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BSc Sports Business Management with Placement

University of Salford, the
Full-time4 YearsSubject: Business and Management
Course Score
B /69
Graduate Salary
£28,000
Satisfaction
95%
Degree Completion
65%
Professional Jobs
59%
Meaningful Work
80%

AI & Your Career

Based on real AI use at work (Anthropic research, 2026)

41%
High AI impact

Average across where this course's graduates actually work

AI is already doing some of the work in these jobs. People who learn to use AI tools will have a real edge, though the more routine roles may thin out over time.

AI impact by graduate destination

Information Technology72%
Administrative55%
Finance52%
Business and public service associate48%
Sales40%

🧭 Career Trajectories

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Expected Starting Salary

around the national median

Typical starting salary for Business and Management graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2031
First job
~2032
£28,000
typical starting salary
£25,000
£30,000
Brightest = where most graduates land · fades where fewer earn that amount
· Business and Management graduates nationally earn £20,000-£55,000 (1440 courses)

HESA Graduate Outcomes survey · includes all graduates regardless of career path chosen

Where Graduates Work

Top job roles graduates enter after this course

01
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
25%
02
Administrative occupations
14%
03
Finance Professionals
★ Professional
11%
04
Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction Professionals
★ Professional
10%
05
Managers, directors and senior officials
★ Professional
7%
06
Sales occupations
5%
07
Information Technology Professionals
★ Professional
5%
08
Skilled trades occupations
5%
09
Elementary occupations
5%
10
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
★ Professional
5%

Outcomes

65%
Continuation
59%
Professional Work
80%
Meaningful Role
67%
Career On Track

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