Undergraduate

Business Management with Entrepreneurship

Attendance

Full-time

With placement

Course

Three year

Four year

Next enrolment

September 2023

Introduction

In a nutshell

Are you looking to start up your own company? Want to learn how to be an entrepreneur? Thinking of building a social enterprise? Or do you look to develop the creative mindset and business innovation skills that employers look for? Our BSc Business Management with Entrepreneurship degree is taught at our University of Salford campus close to the heart of Manchester, one of the most exciting centres in the UK for new businesses.

On this course, you will develop a range of skills vital for setting up your business. As well as the theories and practices of managing a business, you will learn how to identify opportunities, develop your ideas and raise start-up funds. Even if self-employment is not for you, these skills are welcomed by employers looking for creative and innovative thinkers who can look ahead to develop future business.

As a business management student, you will develop a good knowledge of management theory and learn how to apply it to a variety of business scenarios. With modules such as Innovation & Entrepreneurship, Digital & Business Skills, the focus is very much on developing you as a rounded business professional. You’ll not only graduate with an advanced knowledge of management theory, but with the experience, professional skills and industry insights to start up your own business or build a career across multiple sectors.

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.

You will:

  • Gain the knowledge and skills you need whether you want to work for a successful business or run your own
  • Study the fundamental principles of entrepreneurship and business management
  • Learn to understand and use data and how it informs your business decisions
  • Explore key challenges facing business in the future
  • Use business models to help you develop your business ideas
International

students accepted

Course accreditations

This is for you if...

1.

You are looking to start up your own business

2.

You are a creative and innovative thinker

3.

You want to study in a dynamic business region

Course details

All about the course

Right from the start, the Business Management with Entrepreneurship programme is about supporting you to develop the practical skills and entrepreneurial mindset employers look for. By working on live projects and business simulations, you will learn the fundamental basis of entrepreneurship management as well as core skills such as problem-solving, leadership, communication and data analysis. In this way, you will learn to find creative, innovative and sustainable solutions to business problems. Throughout your time with us, you will build your own portfolio of professional evidence which you will be able to use to help you get a rewarding job when you graduate, and access to the Business School incubation centre Launch@ Salford which supports business start-ups.

In your first year, you will start to develop an understanding of how organisations run, looking at key business concepts and the core skills you need for any management career. You will be learning by doing through working on exciting and innovative business simulations or real-world projects. You will also have the opportunity to try out subjects you haven’t studied before and perhaps find out that you want to specialise in them.

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 own learning. The Professional Development module is designed for you to practise the skills you need – CV writing, being interviewed, 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 and equipped to start up a business.  Core modules continue your career development and the optional modules allow you to specialise in your areas of interest. 

BUILD YOUR CV

When you study a business programme at Salford Business School, you will have access to opportunities that will help increase your practical experience, employability and entrepreneurial skills. 

  • Take a placement year, where you will learn on the job whilst being paid for your time
  • Internship opportunities
  • Mock assessment centres
  • Professional presentations
  • Business challenges
  • Business simulations
  • Launch@Salford
  • Mock interviews and practice networking
WORK PLACEMENTS / STUDY ABROAD

We strongly encourage you to develop your personal skills and your confidence by taking a year-long work placement in your third year and/or studying abroad for a term or a year.  

  • A work placement really enhances your CV and shows future employers that you can apply the skills, knowledge and understanding you have learned. You will not pay fees to the University and will earn a salary for the work that you do. Read about Jill Arkoh Otabil's placement experience with Happski & Company. 
  • Find out more about the range of International Opportunities such as Erasmus, Turing Scheme and International study exchanges.
LAUNCH@SALFORD

Interested in starting your own business? At Salford Business School we value entrepreneurial minds and aim to provide the support and resources needed for anyone wishing to build on a great business idea.  Launch@ Salford is the incubation centre for business start ups providing a reception area, hot desk office space, private meeting rooms – and a networking lounge where you can grab a coffee and make those business connections. Launch@Salford also provides specialist support in the runnings of a start-up as well as opportunities to receive financial support

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    Year one

    Understanding Organisations

    This module provides you with an introduction to the key functions of business and is an opportunity to see how they work. You will get an understanding of functions including people management, accounting, marketing and operations, and how they underpin business success. This is illustrated through the lens of some of the successful businesses from across the Greater Manchester region that Salford Business School work with: we will look at a range of businesses including startups, family businesses and large scale enterprises and multinationals from different industry sectors. It is a first opportunity to see what makes businesses tick and will help you think about your future learning and employment journeys.

