| Type of Study | Fee |
|---|---|
| Full-time | £9,250 per year |
| Full-time International | £13,740 per year |
Business and Financial Management
BSc (Hons)
School - Salford Business School
Subject area - International Finance, Accounting and Economics
UCAS Code: N1N3 (three years), N1NH (four years with placement)
Start Date(s): September
Duration:
Three years full-time
Four years with work placement
Fees:
UK - £9,250 per year
International - £13,740 per year
In Brief:
- Opportunity to manage a virtual company as a group competing against fellow students
- Integration of Sage training and Bloomberg Trading Suite in programme
- Gain exemptions from some Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) exams
- Work/industrial placement opportunity
- International students can apply
Course Summary
In an environment that is constantly evolving, studying Business and Financial Management 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.
As a Business and Financial Management student, you will study these two complementary and globally relevant subjects through a programme that is industry-informed and career-focused. By developing modules around the current needs of businesses, we ensure you have the knowledge and critical skills required to succeed in a fast-paced and lucrative sector.
With Professional Development options, exemptions from professional examinations such as ACCA and Sage training embedded in your first year, graduating with a degree in Business and Financial Management means graduating with the necessary skills to take the first steps in your career.
This degree is also offered with a Foundation Year, visit www.salford.ac.uk/ug-courses/business-foundation-year for details.
This programme is also delivered in-country at the British University of Bahrain. Head to our International Partnerships page for more information.
The lecturers are really passionate about what they do and it really helps you develop an interest because they make the modules and topics so engaging.
One of my Accounting academics made me feel welcome before I even started at the University. She answered all my questions, relaxed my anxiety about university and explained how she would support all the students on the course through their time at Salford. She was a very warm and welcoming person and as a result I accepted the Salford offer.
Zamzam Ibrahim, BSc Business and Financial Management student
Awards and Accreditation
Course Details
Employability is at the core of every programme offered at Salford Business School. This means the modules included on BSc (Hons) Business and Finance have been developed to meet the current needs of employers.
In the first year of the course, core modules are taught to provide all students with a solid understanding of the key concepts of business and finance. Following your first year, you will develop your understanding of more challenging ideas, your knowledge of the interwoven worlds of business and finance and your individual employability.
Throughout the programme, your decision-making and critical thinking skills will be improved through the integration of real-world examples and the use of facilities such as our Bloomberg Trading Suite.
Year 1
The aim of the module is to provide students with a theoretical and practical introduction to Accounting, This module will help students understand the fundamentals of basic accounting methods. It will introduce students to the production of financial statements for decision makers in various organisational structures.
This module will provide an insight into the distinct contribution of Human Resource Management policy and practice to employee and organisational performance and success within a UK and international comparative context. It will help students develop an understanding of the interrelationship between the dynamic nature of social relationships within a range of organisations, the broader external environment, and the effective management of human resources and employment relations.
The aim of this module is to introduce students to key concepts in modern economics, in particular the functioning of markets as the foundation of contemporary economies; it will present an overview of the main microeconomic principles of economic behaviour and the main concepts within macroeconomics, and to explore the relationship between these microeconomic principles and macroeconomic concepts.
This module aims to provide an introduction to key foundational aspects of the theory and practice of marketing, which are essential to the long term prosperity of organisations and applicable to all specialisations within business. It will enable students to apply marketing principles to real life marketing situations.
In this module, you’ll develop the digital and business skills essential for a high level career. You’ll gain experience of specific digital tools as well as practicing professional skills such as self-management, presenting and communication. As part of the module you will follow a series of online challenges and events to complete the iDEA award - the Duke of York Inspiring Digital Enterprise Award (find out more at www.idea.org.uk).
Data Analysis for Business provides you with a sound grasp of the fundamental concepts required to use and interpret quantitative methods used in the analysis of business data. The concepts of mathematical and statistical modelling in business, finance and economics will be developed throughout the module, giving you the knowledge to move onto more advanced quantitative analysis.
Year 2
Building on the embedded skills developed during level 4 of the programme this module aims to enable the student to plan and carry out appropriate professional development activities to increase employability and performance, including self-presentation, professional networking, project planning and implementation, team working, influencing and multimedia communication. The module aims to equip the student with the experience required to position themselves in the global employment marketplace.
