Salford Business School alumna, Lorna Cole, graduated with a BSc (Hons) in Business Studies and Marketing Management in 2011. Since graduating, Lorna has moved to Abu Dhabi working as a Marketing and Communications Officer at Global Medical Solutions. Lorna is one of our many alumni who is making the most of the knowledge gained as part of her studies at […]
Patience at Manchester United has run out. David Moyes has been sacked possibly sooner than was expected, but entirely predictably given the huge financial pressures that were looming if the team continued to under-perform. As Old Trafford veteran, Ryan Giggs, steps temporarily into the hot seat, it is important not to lose sight of the […]
“Computers were made by and for people with Asperger’s Syndrome,” goes the joke – but one with a grain of truth. “Academic life suits Aspies” goes another – but is it still true? I was diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome in 2003, though I had it most of his life, unknown. On discovering this, my wife, […]
This Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) considers some of the key challenges and opportunities facing family business. In particular we will look at… Branding Marketing Leadership Place of family business within the wider business environment What makes family business different to other businesses? The starting point is a definition of a family business and some […]
From Timpson to Warburtons, some of our most enduring brands and favourite products have been created by family firms. Their high profile bust-ups, incredible wealth and social conscience have guaranteed constant interest from academic scholars, policy-makers and the wider public. We estimate that in the UK, family businesses are responsible for 40% of private sector […]
Have you ever thought about your favourite sports team as a “business”? This Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) takes you through some of the key issues of a sports business. In particular, we will focus on: Social implications of sports business Sports business marketing Social Media in sports business Do you know how marketing and […]
The University of Salford and Salford Business School recently featured in two big and very different events in Ghana. The University attended the February UK Higher Education Exhibition and over a two day period advised over 250 students, and then attended a garden party at the Minister’s residence. Staff, students and alumni had a great […]
Sports Business is big business. Through the sponsoring of sports teams and events, the world’s biggest brands are demonstrating the power of globally-reaching sports in the business world. The IBM logo will be one of many that you will see prominently displayed during the Wimbledon tournament, Shell’s presence on Ferrari’s 2014 Formula 1 cars is […]
The Passport to Trade 2.0 (P2T2) project website businessculture.org wins the European Search Awards 2014! The European Search Awards is an international competition celebrating the very best in Search Engine Optimisation (SEO), PPC (Pay-Per-Click), Digital and Content Marketing from around the world. Search Engine Optimisation was chosen as the main strategy to attract visitors to […]
This Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) looks at the security issues connected with social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn or Google+. This MOOC builds on content from the Information Security modules that is part of the BSc (Hons) Business Information Technology programme. This MOOC covers topics including… Controlling privacy settings Choosing and managing passwords Physical security […]