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Rural Entrepreneurship

Aberystwyth University via FutureLearn

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Gain skills to start new rural ventures or diversify your farm with confidence

In rural communities, entrepreneurship holds immense potential as a driver for economic and community growth. Despite many rural business opportunities for first-time and existing entrepreneurs, it can be difficult to navigate without the right expertise.

This course from Aberystwyth University will help you identify and kickstart your rural business ideas into successful ventures. From harnessing your entrepreneurial mindset to learning more about fundamental business concepts, by the end of this course you’ll have all the tools to plant new seeds and grow your new business.

Along the way, you’ll be guided by industry experts and rural business specialists, helping you to identify opportunities, build your network, and turn all your business ideas into reality.

Explore the fundamentals of entrepreneurship in rural settings

At the beginning of this course, you’ll explore the unique challenges and opportunities of rural entrepreneurship by examining the external factors influencing rural businesses and how to foster an entrepreneurial mindset.

You’ll then explore the importance of networks and theories surrounding opportunities in rural settings so that you are equipped with the knowledge to identify and leverage potential avenues for business growth and development.

This course is designed for aspiring rural entrepreneurs. No prior knowledge is needed to complete this course.

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Syllabus

  • What is an Entrepreneur?
    • What is an Entrepreneur?
  • Agricultural Entrepreneurship
    • Agricultural Entrepreneurship
  • Managing Change
    • Managing Change
  • Introduction to Budgetary Accounting
    • Introduction to Budgetary Accounting

Taught by

Meirion Roberts

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