This module introduces present-day costing techniques and their uses in the contemporary manufacturing and business environment. It explores the use of management accounting information for decision making and performance measurement; it introduces current issues in information technology together with a theoretical evaluation of the process of developing and implementing accounting information systems.
This module promotes the student’s understanding of management accounting information, tools and techniques and explores the significance of techniques to internal business functions. It will promote the development of students' practical skills using accounting specific ICT packages and further consider the use of information technology in supporting the activities of the accountant and the management within an organisation.
This module introduces students to the operation of legal systems in the global business context and the areas of law that underpin the practice of effective business management. Students will develop a working knowledge of the law relating to contracts in different business contexts and their effective negotiation.
Optional Modules
Through the Econometric Analysis module, you will form an understanding of essential econometric concepts and learn how to identify different types of econometric datasets and make effective forecasts using business and economic data.
In the Project Management module, you’ll develop a critical understanding of effective project management within a global business context. The module facilitates an understanding of project management skills, techniques, methods and tools and their applications and limitations.
In this module, you will develop your knowledge of financial markets and institutions and learn how to apply financial theories in a practical context. You will analyse the role of regulation within financial markets and evaluate academic literature is that related to them.
Through the International Business Strategies module, you will evaluate the key issues that impact international business in relation to varying corporate strategies. You will also examine the main strategic and international methodologies employed in the global marketplace and explore the components for formulating and implementing successful strategies.
Optional Year
All of our BSc students can apply for a one year professional placement, which takes place between your second and last years of study.This is an excellent opportunity to take advantage of and over the last five years, 90% of Salford Business School undergraduates taking a one year placement secured a 2:1 or 1st class Honours degree.We will help you find out about vacancies and make the right connections with high profile employers through regular events and presentations.Here is just a small selection of the international companies our students have enjoyed placements with: UAB Global Business Centre in Vilnius, Lithuania, Texas Instruments in Munich, Germany, United Bulgarian Bank in Sofia, Bulgaria and Marriott Hotels in Brussels, Belgium.
Year 3
Students will acquire an organisation-wide perspective through exploring strategy techniques and processes within the global environment. The module prepares students for a career in business and management and develops the next generation of managers. It allow students to apply the knowledge and understanding of strategy to a variety of real-word organisations and helps student’s ability to deploy accurately established techniques of analysis and enquiry, some of which are at the forefront of strategic research and practice.
This module equips students with an appreciation and in-depth understanding of the implications of Business Ethics, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Sustainability within national and international organisations. This module will also develop students’ knowledge with respect to the importance of the balance between shareholders, stakeholders and the purpose and values of the organisation. It will explore the roles of social and technological innovation in global ethical organisations in order to prepare students for future employability.
In Business Finance, concepts such as raising capital, capital markets and the capital structure of firms will be explored. You will evaluate the processes of mergers and takeovers and analyse the risks in international finance.
The International Finance module prepares you for a career in an international environment by broadening your economic and financial knowledge and helping you develop the skills required to manage international financial databases.
This module gives you an introduction to the role of a bank and banking services in developed and emerging market economies. On completion of the module, you’ll be able to evaluate the regulatory environment of banks, understand developments in banking financial innovation and appreciate the risk of bank failure and their role in financial crises.
Optional Modules
This module evaluates the UK taxation system and its place in the global environment. It appraises core areas of taxation related to businesses and evaluates the taxation situation of sole traders, partnerships and limited companies.
Investment Management will provide an introduction to the theoretical framework for modern investment and portfolio management. Through the module, you’ll empirically test the validity of models that rely on risk-reward relationships and develop the statistical skills necessary to quantify risks associated with modern portfolio management.
Please note that it may not be possible to deliver the full list of options every year as this will depend on factors such as how many students choose a particular option. Exact modules may also vary in order to keep content current. When accepting your offer of a place to study on this programme, you should be aware that not all optional modules will be running each year. Your tutor will be able to advise you as to the available options on or before the start of the programme. Whilst the University tries to ensure that you are able to undertake your preferred options, it cannot guarantee this.