BSc (Hons) Business Management with Finance
Manchester, United Kingdom
DURATION
3 up to 4 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2025
TUITION FEES
GBP 15,720 / per year *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* full-time International students; Home students £9,250 per year
Introduction
Studying BSc Business Management with Finance at the University of Salford gives you an understanding of the challenges faced by governments and organisations worldwide, as well as the skills and knowledge to work in a high-level business or managerial career. This industry-led course combines theory with professional experience, through business simulations, live projects and professional placements.
Be industry ready
You will learn to use the key tools used by the professionals: training in Minitab, Excel and Sage is embedded in your learning. In addition, specific modules focus on your professional development so that you graduate with the necessary skills to take the first steps in your career.
Our Business Management with Finance course is dually 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 excellence. We have also worked with industry partners to make sure the programme is highly practical, career-focused and industry-informed to prepare you for a successful management career.
You'll also have access to a wide range of opportunities that help you develop your real-world skills, such as live projects, a year's paid work placement and study abroad.
During your degree, you will have the option to participate in the Study Abroad programme. The programmes allow you the chance to spend your second year studying on an international exchange with one of our global partner institutions in Europe, the US or the rest of the world.
You will:
- Study in a dynamic environment and learn practical management skills from business simulations and live projects
- Build the business experience required for a range of general management positions
- Develop the key skills that employers look for, such as project planning, team work and self-presentation
Ideal Students
This is for you if...
- You are eager to develop sought-after skills through work placements, study abroad schemes, and real-world learning
- You want to build a thriving career in a pivotal business sector, opening doors across various industries
- You have a head for numbers and are looking for a highly practical and career-focused business education
Curriculum
Employability is at the core of every programme offered at Salford Business School. This means the modules included in BSc (Hons) Business Management with Finance have been developed to meet the current needs of employers.
In your first year, you will start to develop an understanding of how organisations work, looking at key business and finance concepts, developing the skills needed for responsible leadership and understanding how to think strategically. You will be learning by doing through working on exciting and innovative business simulations or real-world projects.
The second year is all about exploring more specialised theories and learning skills that will be transferable across multiple business functions. With core and optional modules, you can start to shape your learning. The Professional Development module is designed for you to practise the skills you need – CV writing, being interviewed, and assessment centres - to apply for and get a placement year and, ultimately, your dream job upon graduation.
By your final year, you are becoming a professional, developing the skills needed for the finance sector and understanding how to think strategically. Core modules increase your in-depth knowledge and continue your career development while the optional modules allow you to specialise in your areas of interest.
Throughout the programme, your decision-making and critical thinking skills will be improved through the integration of real-world examples.
Year one
- Digital and Business Skills
- Understanding Organisations
- Data Analysis for Business
- Business Finance in Practice
- The Future of Business
- Financial Crises and Symptoms
Year two
- Professional Development
- Analysis for Finance
- Project Management
- Live Project in Finance
- Financial Markets and Institutions
- Business Intelligence and Dashboards
10 credit modules
In the first term, you have the opportunity to choose a short (10 credit) module in an area you might be interested in or that you've never tried before. Alternatively, you can secure a short work placement and get credit for it in your results. Choose one from the options below;
- Applied Econometrics
- The Digital Workplace
- Business Accounting
- Legal Aspects of Business
- Contemporary Issues in International Marketing
- Internship
Optional year
Professional Experience Year
Year three
- Business Ethics and Sustainability
- Leadership and Management in Finance
- Innovation and Entrepreneurship
- Strategic Financial Management
- Business Finance
- Innovation in Financial Services OR Dissertation
10 credit modules
This is a further opportunity for you to choose a short (10 credit) module in an area you might be interested in or that you've never tried before. Alternatively, you can secure a short work placement and get credit for it in your results. Choose one from the options below;
- Technology Innovation
- Big Data Analytics
- Climate Change and Sustainability in Business
- Investment Management
- Information Security Management
- Internship
Career Opportunities
The aim of this course is to provide you with the skills, knowledge and experience you need so that you have good job opportunities after you graduate. We have used our close links with industry partners to make sure the programme is highly practical, career-focused and industry-informed so you are ready for a successful finance career. We are proud to work with our student panel to ensure our teaching is relevant, inclusive and respectful for all.
Whether it’s financial management, systems analysis, purchasing or banking, many of our graduates go on to enjoy successful and rewarding careers in high-level careers. American Express, BBC, Citibank, Ladbrokes, Numerica and KPMG are just a few of the organisations to which our alumni are bringing their ambition and ideas.