    Creative Problem Solving and Decision Making

    How do we get inside the problems that businesses face, and reach the decisions that will solve them and support the future development of the organisation? This module will introduce you to systems thinking, providing an approach that helps you examine complex problems and develop holistic solutions. You will be encouraged to think creatively, developing the skills you need for creating innovative solutions that will help you with your studies and future career.

    The Future of Business

    What are the opportunities for business in the future? Starting with a grounding in the business context you will gain an understanding of economics and the digital environment, including the role of the digital economy. We will explore some of the key challenges that are on the horizon such as the impact of massive digitisation and industry 4.0, inclusive growth, food security and the climate emergency, and look at the opportunities for business to provide responsible and sustainable solutions

    Digital and Business Skills

    The Digital and Business Skills module introduces a range of digital tools for academia and the workplace. Important business skills such as management, collaboration and teamwork are fundamental to the module. Regular engagement with online platforms provides tasks to improve digital competency. Also, cocreation work presents self-reflection and confidence building opportunities.  Gaining the inspiring digital enterprise award (iDEA), completing LinkedIn learning assessments for Microsoft software applications, and completing collaborative video creation tasks will increase your digital and business skills as you progress towards the completion of this module. Digital Business is here to stay, so it is vital to improve these 21st century skills.

    Data Analysis for Business

    In this module you will be introduced to a variety of data analysis methods, which will be practiced on real world data sets. Regular formative assessment will be set for practice, with timely feedback given to aid learning and personal development.

    You will have an opportunity to formulate your own research questions before analysing data to draw reasonable conclusions. The module will predominantly utilise real data and include a mixture of computer-based questions, calculations, interpretation and drawing conclusions.

    Business Finance in Practice

    This module is designed to provide you with practical experience of key aspects of business finance. Using a business simulation tool, you will have the opportunity to apply these concepts in a practical context. The module embeds group working skills and the experiential approach provides the opportunity to gain experience of defining, planning and delivering a project.

    Year two

    Professional Development

    This module will enable you to plan and carry out appropriate professional development activities to increase your employability and performance. These include self-presentation, professional networking, project planning and implementation, team working, influencing and multimedia communication. You will gain all the necessary experience required to take advantage of global employment opportunities. 

    Watch this video to hear what students say about the module.

    Analysis for Enterprise

    In the digitally-enabled world, there is a huge amount of information available from a range of sources. Being able to analyse data and use it to inform your business decisions is a useful and valued skill. You will learn to select the relevant data and draw conclusions to support your business decisions while developing your skills in spreadsheets and other relevant software.

    By developing a new business venture as part of the Young Enterprise programme, you will work with real data and use a variety of methods of analysis to inform your decision-making. The techniques that you learn can be applied to a wide range of business problems, such as interpreting market performance, forecasting growth and make or buy decisions as well as optimisation of scarce resources, marketing planning.

    [this module is an alternative to the Analysis for Management Decision Making module]

    Project Management

    During this module we take a detailed look at various aspects of Project Management through a variety of means such as lectures and practical seminars informed by research and industrial collaborations. We will focus on theoretical approaches, tools and techniques of planning and controlling projects.

    We will discuss project management as an important and integral part of a business whether this is product or service based.

    Innovation Skills for Enterprise

    This module will enrich your knowledge on how to generate and validate business ideas using a range of creative thinking tools. The primary focus of this module is to enable you develop your own business idea for a target market by exploring models of innovation, using practical business models, live case studies and robust market research. You will have the opportunity to apply your creative skills by designing a feasible business idea, conducting your research and interpreting your findings to justify the viability of the business ideas.

    Marketing to Consumers in a Digital Age

    The module will introduce you to key issues in marketing and the impact that this has on consumers as well as their behaviour. It draws upon key theories in marketing and consumer behaviour and reflects on the relevance to marketing practice in the digital age.

