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 Swansea University's employability team, alongside accreditations from the Chartered Management Institute and Chartered Institute of Management Accountants to boost career prospects.The curriculum features seven compulsory first-year modules, such as Marketing and Operations Management, plus one elective. Subsequent years mix compulsory and optional modules like Project Management and Supply Chain Management, culminating in a final-year project with group and individual assessments. Assessment methods include business reports, group presentations, and reflective logs, fostering research, analytical, and communication skills. For detailed information, visit our webpage or contact us.

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/