Business Management (Business Analytics) with a Foundation Year, BSc (Hons)

Program Overview

Swansea University's Business Management (Business Analytics) with a Foundation Year program provides a comprehensive understanding of business management and analytics. Through a combination of in-person and online learning, students develop skills in marketing, accounting, finance, and data analysis. The program prepares graduates for careers in business, finance, and analytics, including roles such as business analyst, data scientist, and management consultant.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The University provides an exceptional educational experience with practical skills sessions, lab work seminars, and workshops largely taking place in person, enabling interactive learning. Online learning is also incorporated to support traditional face-to-face teaching through 'live' sessions using software like Zoom and lecture recordings for flexibility. The program's content aligns with industry practices and is highly relevant to contemporary business environments, preparing students for success in the field of business management or business analytics.

Outline:

The Business Management (Business Analytics) with a Foundation Year degree program at Swansea University is a 4-year full-time program that provides a comprehensive and well-rounded understanding of business management and analytics. The program prepares students for the era of ‘big data’ and business analysis. It also covers core business modules such as marketing, accounting, finance, strategy and human resource management. The modules are structured to ensure that students have a well-rounded understanding of how a business functions ahead of entering the world of work. Year 0 (Level 3) Compulsory Modules Module NameModule DurationCreditsModule Code BusinessSeptember-January15MN-0002 Academic WritingSeptember-January15MN-0004 Critical ThinkingSeptember-January15MN-0005 Interactive Learning Skills and CommunicationSeptember-January15MN-0006 Principles of ICTSeptember-January0MN-N012 StatisticsJanuary-June15MN-0501 Business EconomicsJanuary-June15MN-0502 GlobalisationJanuary-June15MN-0504 Applied Critical ThinkingJanuary-June15MN-0505 The College Resilience module The College - Autumn Term (Sep - Dec)0TC-0001 Year 1 (Level 4) Compulsory Modules Module NameModule DurationCreditsModule Code Accounting for ManagersSeptember-January15MN-1003 Managing PeopleSeptember-January15MN-1006 MarketingSeptember-January15MN-1016 Key Skills for BusinessSeptember-January15MN-1023 Operations ManagementJanuary-June15MN-1518 The Global Context of OrganisationJanuary-June15MN-1520 Essential Analytic Skills for BusinessJanuary-June15MN-1524 Managing in the Digital AgeJanuary-June15MN-1526 Year 2 (Level 5) Students choose 120 credits from the following: Compulsory Modules Module NameModule DurationCreditsModule Code Management Science September-January15MN-2017 Strategic AnalysisSeptember-January15MN-2040 Decision Making and AnalysisSeptember-January15MN-2071 Maths for BusinessJanuary-June15MN-2506 Business AnalyticsJanuary-June15MN-2520 Economics for BusinessJanuary-June15MN-2565 Optional Modules Semester 1 Choose Exactly 15 credits from the following Modules: Module NameModule DurationCreditsModule Code Guidance Corporate Governance and EthicsSeptember-January15MN-2003 Strategic Marketing PlanningSeptember-January15MN-2007 Digital MarketingSeptember-January15MN-2008 Change ManagementSeptember-January15MN-2009 Information SystemsSeptember-January15MN-2011 Organisational BehaviourSeptember-January15MN-2013 Global Business Environment: International Political EconomySeptember-January15MN-2035 Applied Entrepreneurship: Action-Based PlanningSeptember-January15MN-2054 Students should note that this module is a co-requisite for taking MN-2559 Applied Entrepreneurship: Action Based Practice in TB2. Critical Thinking in EntrepreneurshipSeptember-January15MN-2055 Contemporary Issues in TourismSeptember-January15MN-2058 Business and Employment