Business Management with Professional Experience Year
Entry requirements
112-120 From a minimum of 2 A2's or equivalent.
112-120 From a minimum of 2 A2's or equivalent. Additional AS Levels can be used towards the overall tariff points provided they are not completed in the same subject as the A2.
A minimum of 112 UCAS Tariff Points from a QAA Approved Level 3 Access to HE Diploma to contain a minimum of 45 credits at Level 3 and 15 at Level 2 to total 60 credits overall for the full award.
112-120 Not acceptable on it's own. Points must be gained from a minimum of 2 A2's or equivalent.
112-120 Not acceptable on it's own. Points must be gained from a minimum of 2 A2's or equivalent.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
We require Grade C or 4 (or above) in Maths and English GCSE. Equivalent qualifications Key Skills level 2, and Functional Skills Level 2, are also accepted.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
including a grade 5 in standard level maths and grade 6 in standard level english or grade 4 in higher level maths and grade 5 in higher level English
112-120 from a minimum of 2 Higher Level Subjects including a minimum of H7 (D3)or O4 (C3) in Maths and English
112-120 Not acceptable on it's own. Points must be gained from a minimum of 2 A2's or equivalent.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
112-120 Not acceptable on it's own. Must be completing a minimum of 2 of these or other A Level equivalent qualification.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
112-120 Not acceptable on it's own or with additional AS Levels. Must be doing an additional A2 or equivalent to top up to required points.
112-120 From a minimum of 2 Advanced Highers.
112-120 From a minimum of 2 Advanced Highers.
UCAS Tariff
From a minimum of 2 A2's or equivalent.
112-120 Not acceptable on it's own. Points must be gained from a minimum of 2 A2's or equivalent.
About this course
What will the business of the future be like? And what skills will you need to study to be successful in it? On the BSc Business Management degree, you will develop the range of leadership and management skills you need for business now and learn how to recognise opportunities and be adaptable for the future. You will also build your personal portfolio of professional evidence which will enhance your CV and help you in job applications and interviews.
We have worked with industry partners to make sure the programme is highly practical, career-focused and industry-informed to prepare you for a successful management career. We are proud to work with our student panel to ensure our teaching is relevant, inclusive and respectful for all.
The Professional Experience Year gives you the opportunity to apply the skills, knowledge and understanding you have gained in the first two years of the course. You will not pay fees to the University and will earn a wage for the work that you do.
**Not sure which Business course to study?** Check out our full Business Management portfolio at www.salford.ac.uk/explore-business-salford
In addition, you may choose to Study Abroad with one of our partner Universities for a semester or a year. This degree is also offered with a Foundation Year.
Find out more on the course webpage at www.salford.ac.uk and search for Business Management
**Degree Apprenticeship**
This programme is also available as a Degree Apprenticeship. In order to apply for the apprenticeship route, please email us at [email protected] or alternatively, complete our online enquiry form on our website (www.salford.ac.uk/degree-apprenticeships). Please do not apply through UCAS for this mode of study as this is not the correct route to apply for a Degree Apprenticeship programme. In order to do a Degree Apprenticeship, you must be employed full-time in a relevant role and your employer must be willing to sponsor you. If you are not currently employed, you can find apprenticeship vacancies on the gov.uk portal here - www.gov.uk/apply-apprenticeship
Modules
Year 1; Principles of Accounting, Principles of HRM, Principles of Economics, Principles of Marketing, Business Statistics; and choose from Organisations in a Global Environment or Language. Year 2; Organisational Behaviour, Financial and Management Information Systems, Operations Management, Law in a Business Context, Professional Development; and choose from Entrepreneurial Project or Language. On completion of year 2 you may choose to undertake a year's paid professional placement. If you choose to take the professional year option, you will not pay fees to the University and will earn a wage for the work that you do. Year 4; Strategic Management, International Business, Business Ethics and Sustainability, Applied Business Research and Analysis, Services and Relationship Marketing; and choose from International HRM, International Marketing, International Finance, Language.
The Uni
University of Salford
Salford Business School
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