BSc (Hons) Sports Business Management with Foundation Year Bachelor's degree at the University of Salford

This module will introduce you to key concepts of business and management, looking at what business is (and isn't). You will be encouraged to draw on real-life examples found in the businesses you use in your every day life. You will develop an understanding of the key functions used within contemporary businesses and learn about the tools and techniques used in business for analysis and planning.

This module takes you through how to get to grips with the technology you need to succeed, as well as using the library, how to reference and how to produce the different styles of academic writing. It also helps you to develop yourself; you will create a CV, learn how to write a cover letter and find out what your learning style is. The module has guest speakers who share their expert knowledge and experience with you. All the skills covered in this module will help you to succeed in your chose

This module looks at what's involved in starting up a sustainable business. You will discover what is needed for long term business success. We'll look at financing and funding, business formation, planning, business ethics and sustainability along with other core aspects of start-ups. You will work closely with industry partners to gain insight into the world of start-ups. If you are interested in starting a business, this module will really help you to discover what is involved. You also gain

This module will explain the importance and key elements of digital business. You will explore how digital business ideas drive technology choices and how those technologies support the development of the business.

This module brings together everything you have learned so far and gives you the opportunity to put your knowledge into practice. Working in teams, you will develop a business idea and take it through the process of setting up a start-up. You will pitch your idea to a panel to secure investment, launch the business and organise an event, with profits donated to a local charity of your choice. Whatever your chosen business discipline, this module allows you to demonstrate and further develop your

The module aims to acquire and develop an understanding of the employability skills required to succeed in your chosen industry. This is a practical module which will help you create and develop a professional CV and will develop your understanding of the recruitment and selection process. You will learn essential life-long skills to help you succeed in job applications whether they are for part-time work whilst you are a student or for your future graduate career.

Through an immersive and intensive delivery, this introductory module explores how businesses operate through core functions like people management, finance, marketing and operations. Via an organisational visit and case studies, you will learn how organisations work and respond to external change. You will compare business types alongside developing essential academic and professional skills in analysis, reporting and presentation of information to support future study and careers. The module w

This module examines the twin forces shaping the future of business: the urgent drive toward sustainability and the disruptive potential of emerging technologies. You will explore ecological economics, climate change and the global energy transition alongside the dynamics of digital transformation, including artificial intelligence, Industry 4.0 and 5.0, robotics, automation, 3D printing, the Internet of Things, blockchain and virtual reality. Through case studies and applied learning, you will

Explore how data drives business success and learn about essential tools for data collection, analysis and decision-making. You'll also learn how to use data to make and justify business decisions and will have the opportunity to develop your professional digital skills to ensure you meet the growing demand for these in the modern workplace. You will learn how to communicate in collaborative digital environments to a high professional level using a range of industry standard tools, and you'll be

Begin exploring career pathways through research, self-assessment and portfolio creation. Identify strengths, skills gaps and target development activities to build a foundation for professional growth throughout your studies.

This module introduces you to the dynamic and commercial landscape of contemporary sport, emphasising how leadership, innovation and sustainability intersect to shape the modern sport business environment. You will learn to lead through critical thinking and data informed decision making, using evidence to inspire meaningful change within sport organisations and communities. By fostering innovation, the module encourages curiosity and entrepreneurial thinking. You will interrogate financial, mar

This module provides you with hands on experience in applying sport business principles through the design, planning and pitching of a multi-sport event. It integrates the key themes of lead, innovate and sustain, encouraging you to think critically, act creatively and plan responsibly within the contemporary sport industry. You will learn to lead by applying critical thinking and data-driven decision making to real-world challenges. You will evaluate commercial strategies, sponsorship opportuni

Building on the knowledge and skills gained in the first year, this module aims to provide you with a more detailed understanding of how data is used and applied in a business setting. This module will introduce the concepts of business intelligence as a service that underpins decision making in different business functional areas, providing you with experience of using industry standard business intelligence tools to lead and inform evidence-based decision making in your subject specialisms. Yo

This module will examine various aspects of project management through a variety of means, including online content and practical seminars informed by research and industrial collaborations. It will focus on theoretical approaches, tools and techniques of planning and controlling projects. You will learn to appreciate project management as an important and integral part of a business whether product or service based.

This module will enable you to build on the embedded employability skills developed during year one of the programme. Through engaging in various professional development and reflection activities, you will be able to identify or realise, evaluate, plan and lead on the development of your future-focused knowledge, skills, behaviours and activities required to help secure your professional career aspirations, according to your programme of study. You will develop knowledge on how to access career

This module provides you with a critical understanding of governance, economic and financial principles as they apply to the global sports industry. It examines how effective governance and responsible financial management underpin integrity, transparency and long-term success within sport organisations operating in complex international contexts. Through the theme of lead, you will develop the ability to think critically and make informed, data driven decisions that inspire ethical and effectiv

This module explores the transformative impact of digital technology on the global sports industry through the interconnected themes of lead, innovate and sustain. You will investigate how emerging digital tools such as data analytics, wearable technology, virtual and augmented reality and digital media platforms are reshaping athlete performance, fan engagement and commercial decision making within contemporary sport. Through the theme of lead, you will develop the capacity to think critically