The BSc (Hons) Business Management with Finance at the University of Salford blends core business knowledge with an in-depth understanding of financial decision-making, markets, and institutions. Dual accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI), this program equips students with both leadership and technical finance skills. Emphasizing practical learning, the course integrates financial simulations, live consultancy projects, and training in digital tools such as Power BI, Xero Accounting, and Excel.
Professional Accreditation: CMI dual accreditation
Course overview
Year 1: Core modules include Financial Crises and Business Finance in Practice. Students learn data analysis with Excel and explore digital skills via LinkedIn Learning and the iDEA Award.
Year 2: Focuses on global finance and consultancy projects through modules such as International Finance, Financial Markets, and Live Project in Finance.
Optional Placement Year: Paid placement in the finance or consulting sector, with no tuition fees during the year.
Year 3: Covers advanced financial management, sustainability, and leadership. Optional topics include Investment Management and Big Data Analytics.
Live projects and finance simulations embedded throughout each year
Paid professional placement year with top employers
Study abroad opportunities available in Year 3 at partner universities globally
Digital credentials such as the iDEA Bronze Award and Power BI proficiency
Launch@ Salford offers startup support and entrepreneurial guidance
Alumni work at firms such as Shell, NatWest, Virgin, and Peel Holdings
Progression to postgraduate business or finance degrees available
Average earnings: £25,000, 15 months after the course
95% of the students go on to work and/or study
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