Business Data Analytics with Foundation Year

Whether you want to better prepare for academic life, didn't get the grades you needed or you've taken a break from studying, the foundation year is designed to prepare you for future studies, so everyone is welcome.

• Study the fundamental principles that underpin a career in business

• Gain a base level knowledge of business and management

• Build your own personal portfolio to enhance your CV and demonstrate your knowledge to future employers.

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

All our undergraduate business courses are 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 route is not available to international applicants.

Course Modules

Your foundation year will give you a grounding in business management and finance, preparing you for your future studies. As you progress into your first, second and third years of study, you will further develop your understanding in the fields of business and finance, developing the skills needed for responsible leadership and strategic thinking.

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

/ Year 1: Digital and Business Skills; Understanding Organisations; Principles of Data Analytics; Data Analysis for Business; The Future of Business; Business Finance in Practice

/ Year 2: Professional Development; Advanced Data Analytics; Project Management; Business Intelligence and Dashboards; Live Project in Data Analytics; International Business; The Digital Workplace; Contemporary Issues in International Marketing; Internship

/ Year 3: Business Ethics and Sustainability; Strategic Data Analytics; Leadership and Management in Data Analytics; Innovation and Entrepreneurship; Global Business Analytics; Strategic Management; Big Data Analytics; Climate Change and Sustainability in Business; Information Security Management; Internship; Technology Innovation

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 portfolio work, project presentations and reports, discussions and digital portfolios.