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Business Management with Innovation and Technology with Foundation Year

Entry requirements


72 From a minimum of 1 A Level or equivalent.

72 From a minimum of 1 A2 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 72 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.

72 points. Not acceptable on it's own. Points must be gained from a minimum of 1 A2 or equivalent.

72 points. Not acceptable on it's own. Points must be gained from a minimum of 1 A2 or equivalent.

GCSE/National 4/National 5

Grade C or grade 4 (or above) in Maths and English GCSE is required. Equivalent qualifications Key Skills Level 2, and Functional Skills Level 2, are also accepted.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

26

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

72 points from a minimum of 1 Higher Level Subject including a minimum of H7 (D3)or O4 (C3) in Maths and English

72 points. This is not a qualification that is acceptable on it's own as it is not a full A2 equivalent qualification but can be used in combination with a full A2 equivalent qualification to make up the required tariff points.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

DM

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)

M,P,P

72 points

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

MMP

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

D

72 points required.

72 points From a minimum of 1 Advanced Higher.

72 points from a minimum of 1 Advanced Higher.

UCAS Tariff

72

From a minimum of 1 A Level or equivalent.

72 points. Not acceptable on it's own.

About this course


Course option

4years

Full-time | 2024

Subject

Business information technology

**The BSc Business Management with Innovation and Technology programme looks at how future managers can grasp the advantages of technology to run the business of the future.** This industry-informed undergraduate degree combines practice-based use of digital tools with a challenging academic curriculum bringing together modules from IT, computing and management degrees.

In recent years, advancements in information technology have had a massive impact on the way that business operates, creating a huge number of new challenges and opportunities for organisations. By studying this undergraduate degree, you will be prepared and qualified for these exciting new opportunities, making you highly employable in this growing sector. You will study your degree at our Salford campus close to Manchester city centre.

The Foundation Year of the four-year programme aims to provide an understanding of the key subjects in business to meet the prerequisites for study on the associated degree programme. The key areas of study will be effective communication and study skills combined with key subjects in business. You will be introduced to basic theories and concepts within the disciplines to provide a basic knowledge in all related subject areas. The programme will introduce you to essential areas of business necessary for progression onto business, accounting or law degrees. You will learn how to apply business concepts to real-life organisations and develop communication, IT and study skills. Following completion of the Foundation Year, you will progress on to year one of your selected degree for the remainder three years of your course (four years if you are choosing to do the professional placement year).

Not sure which Business programme will suit you? Check out our full Business Management portfolio at www.salford.ac.uk/business-courses-salford

All our undergraduate business courses are available with:
• **Placement Year** - on the placement year option, you will not pay fees to the University and will earn a wage for the work that you do.
• **Foundation Year** – start with the fundamental areas of business and the key skill you need to study at University level

Find out more on https://www.salford.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/business-management-innovation-and-technology-foundation-year

**Our commitment to our students**
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. How will we - together - achieve this? Find out more at www.salford.ac.uk/salford-business-school/our-commitment-our-students.

**This course is not open to international students.**

Modules

Foundation Year: Foundations of Business, Academic and Personal Skills, Sustainable Business Development, Foundations of Human Resource Management, Digital Business, Business Project.

Year 1: Digital and Business Skills, Understanding Organisations, Business Information Systems, The Future of Business, Business with Innovation and Technology in Practice, Data Analysis for Business.

Year 2: Professional Development, Web Application Development (WAD), Mobile App Development (MAD), Project Management, Live Business Project.

Year 3: Business Ethics and Sustainability, Leadership and Management in Innovation and Technology, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Strategic Digital Transformation, Business Innovation & Digital Transformation (BIDT), BIT Project.

Assessment methods

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.

Throughout your studies, the work you produce will help to build your personal portfolio of professional evidence that you will be able to use in job applications and interviews.

The Uni


Course location:

University of Salford

Department:

Salford Business School

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Who studies this subject and how do they get on?

88%
UK students
12%
International students
88%
Male students
12%
Female students
76%
2:1 or above
17%
First year drop out rate

Most popular A-Levels studied (and grade achieved)

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Business computing

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Top job areas of graduates

47%
Information technology and telecommunications professionals
12%
Information technology technicians
5%
Business, research and administrative professionals

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