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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

Our BSc (Hons) Business Management with Foundation Year programme has been designed to develop your leadership and management skills, preparing you for a successful career in business. Whether you want to better prepare for academic life, didn't get the grades you needed or you've taken a break from studying, the foundation year is designed to prepare you for future studies, so everyone is welcome. / Study the fundamental principles that underpin a career in business / Gain a base level knowledge of business and management / Build your own personal portfolio to enhance your CV and demonstrate your knowledge to future employers 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 Our Business Management course is dual accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI), the only chartered professional body in the UK dedicated to promoting the highest standards in management and leadership. This programme is also 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

Your Foundation Year will set the stage for success in higher-level study. You'll study introductory modules in business, accounting and digital skills, with a strong focus on academic development, communication and employability. In your first year, you’ll gain a broad understanding of how organisations work, covering topics like business operations, digital skills, economics and legal frameworks. Learning is hands-on, with simulations and collaborative projects that build confidence and teamwork. Your second year focuses on deeper business theories and transferable skills. You’ll study project management, financial markets and business intelligence, with optional modules allowing you to specialise in areas like marketing, accounting or entrepreneurship. You'll have the opportunity to take a paid placement in industry or study abroad to gain real-world experience and boost your employability. By your final year, you’ll refine your strategic and leadership skills through advanced modules in innovation, sustainability and strategic management. A major project or dissertation lets you apply your learning to a real business challenge. **/ Foundation Year:* Foundations of Business, Academic and Personal Skills, Sustainable Business Development, Digital Business, Business Project, Employability for Life. / Year 1: Understanding Organisations, Business Finance in Practice, The Future of Business, Digital and Business Skills, Data Analysis for Business, Creative Problem Solving and Decision Making. / Year 2: Professional Development, Operations Management, Project Management, Marketing to Consumers in the Digital Age, Live Project for Business. You will also choose an elective module. Please see the University's course page for more information. / Year 3: Business Ethics and Sustainability, Supply Chain Management and Digital Transformation, Leadership and Management in Business, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Strategic Management, Final Project. You will also choose an elective module. Please see the University's course page for more information.

Assessment method

We use different forms of assessment in different modules and wherever possible these will reflect the types of work you will do in the ‘real world’ for example, report writing, presentations and business pitches. Exams will only be used when it is a requirement for professional accreditation.

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

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

Student Outcomes

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Business Management with Foundation Year at University of Salford - UCAS