Business Management (Operations), BSc (Hons)

Overview

The BSc Business Management (Operations) degree at Swansea University is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills required to manage the operations of a business on a global, national, or local level. The program focuses on operations, e-business, and management consulting, and is accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI).

Course Structure

The course is a three-year, full-time program that consists of 120 credits per year. The first year covers core business modules, including accounting, marketing, and key skills for business. The second year introduces more specialized modules, such as information systems, management science, and economics for business. The third year includes a final year project, project management, lean operations, and international standards, as well as a range of optional modules.

Modules

• Year 1:
  • Accounting for Managers
  • Managing People
  • Marketing
  • Key Skills for Business
  • Operations Management
  • The Global Context of Organisation
  • Managing in the Digital Age
• Year 2:
  • Information Systems
  • Management Science
  • Economics for Business
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Business Analytics
  • Optional modules, including:
    • Corporate Governance and Ethics
    • Corporate Finance 1
    • Digital Marketing
    • Change Management
    • Organisational Behaviour
• Year 3:
  • Final Year Project
  • Project Management
  • Lean Operations
  • Information Technology Service Management
  • International Standards
  • Optional modules, including:
    • Financial Market Efficiency
    • Investment Banking
    • Financial Services
    • International Human Resource Management
    • Power and Organisation

Entry Requirements

• A-level Qualification: Offers are usually within the range of 'ABB-BBB' or equivalent.
• International Baccalaureate: The School of Management will make offers to students with predicted (or achieved) IB of 32-33 or higher.
• BTEC (18-unit): The School of Management will make offers to students with predicted (or achieved) BTEC results of DDM or better.
• English Language: Non-native English speakers must achieve 6.0 overall with no component less than 5.5 in IELTS or equivalent tests.

Tuition Fees

• UK students: Fees for full-time undergraduate UK students may increase in subsequent years of study in line with the maximum regulated fee level set by the Welsh Government.
• International students: Ł19,600 per year.

Funding and Scholarships

• The University offers a range of scholarships and bursaries to help support students with their studies.
• Academi Hywel Teifi at Swansea University and the Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol offer a number of generous scholarships and bursaries for students who wish to study through the medium of Welsh or bilingually.

Careers and Employability

• The Careers and Employability Team will support students at each stage of their career journey, helping them build a bright future.
• The team offers employability workshops, employers' talks, bespoke events, and careers fairs, as well as individual advice and guidance from professionally qualified Careers Advisers.

Academic Support

• The Centre for Academic Success provides courses, workshops, and one-to-one support in areas such as academic writing, maths and statistics, critical thinking, time management, digital skills, presentation skills, note taking, revision, memory, and exam techniques.
• The Centre also offers support for students with Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLD), disabilities, mental health, or medical conditions.

Study Abroad and Global Opportunities

• The University offers a range of international summer programs, which typically range from 2 to 6 weeks, across destinations such as Sri Lanka, South Korea, Fiji, Bali, the USA, and Europe.
• Students can also spend a Year in Industry, in the UK or overseas, gaining valuable workplace experience.

Outline:

This BSc Business Management (Operations) degree explores the fundamental concepts of business and management with specializations in the fields of operations, e-business, management consulting, finance, marketing, human resource management, entrepreneurship, and innovation. The three-year course is structured into semesters and includes core modules (compulsory), optional modules, and a range of electives. Students also have the choice of completing the program with either a year abroad or a year in industry. Year 1 includes modules such as Accounting for managers, managing people, marketing, operations management, global context of organizations, and managing in the digital age among others. Year 2 modules include information systems, strategic analysis, supply chain management, business analytics, and economic analysis . Year3 modules are more specialized to focus on operations and include lean operations, information technology service management, and international standards . Students can also choose from a range of electives in various fields of management.

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Teaching:

Swansea University offers a mix of teaching methods that combine core business modules with specialized modules based on students' interests and career goals. The courses are run by world class lecturers who have solid experience in practice and academics, ensuring that the most up-to-date knowledge is being taught in class.

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Careers:

The BSc Business Management (Operations) degree at Swansea University prepares students for roles in operations management within a business setting. Graduates have been employed by Shell UK, Marks & Spencer, Tata, and many others.

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3 Year Full Time Start Date UK International September 2024 Tuition Fees 3 Year Full Time Start Date UK International September 2024 £ 9,000 £ 18,650 January 2025 £ 9,000 £ 18,650 4 Year Full Time With a Year Abroad Start Date UK International September 2024 £ 9,000 £ 18,650 4 Year Full Time With a Year In Industry Start Date UK International September 2024 £ 9,000 £ 18,650 January 2025 £ 9,000 £ 18,650 Fees for full time Undergraduate UK students may be increased in subsequent years of study by an inflationary amount determined by Welsh Government. Fees for full time Undergraduate EU/International students will increase by 3% for each subsequent year of study. During a sandwich year (e.g. year in industry, year abroad or placement year) a lower fee will apply. For more information visit our tuition fees page. You can find further information of your fee costs on our tuition fees page. You may be eligible for funding to help support your study. To find out about scholarships, bursaries and other funding opportunities that are available please visit the University's scholarships and bursaries page. Current students: You can find further information of your fee costs on our tuition fees page.

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Overview:

• Founded in 1920 as University College of Swansea
• Received its Royal Charter in 1948, becoming Swansea University
• Consistently ranked among the top 30 universities in the UK
• Home to over 20,000 students from over 140 countries
• Notable achievements include:
  • 2019 Queen's Anniversary Prize for Higher and Further Education for its work in developing and delivering innovative teaching methods
  • 2018 Times Higher Education Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Local Community
  • 2017 Research Excellence Framework (REF) results showed that 90% of Swansea University's research was rated as world-leading or internationally excellent

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Student Life:

• Over 150 student clubs and societies
• Sports teams in a variety of disciplines, including rugby, football, and basketball
• Student support services include:
  • Counseling and mental health support
  • Disability support
  • Financial advice
  • International student support
• Campus facilities include:
  • Bay Campus: Modern campus with state-of-the-art facilities, including a library, sports center, and student union
  • Singleton Campus: Historic campus with a mix of traditional and modern buildings, including the iconic Singleton Abbey
  • Tycoch Campus: Home to the College of Engineering and the School of Management

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Academics:

• Academic resources include:
  • Over 400 undergraduate and postgraduate programs
  • World-class research facilities
  • Extensive library resources
• Faculty:
  • Over 1,000 academic staff, including internationally renowned researchers and industry experts
• Teaching methodologies:
  • Focus on student-centered learning
  • Use of innovative teaching methods, such as problem-based learning and flipped classrooms
• Academic support services:
  • Academic skills workshops
  • Writing center
  • Math and statistics support
• Unique academic programs or initiatives:
  • Swansea Employability Academy: Provides students with opportunities to develop employability skills
  • Swansea University Global: Offers international study and research opportunities

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Top Reasons to Study Here:

• Top 30 UK university
• Excellent teaching and research
• World-class facilities
• Strong industry connections
• Vibrant student life
• Notable alumni include:
  • Michael Sheen, actor
  • Catherine Zeta-Jones, actress
  • Sir Terry Matthews, entrepreneur

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Services:

• Counseling and mental health support
• Health center
• Housing services
• Library resources:
  • Over 1 million books and journals
  • Access to online databases and e-resources
• Technology support:
  • Free Wi-Fi across campus
  • Computer labs and printing facilities
• Career development services:
  • Career counseling
  • Job search assistance
  • Employer networking events