    Live Business Project

    This module is a chance to get hands on experience inside a real organisation. Working in teams, reflecting your future working environment, you will help one of our partner organisations develop a solution to a current business problem. This is a chance to apply people, project and time management in practice and to see how your solutions can apply in practice. Our employers tell us that experience of live briefs is important to them, and this is your chance to apply the knowledge you have gained on the course in that context.

    Optional work placement year

    Professional Placement

    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 companies our students have enjoyed placements with so far: NatWest, Barclays and the Cooperative Bank; BP, Esso and Shell; IBM, Hewlett Packard and Compaq; Ford, Vauxhall, Jaguar and Nissan; Marks & Spencer, Selfridges and Sainsbury’s; Eli Lilly, Glaxo and ICI; Fujitsu, Marriott and Virgin.

    Year three

    Business Ethics and Sustainability

    This module equips you 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 your 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 you for future employability.

    Innovation and Entrepreneurship

    Employers tell us that they are looking for employees with an entrepreneurial mindset.  Or perhaps you're thinking of setting up your own business.

    In this module you have the opportunity to undertake an enterprise project for an internal or external sponsor on a topic of common interest.  Alternatively, you can use this opportunity to undertake in-depth research for your own project, for example, a business plan if you are wanting to start up a company after you graduate. The nature of the project will be negotiated by yourself, the module leader and the sponsoring company. 

    Contemporary Model for New Business Creation

    This module provides an engaging opportunity for you to learn how to use contemporary business models to create new business ideas. You will be supported to use various business model tools to create new business idea, evaluate your ideas, reflect on the viability of the ideas and their implications to the new or targeted markets.  You will apply components of the Business Model Canvas (e.g., value proposition, revenue streams, customer segments and customer relationships) to design your individual business idea. We will use a blended learning environment, mixing face-to-face and online learning.

    Strategic Management

    This module will provide a detailed understanding of business strategy, so that you acquire an organisation-wide perspective through exploring strategy techniques and processes within the global environment. You will draw together your knowledge from across the programme, and apply this to real world organisational problems, deploying accurately established techniques of analysis and enquiry, some of which are at the forefront of strategic research and practice. The module prepares you for a career in business and management, developing the next generation of managers, and you will work on industry problems drawn from your pathway specialism.

    Leadership and Management in Business

    This module offers a unique in-depth knowledge and understanding of the key practical and theoretical aspects of leadership and management in contemporary organisations. There is a focus on specific individual leaders, leadership styles and traits and offers an insight into how leaders operate in an organisational context. The module also explores personal leadership, the development of leadership and how leadership occurs at all levels. Practically the module will invite you to develop your own leadership style and experience, enhancing  employability.

    This module enables you to explore your own leadership styles and traits and evaluate how these impact on the management of people.

    Launching and Growing your Business

    This module is designed to provide you with the opportunity to demonstrate your learning from previous years. You will enhance your knowledge and develop techniques to create and bring a business idea to life. We will focus on exploring what is needed to be an entrepreneur and provide an understanding of the business creation process. The primary focus of this module is to enable you to develop a start-up strategy for an identified business idea by exploring models, tools, approaches, live case studies and robust market research.  You will be provided with an opportunity to apply your creative and entrepreneurial skills in planning and designing a business plan for start-up.

    Optional modules:

    This is an 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:

    Big Data Analytics

    Modern businesses derive significant insight from applying advanced analytical techniques to massive volumes of data. In the module, you will learn a range of established Big Data and analytics techniques and the value they provide to organisations. On successful completion of the module, you will not only be able to collect and analyse data to underpin business decisions but also be able to apply them within the business context, looking at strategy, business goals and organisational competitive advantage.

    Technology Innovation

    Technology innovation is concerned with developing your awareness and understanding of the use of digital technologies and their role in digital transformation. We will examine contemporary issues in this area and explore the impact that digital technology had had on business and will have in the future. On completion, you will have a critical awareness of the digital industry and have considered the application of technology to business problems. This module links with and is supported by Launch@ Salford, the University’s incubation centre.

    L6 Internship SBS

    A short internship, whether paid or unpaid, is invaluable for you to develop and demonstrate your skills in the real-world. This modules allows you to gain credits for work you do that is relevant to your degree and contributes to your employability. The Business School will provide support and guidance when you are looking for internship opportunities. This may be done during the summer period between the end of level 5 and the start of level 6 but other opportunities may be possible provided the relevant amount of work-based learning is undertaken. During term time, you will work on a reflective report to demonstrate what you learned during the internship.

