BSc (Hons) Sustainable 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.

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

This is the start of your professional career, and this module lays the foundation that will support you in being a successful graduate. In your first year, you will research potential career options and map-out skills and opportunities to be developed through your second and third years. By building a graduate portfolio, and demonstrating employability skills, you will identify your strengths and weaknesses to create a personalised and targeted plan alongside your programme pathway. Starting ea

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

An 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 will leave you with understanding of appropriate

Sustainability is shaped by politics, policy and governance across local, national and global levels. You will explore the historical development of sustainability within international frameworks and agreements, distinguishing between government and governance. This module examines how stakeholders including public institutions, international bodies, businesses and communities contribute to sustainability goals such as the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. You will consider how globa

This module invites you to think differently about sustainability by exploring creativity and experimenting with new approaches to solving problems. You will approach complex climate challenges with fresh ideas and explore how innovation drives change in both businesses and society. Through hands on activities and examples, you will develop creative confidence and explore how individuals and teams can drive positive change. This module is a space to collaborate, build resilience, and imagine mor

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

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 is built around solving a real sustainability project, operated in partnership with the Centre for Sustainable Innovation (CSI). Working in project teams, you will tackle real challenges, developing practical solutions that make a difference. The experience builds confidence in project planning, communication, and collaboration, while deepening understanding of sustainability in action, positioning you as future leaders. You will engage with CSI gaining insight into how sustainabilit

The module runs in collaboration with Young Enterprise (UK) who focus on enhancing and embedding entrepreneurial learning and enterprise in education through adopting experiential learning. This module gives you the opportunity to lead, innovate and sustain through real entrepreneurial experience. Working in teams and supported by industry mentors, you will create and manage your own start-up enterprise as part of the Young Enterprise (UK) programme. You will apply business decision-making tools

This module explores practical approaches for building sustainable value chains by applying circular economy thinking. It explores how organisations can reduce waste, extend product life cycles and minimise environmental impacts through strategies such as sustainable sourcing, design for reuse and closed-loop logistics. Using tools such as supply chain mapping and life cycle analysis, you will work with case studies using data to evaluate and improve the sustainability of real-world operations a

This module enables you to step confidently into your future as a professional graduate. Building on your development at Levels 4 and 5, you will critically reflect on who you are, what you offer, and how you will make your contribution. You will deepen your emotional intelligence, evalua