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Course summary
Looking to build confidence and academic skills before diving into a full Business and Finance programme? The Foundation Year introduces key concepts in business, accounting and digital literacy, giving you a strong platform for success. Explore how businesses operate and make financial decisions, with modules covering economics, business law, financial markets, project management and strategic leadership. You'll gain hands-on experience through live projects and simulations, and have the option to take a paid placement year to boost your employability. The course is accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI), meaning you can graduate with a professional qualification alongside your degree. / Build core academic and business skills. / Develop digital fluency with tools like Excel, Power BI, and Minitab. / Explore future-facing topics including financial markets, risk and innovation. / Gain a dual accredited Chartered Management Institute (CMI) degree. All our undergraduate business courses are available with: • Placement Year - on the placement year option, you will not pay fees to the University and will earn a wage for the work that you do. • Study Abroad – study with one of our partner Universities for a semester or a year. Develop your skills You’ll look ahead to the technologies that will affect the work business professionals in the future and gain the essential digitals skills that will help you go further in the industry, such as: / Microsoft Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Project, Word and 365 / Power BI / Body swap technology / Xero Accounting Software A degree you can trust Our Business and Finance undergraduate programme is dual accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI), the UK's sole chartered professional body dedicated to upholding the highest standards in management and leadership. Please note that the content of this course is currently being reviewed, to ensure we offer the most up to date module content for all of our students. We do expect that some of the content will change from that which you will see on this page. As soon as we know the full details of this, all applicants will be informed about the new content. Find out more at www.salford.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/business-and-finance-with-foundation-year. This course is not available to International applicants.
Modules
Your Foundation Year will introduce business principles, accounting basics and digital literacy. This year is designed to strengthen your academic skills and prepare you for university-level study, with a focus on employability, communication and understanding how businesses operate. In your first year, you’ll explore the foundations of business and finance through modules in economics, business law, financial principles and data analysis. You’ll also develop digital and professional skills using tools like Excel and Power BI, setting the stage for deeper financial and strategic learning. Your second year focuses on financial markets, project management, microeconomics and business intelligence. You’ll begin applying theory to practice through simulations and live projects, and can tailor your learning with optional modules. You’ll have the opportunity to take a paid placement year in industry, gaining valuable experience and boosting your employability before graduation. In your final year, you’ll tackle advanced topics such as industrial economics, strategic management, innovation and sustainability. You’ll also complete a major project or dissertation, applying everything you’ve learned to a real-world business challenge and preparing for your future career. Please note that the content of this course is currently being reviewed, to ensure we offer the most up to date module content for all of our students. We do expect that some of the content will change from that which you will see on this page. As soon as we know the full details of this, all applicants will be informed about the new content.
Assessment method
We use different assessment techniques in different modules and try to ensure all assessments reflect the types of work you will do after graduating. This may include portfolio work, presentations and business pitches.
How to apply
14Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- N219
- Institution code:
- S03
- Campus name:
- Peel Park Campus
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Foundation
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 64 points
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Student Outcomes
Operated by the Office for Students
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
University of Salford
The Crescent
Salford
M5 4WT