Program Overview

Program Overview

The BSc Business Management with Operations and Supply Chain Management programme provides a strong foundation in strategy, marketing, operations, and organisational behaviour, while allowing students to develop specialist expertise in managing processes and resources effectively.

Course Highlights

• Ranked #1 as the most targeted university by top graduate employers (High Fliers Report, The Graduate Market 2025)
• Ranked #15 in the UK for Business and Management studies (The Complete University Guide for 2026)
• Triple Crown accredited by the AACSB, AMBA, and EQUIS

Course Delivery

Students will learn through lectures, smaller group classes, teamwork, and presentations, building skills and confidence highly valued by employers.

Module Information

The modules listed for this programme are regularly reviewed to ensure they are up-to-date and informed by the latest research and teaching methods.

Year 1

Core Modules | Credits | Semester
---|---|---
Introduction to Marketing and Communications | 20 | Semester 1
Organisations, Management and Entrepreneurship | 20 | Semester 1
Accounting, Accountability and Financial Decision-making | 20 | Semester 2
Economics for Business | 20 | Semester 2
Management Education and Learning | 20 | Full Term
Quantitative Skills for Business | 20 | Full Term

Entry Requirements

To secure a place at Birmingham, students will need to meet the general entry requirements as well as those specific to the course.

A Level

AAB - A Level subjects excluded for entry include: General Studies, Critical Thinking, and Use of Maths.

IB

6,6,5 32 points overall

BTEC

DDD in Business, Applied Science, or Enterprise and Entrepreneurship

English Language Requirements

If students are international, they will need to demonstrate a suitable level of English proficiency, usually through the form of an IELTS or equivalent qualification or a Presessional English course.

Fees and Scholarships

The University tuition fee covers the cost of tuition, examination, and graduation, and includes membership of the Guild of Students.

Undergraduate Loans

To help with the cost of studies, undergraduate students from the UK can apply for student finance through the Student Loans Company.

Scholarships, Grants, and Bursaries

At Birmingham, financial worries should not be a barrier to accessing higher education. The university offers a range of additional financial support for students through scholarships, bursaries, and other awards.

Application Process

For all undergraduate courses at Birmingham, students apply online through UCAS.

Birmingham Business School Careers

BSc Business Management with Operations and Supply Chain Management graduates are equipped for careers across a wide range of industries. Combining business management with operations and supply chain expertise opens up opportunities to lead, innovate, and optimise processes.

Related Courses

• Business Management with Operations and Supply Chain Management and Year in Industry (BSc)
• Business Management with Human Resource Management (BSc)
• Business Management with Marketing (BSc)

Student Experience

The experience studying at Birmingham will give students the opportunity to discover new experiences, develop different skills, and make friends for life. The university offers a huge variety of accommodation options, exciting activities to get involved in outside of studies, as well as all the support and advice needed.