Business Management (Operations), BSc (Hons)

Program Overview

The BSc Business Management (Operations) degree at Swansea University provides a comprehensive understanding of business and management principles, with a specialization in operations. Students gain knowledge in areas such as lean operations, supply chain management, and information technology service management. The program offers a mix of core and elective modules, allowing students to tailor their studies to their interests and career goals. Graduates are well-prepared for roles in operations management within various business sectors.

Program Outline

Outline:

This BSc Business Management (Operations) degree explores the fundamental concepts of business and management with specializations in the fields of operations, e-business, management consulting, finance, marketing, human resource management, entrepreneurship, and innovation. The three-year course is structured into semesters and includes core modules (compulsory), optional modules, and a range of electives. Students also have the choice of completing the program with either a year abroad or a year in industry. Year 1 includes modules such as Accounting for managers, managing people, marketing, operations management, global context of organizations, and managing in the digital age among others. Year 2 modules include information systems, strategic analysis, supply chain management, business analytics, and economic analysis . Year3 modules are more specialized to focus on operations and include lean operations, information technology service management, and international standards . Students can also choose from a range of electives in various fields of management.

Teaching:

Swansea University offers a mix of teaching methods that combine core business modules with specialized modules based on students' interests and career goals. The courses are run by world class lecturers who have solid experience in practice and academics, ensuring that the most up-to-date knowledge is being taught in class.

Careers:

The BSc Business Management (Operations) degree at Swansea University prepares students for roles in operations management within a business setting. Graduates have been employed by Shell UK, Marks & Spencer, Tata, and many others.

3 Year Full Time Start Date UK International September 2024 Tuition Fees 3 Year Full Time Start Date UK International September 2024 £ 9,000 £ 18,650 January 2025 £ 9,000 £ 18,650 4 Year Full Time With a Year Abroad Start Date UK International September 2024 £ 9,000 £ 18,650 4 Year Full Time With a Year In Industry Start Date UK International September 2024 £ 9,000 £ 18,650 January 2025 £ 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. During a sandwich year (e.g. year in industry, year abroad or placement year) a lower fee will apply. For more information visit our tuition fees page. You can find further information of your fee costs on our tuition fees page. You may be eligible for funding to help support your study. To find out about scholarships, bursaries and other funding opportunities that are available please visit the University's scholarships and bursaries page. Current students: You can find further information of your fee costs on our tuition fees page.