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BSc International Business Management with Foundation Year

University of Salford

About this course

BSc (Hons) in Innovation, combining entrepreneurial thinking with international business. Core topics include Entrepreneurship, Project Management, Research Methods, Communication & Writing, Critical & Analytical Thinking, and Ethics & Professional Practice. The programme includes a foundation year providing additional academic preparation before the main degree. Students complete an Innovation Project working with a partner organisation, and a capstone project offering a choice between a research dissertation, consultancy project, or entrepreneurial simulation.

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Institution
University of Salford
Level
undergraduate
Subject
BSc (Hons) International Business Management with Foundation Year
Duration
4 years
UCAS code
N122
Median salary
£26,500 after 5 years

Entry requirements

GCSE: Maths and English at grade C / grade 4 or above. You must fulfil our GCSE entry requirements as well as one of the requirements listed below. If you are applying for September 2027, the requirements will be: Maths and English grade D/3 or equivalent Functional Skills (L2). UCAS tariff: 64 UCAS points A level: 64 UCAS points T level: Pass, D/E in core subject BTEC: MPP 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 UCAS points from 2 higher level subjects

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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 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Continued on course: 85%
  • Left higher education: 15%

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 305 students who started, across similar courses at this university

  • A levels: 70%
  • Access course: 3%
  • A degree: 1%
  • Other HE qualification: 6%
  • Other qualifications: 19%
  • No formal qualifications: 1%

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
  • Academic and Personal Skills
  • Sustainable Business Development
  • Digital Business
  • Business Project
  • Employability for Life
  • Data Driven Decision Making
  • Developing your Career Foundations
  • Global Business and Sustainable Digital Futures
  • Understanding Organisations
  • Fundamentals of International Business
  • International Business Culture
  • Project Management
  • Developing Your Professional Identity
  • Insight to Impact - Business Decision Making in Context
  • International Logistics and Distribution Management
  • International Trade and Finance
  • Live Project for International Business
  • The Professional Graduate
  • Innovation Project
  • Sustainable Business Practice
  • Organisational Strategy and Leadership
  • Integrated Learning Project
  • Contemporary Issues in International Business
  • International Project

Questions about this course

How much do graduates of BSc International Business Management 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 International Business Management 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 International Business Management with Foundation Year at University of Salford?

The average entrant had 106 UCAS points.

Is BSc International Business Management with Foundation Year at University of Salford accredited?

Yes. Accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI).

Does BSc International Business Management with Foundation Year at University of Salford include a placement year or year abroad?

The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.

How many students continue on BSc International Business Management with Foundation Year at University of Salford?

85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.