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Business Management with Foundation Year at University of Salford - UCAS

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2026 - 2027
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University of Salford has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

Course summary

This degree equips you to thrive in today’s fast‑moving, tech‑driven world. Accredited by TechSkills with the prestigious Tech Industry Gold standard, it is among the first business management programmes in the UK to earn this employer‑led recognition for excellence in digital, professional and real‑world skills. 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 developing the study habits and problem‑solving abilities needed to succeed. This year is designed to prepare you for progression into the full honours programme, where you’ll explore leadership, innovation and sustainability in depth. Once you move into the main degree, you’ll apply your knowledge through live projects, industry collaborations and flexible specialist pathways. Your learning experience will connect you with businesses and opportunities not only across Greater Manchester but through a wide network of industry partners. By tackling complex challenges and engaging with real‑world practice, you’ll graduate as an ethical, creative and highly employable business leader.

  • Build confidence in core academic and digital skills
  • Gain an introduction to business management concepts in a supportive environment
  • Strengthen communication, teamwork and problem‑solving abilities
  • Prepare for progression into the full Tech Industry Gold accredited degree
Develop your skills You’ll look ahead to the technologies that will affect the work of business professionals in the future and gain essential digitals skills that will help you go further in the industry, such as: / Body swap technology / iDea Bronze Award / Microsoft Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Project, Word and 365 / Power BI / Xero Accounting Software A degree you can trust This programme is accredited by Tech Industry Gold through TechSkills. This accreditation reflects the programme’s high academic quality and its alignment with the digital capabilities and professional skills most valued by employers in today’s industry. This programme is also 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. Find out more at www.salford.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/business-management-with-foundation-year This course is not open to international students.

Modules

This course prepares you for management and leadership roles in today’s evolving business world. You'll learn through a dynamic blend of lectures, team projects, live business briefs and real-world consultancy challenges with employers and SMEs. You'll build expertise in leadership, decision-making, strategy, finance, data-driven analysis and ethical business practice, supported by a curriculum embedded with themes of innovation, entrepreneurship and sustainability. / Foundation Year: Foundations of Business; Academic and Personal Skills; Sustainable Business Development; Digital Business; Business Project; Employability for Life / Year 1: Understanding Organisations; People Management in Contemporary Organisations; Essentials of Corporate Finance; Global Business and Sustainable Digital Futures; Data Driven Decision Making / Year 2: Marketing and Digital Influence; Live Project for Business; Project Management; Insight to Impact – Business Decision Making in Context; Designing Creative Solutions for Business Innovation; Developing Your Professional Identity / Year 3: Global Operations and Supply Chain Management; The Professional Graduate; Sustainable Business Practice; Organisational Strategy and Leadership; Innovation Project; Integrated Learning Project (Dissertation/Consultancy/Entrepreneurial Simulation) OR AI for Business

Assessment method

Through a combination of coursework - including reports, portfolios, essays and projects - practical exercises, role plays, simulations, presentations and tests, you will develop the practical skills and theoretical knowledge that you'll need when you begin working.

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:
N103
Institution code:
S03
Campus name:
Peel Park Campus
Campus code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Foundation

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Qualification requirements

Student Outcomes

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Business Management with Foundation Year at University of Salford - UCAS