Business Management (Operations), BSc (Hons)

This Business Management pathway at Swansea University is ideal for those eager to enhance the design and delivery of products and services, with a focus on operations, e-business, and management consulting. The course provides essential expertise in marketing, entrepreneurship, finance, strategy, and human resource management, alongside specialised operations training. As part of the School of Management, students benefit from world-class teaching, cutting-edge facilities at the Bay Campus, and accreditations from the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) and Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA). These elements foster industry-relevant skills and employability through final-year projects that collaborate with real businesses.The programme begins with seven compulsory first-year modules in areas like marketing, human resource management, and operations management, plus one elective. Subsequent years mix compulsory and optional modules, including project management, supply chain management, and sustainability. Assessment varies, incorporating business reports, group presentations, and reflective logs, alongside exams and essays, to develop strong research and communication skills. For detailed structure, visit the university website or contact study@swansea.ac.uk.

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 third 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 3rd 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/