BSc (Hons) Business Management with Finance with Foundation Year
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2025-09-01 | - |
Program Overview
Business Management with Finance with Foundation Year
Overview
This course is also available with a professional placement year option.
Attendance
- Full-time
- With placement
- Course: Four year, Five year
- Next enrolment: September 2025
Introduction
This course is designed to prepare you for future studies, so everyone is welcome. You will gain a base level of knowledge in business and finance, learn the essential skills for a successful career in financial management, and develop the skills that employers look for such as project planning, team working and self-presentation.
Become Industry Ready
This programme is dual accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI), the UK's only chartered professional body dedicated to upholding the highest standards in management and leadership. You will look ahead to the technologies that will affect the work of business leaders and finance professionals in the future. You will also gain essential digital skills that will help you go further in the industry.
Course Accreditations
- Foundation Years at Salford Business School
This is for You If...
- You want to build a foundation of knowledge ahead of your future studies
- You want to learn how finance plays a vital role in business
- You are looking for a career-focused business education
Course Details
All About the Course
Your foundation year will give you a grounding in business management and finance, preparing you for your future studies. As you progress into your first, second and third years of study, you will further develop your understanding in the fields of business and finance, developing the skills needed for responsible leadership and strategic thinking.
Foundation Year
- Foundations of Business
- Sustainable Business Development
- Digital Business
- Academic and Personal Skills
- Business Project
- Employability for Life
Year One
- Digital and Business Skills
- Understanding Organisations
- Financial Crises and Symptoms
- Data Analysis for Business
- The Future of Business
- Business Finance in Practice
Year Two
- Professional Development
- Financial Markets and Institutions
- Project Management
- International Finance
- Live Project in Finance
- Business Intelligence and Dashboards
Optional Modules
- Legal Aspects of Business
- Applied Econometrics
- Business Accounting
- Contemporary Issues in International Marketing
- The Digital Workplace
- Internship
Optional Year
- Professional Experience Year
Year Three
- Business Ethics and Sustainability
- Business Finance
- Leadership and Management in Finance
- Innovation and Entrepreneurship
- Strategic Management
Optional Modules
- Big Data Analytics
- Climate Change and Sustainability in Business
- Information Security Management
- Internship
- Technology Innovation
- Investment Management
What Will I Be Doing?
Through a combination of lectures, seminars and tutorials, using learning activities such as business simulations, you will develop the practical skills and theoretical knowledge that you'll need when you begin working.
Studying at Salford Business School
Studying at Salford Business School has improved my confidence. I learnt so much so I wasn't afraid to try new things at work. I completed a one year paid work placement, I cannot even describe how valuable this was.
Career Links
As a Chartered Management Institute (CMI) accredited business school, we teach the skills that employers need, and as a result, our graduates enjoy excellent international career prospects.
Requirements
Applicant Profile
You might be a school leaver looking to better prepare for academic life or perhaps you didn’t get the grades you needed. You might also be a returning student, having taken a break from studies and looking to regain your confidence in academic processes.
Standard Entry Requirements
- GCSE: Maths and English at grade C / grade 4 or above
- UCAS Tariff points: 64
Alternative Entry Requirements
- Salford Alternative Entry Scheme (SAES)
How Much?
- Full-time home: £5,760 for Foundation Year and £9,535 for subsequent years (2025/26)
- Full-time home: £5,760 for Foundation Year and £9,535 for subsequent years (2026/27)
Additional Costs
You should also consider further costs which may include books, stationery, printing, binding and general subsistence on trips and visits.
Related Courses
- BSc (Hons) Business Management with Finance
- BSc (Hons) Business Management
- BSc (Hons) Business Management with Law
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- UCAS information: Course ID N1N4, Institution S03
Data for Courses in Business and Management
- 68% say staff value students views and opinions about the course
- 87% of students say teaching staff have supported their learning well
- 86% in work or doing further study 15 months after the course
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Program Outline
Degree Overview:
In a nutshell:
The BSc (Hons) Business Management with Finance program equips you with the skills and knowledge to tackle the challenges faced by governments and organizations worldwide. This industry-led course combines theoretical knowledge with practical experience through business simulations, live projects, and professional placements.
Objectives:
- Prepare students for fulfilling careers in business or management.
- Develop students' curiosity, adaptability, and confidence to face 21st-century challenges.
