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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

International Business Management with Foundation Year

University of Salford

(4.3)
144 reviews

Entry requirements

Here's what you will need to get a place on the International Business Management with Foundation Year course at University of Salford.

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A level

64 From a minimum of 1 A Level or equivalent.

Course summary

What this course is about

UCAS code: N122

Here's what University of Salford says about its International Business Management with Foundation Year course.

In today’s connected world, businesses need people who understand global trade, cross?cultural management and international strategy. This course with foundation year is the perfect starting point if you want extra support before beginning degree?level study. You’ll build confidence in academic, business and digital skills, while exploring the basics of management and communication in a supportive environment.

Once you progress to the main programme, you’ll learn in an international setting that blends theory with real?world practice. You’ll have the chance to study in Finland through our Dual Award partnership with TAMK, earning both a BAA and BSc. You’ll also work on placements and global projects, gaining hands?on experience that prepares you for careers in multinational firms, export?driven SMEs, NGOs and global trade.

  • Gain a base level of knowledge in business

  • Develop your academic and personal skills, preparing you for future studies

  • Study the fundamental principles of international business management

Develop your skills You’ll look ahead to the technologies that will affect the work of business professionals in the future and?gain the essential digitals skills?that will help you go further in the industry, such as:?

/ Body swap technology / Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Project, Outlook / iDea Bronze Award, / Microsoft Specialist - Microsoft 365 / Xero Accounting Software / Power BI

Find out more at www.salford.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/international-business-management-with-foundation-year

This course is also 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. • Study Abroad – study with one of our partner Universities for a semester or a year.

This course is not open to international students.

Source: University of Salford

Course details

Qualification

Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Department

Salford Business School

Location

Peel Park Campus | Salford

Duration

4 Years

Study mode

Full-time

Subjects

• International business

Start date

September 2026

Application deadline

14 January 2026

The modules you will study

Across four years, you’ll build a strong foundation in business, data and global contexts, while shaping your career pathway from the start. You’ll deepen your expertise in project management, trade, finance and logistics, applying your skills through live projects and industry collaborations.

In your final year, you’ll advance into strategy, leadership, innovation and sustainability, completing projects that showcase your abilities and prepare you for impactful graduate careers or postgraduate study.

/ Foundation Year: Foundations of Business; Sustainable Business Development; Digital Business; Academic and Personal Skills; Business Project; Employability for Life

/ Year 1: Understanding Organisations; Data Driven Decision Making; Essentials of Corporate Finance; Global Business and Sustainable Digital Futures; Principles of International Business; Developing your Career Foundations

/ Year 2: Project Management; Advanced Data Analytics; International Trade and Finance; Live Project for International Business; Developing Your Professional Identity; Cross?Cultural Management; Optional 10?credit module (or short work placement)

/ Year 3: The Professional Graduate; Sustainable Business Practice; Organisational Strategy and Leadership; International Business Strategy; Global Supply Chain Management; Integrated Learning Project (Dissertation/Consultancy/Entrepreneurial Simulation); Optional 10?credit module

How you will be assessed

We use different assessment techniques in different modules and try to ensure all assessments reflect the types of work you will do after graduating. This may include group presentations, reports and research projects.

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National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of Salford

The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.

Here you can see ratings from University of Salford students who took the International Business Management with Foundation Year course - or another course in the same subject area.

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How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

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How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

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How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

97%

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How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

99%

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To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

94%

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How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?

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How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?

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To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?

97%

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To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?

93%

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How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

99%

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How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?

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How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

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How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

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How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

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How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

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How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

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How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

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How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?

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How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?

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How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?

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How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

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To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?

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To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

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How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

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During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?

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How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?

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Graduate prospects

What graduates do next

Facts and figures about University of Salford graduates who took International Business Management with Foundation Year - or another course in the same subject area.

Business and management

Graduate statistics

57%

In a job where degree was essential or beneficial

86%

In work, study or other activity

72%

Say it fits with future plans

61%

Are utilising studies

Top job areas

19%

Business and public service associate professionals

18%

Administrative occupations

12%

Finance Professionals

7%

Managers, directors and senior officials

Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates

Earnings after graduation

Earnings from University of Salford graduates who took International Business Management with Foundation Year - or another course in the same subject area.

Business and management

Earnings

£23.7k

First year after graduation

£24.8k

Third year after graduation

£28.5k

Fifth year after graduation

Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to International Business Management with Foundation Year.

Source: LEO

Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree

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