Business and Finance
Business and finance together address the full range of what organisations need to succeed: the commercial, strategic, and operational dimensions of running a business alongside the financial skills needed to understand, manage, and grow the resources that make it possible. Business education develops analytical, strategic, and management capabilities across the full range of organisational functions. Finance develops the more specific quantitative and analytical skills needed to understand how capital is raised and deployed, how risk is priced and managed, and how financial performance is measured and improved.
At the University of Salford, this three-year, full-time degree reflects the reality that today's business world requires confidence not just with commercial and management principles but also with the digital tools and financial capabilities that are shaping the future of every industry. You will study core business disciplines including strategy, marketing, operations, and organisational behaviour alongside financial accounting, corporate finance, and the digital and data skills that modern business practice demands. Salford's location in Greater Manchester places you in one of the UK's most economically active regions, with access to a broad range of commercial and financial organisations.
The typical entry tariff of 120 points reflects an inclusive approach to admissions.
Business and finance graduates enter careers across a wide range of organisations and roles. Financial services, consulting, retail, technology, and the public and voluntary sectors all employ business and finance graduates. Many go on to pursue professional qualifications in accountancy, financial analysis, or management, including ACCA, CIMA, or CFA pathways, building professional credentials alongside work experience.
Others progress through general management, marketing, or commercial roles where both business acumen and financial literacy are valued. Postgraduate study in business administration, finance, or a specialist management field is also a common route for those who wish to develop in a more specialised or research-oriented direction.