3 Years On Campus Bachelors Program
The BSc (Hons) Business Management with Economics at the University of Salford equips students with a dynamic blend of business strategy and economic expertise. Accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI), the course integrates applied economic theory with practical business insight, preparing students for careers in finance, consulting, and corporate management. Students benefit from hands-on projects, professional placement opportunities, and skills development in tools such as Power BI, Excel, Minitab, Stata, and Microsoft 365.
Modules reflect real-world challenges like Brexit, climate change, and Industry 4.0, while optional study abroad and placement years add global and practical context. Through live consultancy projects and engagement with employers across Greater Manchester—including the NHS and international firms—students graduate career-ready.
Professional Accreditation: Dual accredited by the CMI (membership access and leadership tools)
Course overview
Year 1: Core business and economic foundations including data analysis, business finance, and digital skills (iDEA, LinkedIn Learning)
Year 2: Deeper analysis in micro/macroeconomics, project management, and live consultancy; optional modules include econometrics and digital workplace
Year 3: Focus on strategic management, sustainability, industrial economics, and optional modules such as game theory, big data, and dissertation research
Optional professional placement in Year 3, with employers such as the NHS, corporate firms, and regional enterprises
Study abroad options available through global partner institutions
Live consultancy project in Year 2 involving macroeconomic and policy research
Launch@ Salford business incubator for entrepreneurship support
Access to CMI leadership content and national networking platforms
Graduates secure roles in private firms, consultancies, and the public sector
Launchpad support for starting a business through Salford’s entrepreneurship hub
Excellent pathway to postgraduate study in business, economics, or data analytics
Average earnings: £25,000, 15 months after the course
86% of the students go on to work and/or study
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