LawSeptember-January15MN-2060 Principles of Management AccountingSeptember-January15MN-2067 English for Management 1September-January0MN-N001 Semester 2 Choose Exactly 15 credits from the following Modules: Module NameModule DurationCreditsModule Code Guidance Human Resource ManagementJanuary-June15MN-2508 Management Consulting 1January-June15MN-2509 Consumer Behaviour January-June15MN-2510 International BusinessJanuary-June15MN-2511 Supply Chain ManagementJanuary-June15MN-2513 Business Information SystemsJanuary-June15MN-2514 Statistics for BusinessJanuary-June15MN-2517 e-BusinessJanuary-June15MN-2518 Social Aspects of OrganisationJanuary-June15MN-2551 Entrepreneurship for Tourism ExperiencesJanuary-June15MN-2563 International MarketingJanuary-June15MN-2570 Principles of Financial AccountingJanuary-June15MN-2573 English for Management 2January-June0MN-N002 Year 3 (Level 6) Compulsory Modules Module NameModule DurationCreditsModule Code Final Year ProjectSeptember-June30MN-3000 Data MiningSeptember-January15MN-3024 Spreadsheets and Databases for Business AnalysisJanuary-June15MN-3526 Optional Modules Semester 1 Choose Exactly 30 credits from the following Modules: Module NameModule DurationCreditsModule Code Guidance Financial Market EfficiencySeptember-January15MN-3002 Investment BankingSeptember-January15MN-3004 Financial ServicesSeptember-January15MN-3005 Marketing ResearchSeptember-January15MN-3012 International Human Resource ManagementSeptember-January15MN-3013 Innovation ManagementSeptember-January15MN-3016 Project ManagementSeptember-January15MN-3019 Lean OperationsSeptember-January15MN-3023 Application DevelopmentSeptember-January15MN-3026 Strategic ImplementationSeptember-January15MN-3047 Rheoli Prosiectau (Project Management)September-January15MN-3055 This is taught concurrently with MN-3019 Project Management, and allows students to have seminars only through the medium of Welsh. Lectures will be in English. Sustainable TourismSeptember-January15MN-3056 Tourism PlanningSeptember-January15MN-3060 Social Media MarketingSeptember-January15MN-3064 English for Management 1September-January0MN-N001 Power and OrganisationJanuary-June15MN-3015 Semester 2 Choose Exactly 30 credits from the following Modules: Module NameModule DurationCreditsModule Code Guidance Financial EconomicsJanuary-June15MN-3501 Financial Innovation and Risk ManagementJanuary-June15MN-3503 Asset ManagementJanuary-June15MN-3505 Derivatives and Risk ManagementJanuary-June15MN-3506 Risk Management in BankingJanuary-June15MN-3507 Business EthicsJanuary-June15MN-3512 LeadershipJanuary-June15MN-3513 Marketing EthicsJanuary-June15MN-3516 Corporate Social ResponsibilityJanuary-June15MN-3517 Information Technology Service ManagementJanuary-June15MN-3519 International StandardsJanuary-June15MN-3521 Sustainability and Environmental ManagementJanuary-June15MN-3522 Business and Employment LawJanuary-June15MN-3542 Law of International Corporate GovernanceJanuary-June15MN-3551 Forensic AccountingJanuary-June15MN-3555 Strategic Sales ManagementJanuary-June15MN-3560 Enterprise Life CycleJanuary-June15MN-3572 Marketing CommunicationsJanuary-June15MN-3574 Managing Crisis in OrganisationsJanuary-June15MN-3579 English for Management 2January-June0MN-N002

Assessment:

Assessment methods may vary depending on the specific module and can include coursework, exams, presentations, projects, and practical assessments.

Teaching:

The program is taught by a team of experienced academics with research, academic, and industry backgrounds. The teaching methods are tailored to the specific needs of the program, ensuring that students learn the most relevant and up-to-date information and develop skills required for a career in business management or business analytics.

Careers:

Graduates from the program are well-positioned for a variety of careers in business, finance, and analytics. Some potential career paths include business analyst, operations analyst, data scientist, management consultant, and business development manager.