Business Management (Operations) with a Foundation Year
Swansea University
UCAS Code: 430F | Bachelor of Science - BSc
Swansea University
UCAS Code: 430F | Bachelor of Science - BSc
Entry requirements
A level
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
Swansea University accepts the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales as fully equivalent to x1 A-Level.
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About this course
The BSc Business Management (Operations) with a Foundation Year, is designed for students who are driven to understand and improve how products and services are designed and delivered, specialising in operations, e-business and management consulting. As well as specialising in operations, this Business Management course will equip you with essential modern expertise in marketing, entrepreneurship, management consulting, finance, e-business, strategy and human resource management.
The foundation year is taught at The College, on Bay Campus. Located next to the School of Management, The College is the University’s pathway provider and offers a unique learning environment; designed to fully prepare you for the final three years of your degree. Small lecture and seminar classes, state-of-the-art facilities and world-class teaching help you to realise your full academic potential.
As a student of our Business department within the School of Management at Swansea University, you can expect to receive excellent teaching, driven by our world-class academic team of staff and state-of-the-art Bay Campus facilities. Our Business Management degrees are accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) and Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), providing you with industry-focused teaching and a wealth of professional skills to enhance your employability on graduation. Our Final Year Projects also enhance your career potential, by working in partnership with real companies on real business-related issues.
Modules
The foundation Year (Year 0), taught at The College, combines both subject specific and study skill content, to enable successful integration into Year 1 of The Business Management programme.
Your first year of study is made up of 7 compulsory modules covering key elements of Business Management. Compulsory modules are studied by all students on the programme, meaning you are automatically enrolled. Examples of compulsory modules include:
• Marketing
• Human Resource Management
• Operations Management
First year students must also choose 1 elective module to complete their year's teaching and learning. Students on some of our Business Specialism pathways will have this elective module built into their programme, therefore will have it selected for them.
Your second and third years will comprise of a mixture of compulsory and optional modules. The split between compulsory and optional choice will depend on the Business specialism you have chosen. Examples of 2nd and 3rd year modules include:
• Project Management
• Management Science
• Lean Operations
• Supply Chain Management
• Sustainability and Environmental Management
Your final year will include a large compulsory project for all Business Management students, including both group and individual assessment, further preparing you for the world of work. For the full programme structure and module breakdown, please visit our webpage at https://www.swansea.ac.uk/undergraduate/courses/som/business-management/
Assessment methods
We offer a variety of assessment methods within our programmes. In addition to traditional examinations and essays, examples of alternative assessment include:
• Business report
• Group presentation
• Reflective Log
Throughout your undergraduate Business Management degree, you will develop excellent research and analytical skills and learn to present your ideas effectively both verbally and in writing. For full breakdown of course structure and assessment, please get in touch with us at [email protected].
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