Sport Business Management with Foundation Year

University of Salford

United Kingdom, Salford

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University of Salford

United Kingdom , Salford

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

Course ID NC16

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2026

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Go to the official application for the university

Duration 4 year(s)

Next Intake September-2026

Sport Business Management with Foundation Year

About

Introduction

In a nutshell

This course is also available with a professional placement year option.

To apply for this programme with industry placement or study abroad year, please speak to our enquiries team for more information.

Have you got a passion for sport and the ambition to succeed in business? Our BSc (Hons) Business Management with Sport courses gives you the skills, knowledge and industry experience you need for a sports management career in the global sports industry. You will practise your employability skills in the context of the sport industry, but also gain an understanding across core business and management functions.

Our reputation for sports teaching, research and knowledge development is reflective of a region that is home to two of the most valuable and recognised football clubs in the world. Our partnerships with sports organisations, such as Manchester United FC, Manchester City FC, Salford Red Devils and many more, ensures that our curriculum meets the current needs of global employers. Our experienced and passionate programme team are experts in their fields, ensuring you get fantastic opportunities for real world assessments, networking and work placements.

Study the fundamental principles that underpin a career in business management
Gain an understanding of innovative ethical and sustainable business practices
Learn practical management skills from business simulations and live projects

You’ll look ahead to the technologies that will affect the work of sport business professionals in the future and gain essential digitals skills that will help you go further in the industry, such as:

Google Analytics
iDea Bronze Award
Microsoft Azure Data, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Project, Word and 365
Power BI
Xero Accounting Software
Body swap technology

The Foundation Year of the four-year programme aims to provide understanding of the key subjects in business to meet the prerequisites for entry to Business Management with Sport.

Your journey starts here

Ready to take the next step? Discover more by attending an Open Day, or speak to our dedicated course enquiries team for further information.

Placement

options available

Course accreditations

This is for you if...

You are eager to develop sought-after skills through work placements, study abroad schemes and real-world learning

You are looking for an applied sport business education that prepares you for success in the fast-paced sporting world

You want to study sport business in a dynamic and passionate sporting region with champion clubs on the doorstep

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Requirements

What you need to know

This course isnât suitable for international students. If you are an international student and interested in studying a foundation year, please visit our International Foundation Year course page.

Applicant profile

This degree offers excellent scope for any student wanting to start a career in management, sport business, sport coaching and a variety of other different business areas. Knowledge and expertise in business are highly sought after by employers across a wide variety of sectors.

English language requirements

Applicants will be required to show a proficiency in English, with an IELTS score of 6.0 (with no element below 5.5).

Standard entry requirements

GCSE

Maths and English at grade C or grade 4 or above (applicants who do not have the equivalent of grade C or above, GCSE Mathematics and GCSE English will be considered on a case by case basis).

You must fulfil our GCSE entry requirements as well as one of the requirements listed below.

UCAS Tariff points

64 UCAS Tariff points

Alternative entry requirements

Salford Alternative Entry Scheme (SAES)

We welcome applications from students who may not meet the stated entry criteria but who can demonstrate their ability to pursue the course successfully. Once we have received your application we will assess it and recommend it for SAES if you are an eligible candidate.

There are two different routes through the Salford Alternative Entry Scheme and applicants will be directed to the one appropriate for their course. Assessment will either be through a review of prior learning or through a formal test.

Career

Employment and stats

What about after uni?

FURTHER STUDY

A postgraduate degree is a great option if you want to take your knowledge and skills to the next level. Salford graduates and alumni also receive a significant fees discount.

EMPLOYMENT

When you graduate, you will have transformed yourself from an ambitious individual into a skilled and business-minded graduate. You will have gained valuable new skills which prepare you for work and graduate entry into business and management training programmes. We have used our close links with industry partners to make sure the programme is highly practical, career-focused and industry-informed so you are ready for a successful career.

The skills and knowledge gained by studying business management are practical and applicable across a wide range of business functions. IBM, Bank of New York Mellon, HSBC, RBS and Manchester United are just a few of the organisations that our students have gone on to secure positions with.

A taste of what you could become

a business manager

an entrepreneur

a business analyst

a risk manager

and more...

Career Links

Whilst industry has changed significantly, the need for industry-focussed education is equally relevant today.

As a Chartered Management Institute (CMI) accredited business school, we teach the skills that employers need, and as a result, our graduates enjoy excellent international career prospects.

The curriculum across our undergraduate courses balances academic teaching and professional experience, allowing you to apply theory in practice in a way that has been proven to produce highly employable, articulate business professionals who have forged the contacts that will help develop their future careers.