    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.

    What Will I be Doing?

    100%

    Real-world focused

    TEACHING 

    Our teaching is focused on supporting you to gain hands-on experience for your career.  Right from the start you will develop the practical skills as well as the theoretical knowledge that you will need when you begin working. Our academics are experts in their field and work closely with industry to ensure that our courses reflect the needs of business and provide you with that extra edge when it comes to securing a job. 

    You will learn through a combination of lectures, seminars and tutorials using a wide range of learning activities such as business simulations.

    SKILLS FOR LEARNING

    Don’t bypass the Clifford Whitworth library, it really is a beneficial resource for you. The friendly library team will help you develop the skills you need to be successful in your studies and in your work. 

    ASSESSMENT

    We use different forms of assessment in different modules and wherever possible these will reflect the types of work you will do in the ‘real world’ for example, report writing, presentations and business pitches. Exams will only be used when it is a requirement for professional accreditation.

    Be part of our Business School community

    Salford Business School aims to foster the next generation of leaders and create a new vision of innovative and entrepreneurial leadership. We are integrated into the local business community as a hub for knowledge creation and exchange. We are proud that our industry collaborations and partnerships benefit students, businesses and the community.

    Our goal is to prepare you for a fulfilling life and professional career. Along the way, you’ll learn to be curious, adaptable and confident, ready to meet the digital, ethical and sustainability challenges of the 21st century.

    Where will I learn?

    Salford Business School is located in the Maxwell building on the University’s beautiful Peel Park campus and just minutes from Manchester city centre. Teaching facilities include Maxwell, Lady Hale and Chapman buildings, which offer stylish modern spaces with lecture theatres equipped with the very latest technology and large screen displays. Lady Hale is also the home for the mock courtroom where the mooting team hone their skills in case presentation and debate.

    The University library isn’t just for reading books.  The ‘library in the park’ is a fresh, modern learning space with PC suites, Mac computers, bookable working rooms and café.  It's open 24/7 everyday of the year (except Christmas Day!) so you can study when it suits you.

    A dedicated Employability team will help you with work placements and access to work skills.

    Throughout campus, there is a choice of individual study areas, communal learning and breakout spaces, plus a selection of food outlets.

    Business in Greater Manchester

    Greater Manchester is a dynamic business hub and centre for the northern powerhouse.  With a wide range of business – small, medium, large – based around the region, students have access to a huge number of opportunities for networking and work experience.  It is particularly a centre for finance, retail and digital businesses.

    Salford is the fastest growing economy within Greater Manchester and is home to almost 12,000 businesses employing 120,200 people. Salford’s business community is predominately made up of small to medium enterprises (SMEs) which account for 99% of the business base though a number of large firms have also made Salford its home.  The University of Salford is proud to be at the heart of this community and works in close partnership with Salford City Council to support the community.

    We hold a Small Business Charter mark, one of the first universities to receive this accreditation, and continue to work to enhance growth and productivity in SMEs.

    Student Support

    We want you to enjoy your time studying here, but we understand that there may be times you need a little extra support to help you. The Business School student progression team is here to help you progress through your courses as smoothly as possible.

    University-wide, askUS is at the core of our student support service, offering information and advice on matters such as finance, wellbeing and counselling, accommodation and more. If you have any worries, concerns, or need advice on a particular topic, visit askUS on campus.

    Find out more about Student Support Services at Salford.

    Getting Here

    If you’re planning on commuting, both our MediaCityUK and Peel Park campuses are perfectly placed. Whether by bus, rail, bike or car, we’re easily accessed from all over Greater Manchester, Lancashire and beyond.

    Get more information about your options for commuting, or hear about the experience from current students.

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    What about after uni?

    FURTHER STUDY 

    A postgraduate degree is a great option if you want to take your knowledge and skills to the next level. Salford graduates and alumni also receive a significant fees discount. 

    Learn about our postgraduate courses

    EMPLOYMENT

    When you graduate, you will have transformed yourself from an ambitious individual into a skilled and business-minded graduate. You will have gained valuable new skills which prepare you for work and graduate entry into management training programmes. 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 business or management career. We are proud to work with our student panel to ensure our teaching is relevant, inclusive and respectful for all.

