This course is not accepting applications for deferred entry.
University of Salford has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
This TechSkills accredited course equips you with the knowledge, skills and hands‑on experience to succeed in the digitally driven business world. Developed with industry insight, Business Information Technology emphasises real‑world learning through simulated and live projects, ensuring you can apply theory directly to practice. The foundation year provides the ideal starting point if you want extra support before beginning degree‑level study. You’ll build confidence in academic writing, digital skills and business concepts, while strengthening your communication and problem‑solving abilities. This year is designed to prepare you for success, giving you the study skills and confidence to progress smoothly into the full honours programme. Once you move into the main degree, you’ll gain expertise in industry‑standard IT and digital workplace tools, data analysis for business, information management and digital transformation. You’ll strengthen both your technical and communication skills, working alongside industry partners across Greater Manchester and beyond. Aligned with the professional standards and expectations of business IT graduates, this course ensures you develop the skills and behaviours employers are actively seeking, giving you a clear edge in the job market. By choosing this course, you’ll stand out in a competitive job market with a depth of understanding in information management and Industry 4.0 technology.
- Build confidence in academic, business and digital skills to prepare for degree‑level study
- Explore introductory concepts in IT, business and management in a supportive environment
- Strengthen communication, teamwork and problem‑solving abilities
- Gain the study skills needed to progress into the full honours programme
Modules
Your foundation year will give you a grounding in business information technology, preparing you for your future studies. As the course progresses, you'll look at how future managers can grasp the advantages of technology in an industry 4.0 world. This industry-informed undergraduate degree combines practice-based use of digital tools with a challenging academic curriculum bringing together modules from IT, computing and management degrees. You will explore the world of information technology and the tools and techniques to ensure success in a technology driven workspace. You'll study the application of emerging business technologies and apply digital tools to present digital innovation ideas and solutions, and explore more specialised theories, gaining skills that will be transferable across the business and technology industries. You'll study in a dynamic environment and learn practical management skills from business simulations and live projects, and get hands on with a wide range of industry standard technologies. / 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; Business Information Systems; Data Analysis for Business; The Future of Business; Business Intelligence in Practice / Year Two: Professional Development; Web Application Development; Project Management; Mobile App Development; Live Project for Information Technology; Business Intelligence and Dashboards; Young Enterprise; Legal Aspects of Business; Applied Econometrics; Business Accounting; Contemporary Issues in International Marketing; The Digital Workplace; Internship / Year Three: Business Ethics and Sustainability; Business Innovation and Digital Transformation; Leadership and Management in Business Information Technology; Innovation and Entrepreneurship; Business IT Project; Strategic Management; Big Data Analytics; Climate Change and Sustainability in Business; Information Security Management; Internship; Investment Management; Technology Innovation
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, discussions, reports and more.
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:
- N190
- 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
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
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Additional fee information
Please visit the University of Salford website for more information.
Provider information
University of Salford
The Crescent
Salford
M5 4WT