- Equip students with the skills and knowledge to succeed in financial management positions.
- Develop students' leadership and management skills.
- Teach students how to think strategically and solve problems.
Program Description:
- Foundation Year: Provides a foundation in business and key skills required for university study. Covers areas like business functions, tools, and analysis techniques.
- Year One: Develops students' understanding of organizational functions, focusing on people management, accounting, marketing, and operations. Introduces students to key business concepts like sustainability and digital business. Covers data analysis using tools like Minitab and Excel. Introduces financial decision-making using business simulations. Explores the roles and impact of financial crises. Examines the opportunities and challenges in the future of business.
- Year Two: Teaches students how to plan and carry out professional development activities to increase their employability and performance. Covers skills like self-presentation, networking, project management, and communication. Offers the opportunity to gain practical experience through a live project with a partner organization. Explores international finance and financial markets and institutions. Allows students to choose from a variety of 10-credit modules to personalize their learning.
- Professional Experience Year: (Optional) Students can choose to undertake a paid placement for a year, gaining valuable real-world experience and building their network.
- Year Three: Develops students' understanding of the ethical and sustainable aspects of business. Teaches strategic management and leadership skills. Explores leadership and management within the financial sector. Students get the opportunity to undertake an enterprise project or conduct independent research. Choose from a variety of 10-credit modules to specialize in specific areas of interest.
Other:
- The program is highly practical and career-focused.
- Industry partners are involved in the program development to ensure it is relevant and industry-informed.
- The program is taught by experienced academics who are experts in their fields.
- Students have access to a wide range of opportunities to develop their real-world skills, such as live projects, work placements, and study abroad.
- The program includes a dedicated Employability team to help students find work placements and develop their career skills.
- The program is designed to prepare students for a successful career in financial management or other business-related fields.
Outline:
Content:
- Covers key business functions, including finance, accounting, marketing, operations, and human resources.
- Includes modules on data analysis, business simulation, project management, and leadership.
- Offers students the opportunity to specialize in specific areas of interest through optional modules.
- Integrates real-world examples and case studies to enhance student learning.
Structure:
- Three years full-time or four years with a professional placement year.
- Modules are delivered through lectures, seminars, tutorials, and group work.
Modules:
- Foundation Year:
- Foundations of Business
- Sustainable Business Development
- Business Project
- Digital Business
- Employability for Life
- Academic and Personal Skills
- Year One:
- Digital and Business Skills
- Data Analysis for Business
- Business Finance in Practice
- The Future of Business
- Understanding Organisations
- Financial Crises and Symptoms
- Year Two:
- Project Management
- Professional Development
- International Finance
- Live Project in Finance
- Financial Markets and Institutions
- Choose one 10-credit module
- Year Three:
- Strategic Management
- Business Ethics and Sustainability
- Leadership and Management in Finance
- Innovation and Entrepreneurship
- Innovation in Financial Services OR Dissertation
- Choose one 10-credit module
Assessment:
- A variety of assessment methods are used, including exams, coursework, presentations, and group projects.
- Assessment is designed to reflect the types of work students will do in their future careers.
- Students' work will build their personal portfolio of professional evidence for job applications and interviews.
- Exams are only used when required for professional accreditation.
Teaching:
- The program is taught by experienced academics who are experts in their fields.
- Teaching methods include lectures, seminars, tutorials, group work, business simulations, and work placements.
- Students have access to a dedicated Employability team to help them find work placements and develop their career skills.
- The program is designed to prepare students for a successful career in financial management or other business-related fields.
Careers:
- Graduates are well-prepared for careers in a variety of industries, including finance, banking, insurance, consulting, and marketing.
- The program's focus on employability skills gives graduates a competitive edge in the job market.
- Many graduates go on to successful careers in major organizations like American Express, BBC, Citibank, Ladbrokes, Numerica, and KPMG.
Other:
- The program is located in the Maxwell building overlooking the University's beautiful Peel Park campus.
- The University of Salford is committed to providing an inclusive and supportive learning environment for all students.
- Full-time home 2024/25 £8,250.00 for Foundation Year and £9,250.00 for subsequent years.
- Full-time home 2025/26 £8,250.00 for Foundation Year and £9,250.00 for subsequent years.
- Additional costs You should also consider further costs which may include books, stationery, printing, binding and general subsistence on trips and visits.
