BSc Hons Business Management with Economics

3 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

University of Salford

Program Overview

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

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

  • 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

Progression & Future Opportunities

  • 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

Program Key Stats

£15,720
£ 29
Sept Intake : 14th Jan


Eligibility Criteria

BBC - BCC
3.0 - 3.3
30
60

1260
26
6.0
79

Additional Information & Requirements

Career Options

  • Business Analyst
  • Economic Consultant
  • Financial Manager
  • Sustainability Strategist
  • Data Analyst
  • Policy Researcher

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