BSc Business and Finance with Foundation Year
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Innovation with a foundation year in business, finance and management. Core topics include programming, data analysis, project management, financial analysis, entrepreneurship, and artificial intelligence and machine learning. The programme spans four years, with a live project in the final year involving collaboration with real organisations on financial challenges.
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Entry requirements
GCSE: Maths and English at grade C / grade 4 or above, or equivalent. You must fulfil our GCSE entry requirements as well as one of the requirements listed below. If you are applying for 2027 entry, the requirement will be: GCSE Maths and English at grade D / 3 or above, or Functional Skills Level 2. UCAS tariff: 64 UCAS points A level: 64 UCAS points BTEC: MPP T level: Pass, D/E in core subject Access to HE: 64 UCAS points from 45 level 3 credits Scottish Highers: 64 UCAS points from minimum of 2 Advanced Highers Irish Leaving Certificate: 64 points from 2 higher level subjects European Baccalaureate: Pass diploma with 60% or above IB: 24 points
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What students say
Based on about 149 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 78%
- Learning opportunities: 84%
- Assessment and feedback: 85%
- Academic support: 88%
- Organisation and management: 81%
- Learning resources: 91%
- Student voice: 78%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 395 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 73%
- Gained a higher qualification: 1%
- Left higher education: 24%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 2%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 405 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 88%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 2%
- London: 1%
- South East: 3%
- Wales: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- Access course: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI).
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Foundations of Business
- Sustainable Business Development
- Digital Business
- Academic and Personal Skills
- Business Project
- Employability for Life
- Understanding Organisations
- Data Driven Decision Making
- Introduction to FinTech
- Developing your Career Foundations
- Global Business and Sustainable Digital Futures
- Essentials of Corporate Finance
- Project Management
- Advanced Data Analytics
- Securities and Investments
- Developing Your Professional Identity
- Live Project for Finance
- Financial Automation
- The Professional Graduate
- Sustainable Business Practice
- Advanced Corporate Finance
- Financial Programming
- Organisational Strategy and Leadership
- Fixed Income Derivatives
- Sustainable Finance
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Business and Finance with Foundation Year at University of Salford earn?
The median salary is £21,500 after 3 years, £26,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £21,000 and £34,000.
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Business and Finance with Foundation Year at University of Salford?
78% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Business and Finance with Foundation Year at University of Salford?
The typical offer is 24 points in the IB. The average entrant had 73 UCAS points.
Is BSc Business and Finance with Foundation Year at University of Salford accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI).
Does BSc Business and Finance with Foundation Year at University of Salford include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BSc Business and Finance with Foundation Year at University of Salford?
73% of students continued into their second year, and 24% left higher education.