Activities

The Enterprise Gym runs a wide range of activities, including a business plan competition [1], conferences, and special one-off events. Participating students have the chance to win a range of awards [2] including our prestigious “Iron Man” award, and the title of “Enterprise Gym Champion” – both presented at our exclusive Annual Awards Dinner.

In 2010 / 2011, we hosted National and International S [3]upercoaches [3], had a university-wide rubber duck-hunt, awarded £4500 in prize money, delivered over 90 free events for students, and handed out over 300 awards to students.

View photos from our activities throughout the year (coming soon)!

Our contribution to enterprise and entrepreneurship was recognised by Enterprise UK [4] who awarded the Enterprise Gym [5] an “Outstanding Impact Award 2010”.

In the 2011 / 2012 session, we’re building on our previous success and are running even more activities. And we’re introducing a range of accredited modules [6].

Find out more about what’s on offer below.
 

Events

Discovery Challenge and Training Workshops [1]
Our signature business plan competition.

Supercoaches [3]
Business leaders share unique insights and career tips.

Special Training Workshops [7]
One-off workshops covering specific topics or teaching specific skills.

Business Surgeries [8]
Free help to develop your business idea.

Networking [9]
Opportunities to improve your networking skills and meet new people.

DS3C Conference [10]
Our annual sustainability conference.

Summer Boot Camp [11]
Aimed at 4th Years and thos about to Graduate.
 

Virtual Enterprise

New for 2011 / 2012, Virtual allows you to run your own virtual business using SimVenture [12] software. With a £250 cash prize on offer, you'll be competing with other students from multiple subject-areas across the university as you strive to generate the largest profit after 12 simulated months of trading!

Start your own Virtual business! [13]
 

Enterprise Theory

Our online theory modules have been updated for the 2011 / 2012 academic year. This self-study activity, designed to deepen your understanding of enterprise and entrepreneurship, consists of 11 PowerPoint presentations and 11 quizzes, each with 10 questions.

Start Enterprise Theory now! [14]
 

Projects

Full details of 2011 / 2012 Enterprise Gym Projects [15] coming soon! Keep an eye on the Enterprise Gym website [5], Enterprise Gym Facebook page [16], or Enterprise Gym Twitter feed [17] to keep up with the latest!
 

Accredited Modules 

New for 2011 / 2012, the Enterprise Gym [18] will be delivering modules in entrepreneurship accredited by the University of Dundee [19].

GY20001 – “Introduction to Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Small Business Start-Up” [20]
This module allows you to deepend your understanding of entrepreneurship and innovation; while also providing teaching on the practical elements of starting and running a business. As with our non-accredited activities, much of the module is led by our honourary lecturers and associates - all senior business people who are involved in businesses on a day-to-day basis.