The Business School is currently
unlocking entrepreneurship, not
just within the university but across
the whole of the North-east. It is
taking the lead in providing a cross
fertilisation of innovative ideas
across the region.
“Support for regional
entrepreneurship is very holistic
and efficient and the university
plays a very important role
in driving and celebrating
entrepreneurship, innovation and
business activities.
“This has been useful in developing
integral, flexible and tailormade initiatives to support
entrepreneurship across the
region,” added Dr Omeihe.
He said one of the great things
about the university is its ability to
harness the expertise of the world’s
leading academics.
“Our partnerships with small
businesses and industry have
definitely enabled many companies
to connect with new skills and
technologies which are now
useful in addressing the current
challenges – and we are proud
of our collaboration with small
businesses.
“We are also proud of our
collaboration with industry
partners because our highly skilled
workforce is very important for
technological breakthroughs which
can unlock new solutions and
improve enterprise development.
“Across Aberdeen, our academics
are working in partnerships with
small businesses and industries in
terms of research, consultancies,
knowledge transfer partnerships,
education, mentoring, student
projects and some areas
of continuing professional
development.
“The university also continues
to provide a steady stream of
graduate talent who bring benefits
to local businesses.
“Our graduates continue to emerge
with the requisite skills required
to make a real impact locally and
globally. We also have a careers
and employability service team
that work in partnership with SMEs,
including start-up organisations. As
such, our current students are able
to gain valuable work experience
and skills through paid internships
which contribute to the local
community.