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Social enterprises – the art of giving #IamSBSM

What is social enterprise? Starting a social enterprise business is a challenge for people who have a mission with a social purpose but also want to create a profit. Social enterprise describes how businesses achieve social, economic, community and cultural improvement through their existence. These companies can be for-profit or non-profit organisations that create common activities […]

Why study MSc Global Management

Are you passionate about business being conducted on a global scale? Then studying MSc Global Management is essential for you. MSc Global Management introduces you to the relevant business functions such as accounting, marketing and human resources. But it also introduces the global perspectives associated with these subject areas. There are many Business Schools offering MSc […]

How to change careers with Salford Business School

Andy Warhol once said “They always say time changes things, but you actually have to change them yourself.” This has never been more true in the fast paced ever-changing world in which we live in today. People often fear change, but when a change of circumstance, say a change of careers, when embraced can be […]

What is Event Management?

Have you ever wondered about the intricate details behind the Olympics opening and closing ceremony? How about the organisation of the World’s biggest fair Expo 2015? What about the winning country’s coloured confetti that falls down on the finals of the FIFA World Cup? All these occasions are great examples of event management in practice. There […]

Why MSc International Business with Law?

Thinking of doing your Masters? Want to be one step ahead of your competitors? Want to push to the limit the international exposure of your study experience in the UK ? Interested in a course grounded in International Business etiquette and equipped with Legal and Negotiation skills? …MSc International Business with Law is the perfect choice. […]

What does MBA stand for?

Officially, MBA is an acronym for Master of Business Administration, but it stands for so much more. Really, what does MBA stand for? We believe that MBA stands for having the capability to release your inner superhero and go above and beyond to not only reach your goals, but exceed them. As an MBA student […]

Five reasons to study Accounting and Finance MSc at Salford

  Are you thinking of changing careers? And improving your prospects? Do you have an undergraduate degree and want to improve yourself further? Are you interested in going a step further faster with your career? Taking an MSc course in Accounting and Finance is the way to go. University of Salford Business School is the […]

Top 10 tips to improve your professional digital identity

Here at Salford Business School, our MSc Digital Marketing and Business IT students are often building their own websites and connecting their professional social media networks to create a professional digital identity online. For many careers in IT and business, this digital identity can be a really important and powerful tool. It enables you to engage with […]

Why I’m attending the Salford Business School Ball #SBSBall

I cannot wait to attend this years’ Salford Business School Ball on Friday 29th May 2015. I’m mostly excited because I never had a high school prom, so it’s a pretty big occasion for me.  It’s a nice way to celebrate before we graduate and have fun with classmates and alumni! This night is created […]

How to land the perfect placement

Graduating with a good degree is, of course, the main priority for all students when they first walk through the doors of their Business School. Yet, graduating with work experience in the bag is even more important as recently mentioned by Steve Lowy on this blog, and students should maybe refocus their aims slightly to ensure […]