    The skills and knowledge gained by studying business and management are practical and applicable across a wide range of business functions. IBM, BNY Mellon, HSBC, RBS and Manchester United are just a few of the organisations that our students have gone on to secure positions with.

    With opportunities to take part in a year-long paid work placement, a dedicated Professional Development module and support from the University’s careers team and our Launch entrepreneurship experts, we ensure you are equipped with the skills and experience employers are looking for.

    We asked our industry contacts what they look for when employing graduates. Here’s some of the advice they gave:

    Soft skills – the communication, the listening, the team working - are really, really key. Graduates need to demonstrate how they’ve acquired some soft skills whether that’s been undertaking a project or demonstrating time management.” Vivine Cameron, Education Partnerships Executive, The Chartered Insurance Institute

    Learn more about how industry has shaped our programmes

    A taste of what you could become

    An entrepreneur

    A business manager

    a business analyst

    and more...

    Career Links

    As a CMI accredited Business School, we teach the skills that employers need and as a result, our graduates enjoy excellent international career prospects.

    Mercedes-Benz Cars UK Limited, CEVA Logistics, Tata and JCB all had input on the content delivered on BSc Business Management during its development.

    Requirements

    What you need to know

    APPLICANT PROFILE 

    This degree offers excellent scope for any student wanting to start a career in management, finance, marketing and a variety of other different business areas. Knowledge and expertise in business are highly sought after by employers across a wide variety of sectors.

    If you know you love business but aren’t sure which direction to go in, the Business Management course is an ideal introduction to some core areas of business. 

    ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

    All of our courses are taught and assessed in English, so as an applicant you must meet our minimum English language entry requirements. If you are an international student and not from a majority English speaking country, you will need IELTS 6 with no element below 5.5.

    We also accept a range of other English language qualifications. If you do not have the English language requirements, you could take the Pre-Sessional English course, or the International Foundation Year to gain entry onto this degree.

    Standard entry requirements

    GCSE

    Maths and English at grade C or grade 4 or above.

    You must fulfil our GCSE entry requirements as well as one of the requirements listed below.

    UCAS points

    104 - 112 points

    A level

    BCC - BBC with a minimum of two A2 passes

    BTEC National Diploma

    DMM

    T levels

    Pass (C in Core subject) or Merit

    Access to HE

    104 Points – Pass with a minimum of 45 credits at Level 3 and 15 at Level 2

    International Baccalaureate

    30 points for International Baccalaureate Diploma

    Scottish Highers

    104 - 112 points with a minimum of two Advanced Highers

    Irish Leaving Certificate

    104 - 112 points with a minimum of two A2 passes

    European Baccalaureate

    Pass Diploma with 60% or above

    International Students

    We accept qualifications from all around the world. Find your country to see a full list of entry requirements. If you do not meet the entry requirements, you could take the International Foundation Year to gain entry onto this degree.

    Alternative entry requirements

    Salford Alternative Entry Scheme (SAES)

    We welcome applications from students who may not meet the stated entry criteria but who can demonstrate their ability to pursue the course successfully. Once we have received your application we will assess it and recommend it for SAES if you are an eligible candidate.

    There are two different routes through the Salford Alternative Entry Scheme and applicants will be directed to the one appropriate for their course. Assessment will either be through a review of prior learning or through a formal test.

    How much?

    Type of study Year Fees
    Full-time home 2023/24 £9,250per year
    Full-time international 2023/24 £15,120per year

    Additional costs

    You should also consider further costs which may include books, stationery, printing, binding and general subsistence on trips and visits.

    Scholarships for international students

    If you are a high-achieving international student, you may be eligible for one of our scholarships. Explore our international scholarships.

    Apply now

    All set? Let's apply

    Still have some questions? Register for one of our Open Days or contact us:

    By email (UK applicants): enquiries@salford.ac.uk
    By email (international applicants): international@salford.ac.uk
    By phone:  +44 (0) 161 295 4545

    Enrolment dates

    September 2023

    September 2024

    UCAS information

    Course ID N192

    Institution S03

    New programme: Salford Business School is delighted to present this new course, aimed at people who are looking to set up their own business or develop the entrepreneurial skills that employers appreciate.