Business Management (Operations) , BSc (Hons), with industry placement

This Business Management course, with a specialisation in operations, e-business, and management consulting, is ideal for those eager to enhance product and service design and delivery. It provides essential expertise in marketing, entrepreneurship, finance, strategy, and human resource management. The four-year programme includes a third-year industry placement, offering real-world experience, skill development, and support from our employability team, including CV guidance and interview preparation. Delivered by Swansea University's School of Management, the course features world-class teaching, state-of-the-art facilities, and accreditations from the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) and Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA). Modules span compulsory and optional topics like marketing, operations management, project management, and sustainability, with a final-year project involving real business partnerships to boost career readiness. Assessment methods include exams, essays, business reports, group presentations, and reflective logs, fostering strong research and communication skills.

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 fourth 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 4th 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/