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

Program Overview

The BSc Business Management (Operations) with a Foundation Year at Swansea University equips students with a comprehensive understanding of business and operations management. Through a combination of core business modules and specialized courses in operations, management consulting, and e-business, graduates gain the skills and knowledge necessary for a successful career in operations management. The program emphasizes practical application and industry relevance, preparing students for roles in various sectors.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The BSc Business Management (Operations) with a Foundation Year degree at Swansea University is designed to provide students with a solid understanding of business and operations management. The program aims to equip graduates with the practical skills and mindset required for a role in operations management, focusing on understanding and improving how products and services are made. Students will cover core areas of business and management alongside modules dedicated to operations, management consulting, and e-business. The Foundation Year is an excellent pathway to gaining the required knowledge and skills in business, operations, and management consulting before joining Year 1 students of the BSc Business Management (Operations) degree within the School of Management.

Outline:

Year 0 (Foundation Year)

• Accounting for Managers
• Academic Writing
• Critical Thinking
• Interactive Learning Skills and Communication
• Principles of ICT
• Statistics
• Business Economics
• Globalisation
• Applied Critical Thinking
• The College Resilience module

Year 1 (Level 4)

• Accounting for Managers
• Managing People
• Marketing
• Key Skills for Business
• Operations Management
• The Global Context of Organisation
• Managing in the Digital Age

Year 2 (Level 5)

• Information Systems
• Management Science
• Strategic Analysis
• Supply Chain Management
• Business Analytics
• Economics for Business

Year 3 (Level 6)

• Final Year Project
• Project Management
• Lean Operations
• Information Technology Service Management
• International Standards

Assessment:

Assessment methods used in the program may include:

• Exams
• Coursework
• Presentations
• Group projects
• Case studies
• Practical assignments

Teaching:

Teaching at Swansea University is partly informed by research, and lecturers have hands-on experience in both industry and academia. Students will have access to cutting-edge video and digital content creation suites and state-of-the-art facilities at the School of Management.

Careers:

Graduates from the BSc Business Management (Operations) with a Foundation Year degree can pursue a variety of careers in operations management, including:

• Operations Manager
• Supply Chain Manager
• Project Manager
• E-Commerce Executive
• Management Consultant

Tuition Fees and Payment Information:

UK International September 2024 £ 9,000 Tuition Fees Start Date UK International September 2024 £ 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.