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Bachelor of Science - BSc

Business Management (Operations)

Swansea University

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298 reviews

Entry requirements

Here's what you will need to get a place on the Business Management (Operations) course at Swansea University.

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A level

A,B,B

Course summary

What this course is about

UCAS code: 4300

Here's what Swansea University says about its Business Management (Operations) course.

If you are driven to understand and improve how products and services are designed and delivered, specialising in operations, e-business and management consulting, then this pathway is for you. 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.

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), 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.

The School of Management is accredited by AACSB International, the world’s largest business education association, connecting business schools, businesses and learners, to create the next generation of great leaders.

Course details

Qualification

Bachelor of Science - BSc

Department

Business and Management

Location

Bay Campus | Swansea

Duration

3 Years

Study mode

Full-time

Subjects

• Business and management

Start date

September 22, 2025

Application deadline

January 29, 2025

The modules you will study

In Year 1, you will typically study areas including: Accounting for Managers, Key Skills for Business, Managing People, The Global Context of Organisation, Managing in the Digital Age.

In Year 2, you will typically study areas including: Information Systems, Economics for Business, Supply Chain Management, Business Analytics.

In Year 3, you will typically study areas including: Project Management, Lean Operations, International Standards, Information Technology Service Management.You also undertake a Final Year Project.

How you will be assessed

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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National Student Survey (NSS) scores

The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.

Here you can see ratings from Swansea University students who took the Business Management (Operations) course - or another course in the same subject area.

Business and management

Select an option to see a detailed breakdown

How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

84%

med

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

95%

med

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

77%

med

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

80%

med

To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

85%

med

How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?

88%

med

How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?

83%

med

To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?

79%

low

To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?

83%

med

How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

85%

med

How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?

84%

med

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

72%

med

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

87%

med

How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

80%

med

How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

89%

med

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

89%

med

How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

87%

high

How well organised is your course?

91%

high

How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?

90%

med

How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?

87%

med

How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?

84%

med

How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

65%

med

To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?

87%

med

To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

78%

med

How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

74%

med

Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course.

83%

med

How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?

77%

low

Student information

See who's studying at Swansea University. These students are taking Business Management (Operations) or another course from the same subject area.

Business and management
Mode of study
Full-time100%
Gender ratio
Female32%Male68%
Where students come from
International20%UK80%
Student performance
2:1 or above78%
First year dropout rate6%
Number of students2,100
Most popular A-levels studied
SubjectGrade
Business StudiesB
MathematicsC
EconomicsB
HistoryC
PsychologyC
Source: HESA

Graduate prospects

What graduates do next

Facts and figures about Swansea University graduates who took Business Management (Operations) - or another course in the same subject area.

Business and management

Graduate statistics

67%

In a job where degree was essential or beneficial

85%

In work, study or other activity

68%

Say it fits with future plans

66%

Are utilising studies

Top job areas

26%

Finance Professionals

22%

Business and public service associate professionals

10%

Administrative occupations

9%

Managers, directors and senior officials

Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates

Earnings after graduation

Earnings from Swansea University graduates who took Business Management (Operations) - or another course in the same subject area.

Business and management

Earnings

£23.4k

First year after graduation

£27.2k

Third year after graduation

£31.4k

Fifth year after graduation

Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Business Management (Operations).

Source: LEO

Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree

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