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

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Course Overview

Do you see yourself playing a key role in the running of a business? Are you hoping to become a project manager or operations manager for a successful organisation one day? The BSc Business Management (Operations) with a Foundation Year degree at Swansea University could help you achieve this.

If you don’t attain the necessary grades to enrol on to the BSc Business Management (Operations) course, the BSc Business Management (Operations) with a Foundation Year degree is for you.

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.
During your degree, as well as covering the core areas of business and management, you will develop the practical skills and mind-set required for a role in operations management. The course is perfect for students who have a clear interest in understanding and approving how things are made, be it products or services.

You will study a range of key business topics that include marketing, accounting, finance, strategy, and human resource management alongside modules which are dedicated to operations, management consulting and e-business.

The Foundation Year is taught at The College, located next to the School of Management. Once you complete this year, you will move to the School of Management building for the remainder of your studies.

Why Business Management (Operations) with a Foundation Year at Swansea?

  • The School of Management is accredited by AACSB International, the world’s largest business education association, connecting business schools, businesses and learners, to create the next generation of great leaders.
  • Accredited by nationally recognised bodies, including CMI which is the only organisation that can award Chartered Manager status – the highest accolade for leaders and managers
  • Tailor your course to suit your interests and career goals – choose from a huge selection of optional modules
  • Get real-world know-how from our world-leading lecturers with unrivalled experience in both industry and academia
  • A diverse student body from over 60 different countries
  • Based in the £22 million School of Management building on the Bay campus

Your Business Management (Operations) with a Foundation Year Experience

The BSc Business Management (Operations) with a Foundation Year degree at Swansea University is a flexible degree with the chance to study abroad for a year, or work in industry for a year. This can give you a real competitive advantage and will broaden your horizons when it comes to seeking employment.

Your first year (the Foundation Year) is taught at The College, located next to the School of Management and your final three years are taught within the School of Management itself.

Teaching at Swansea is partly informed by research and our staff have hands-on experience of theory and practice, meaning you can benefit from their academic expertise and real-world know-how.

As well as setting you up for a career as an operations manager within a business, we also have support services available to help you start your own business.

During your time with us, you will also have full access to our cutting-edge video and digital content creation suite and state-of-the-art facilities at the School of Management.

Business Management (Operations) with a Foundation Year Employment Opportunities

As a graduate from Swansea, you will find yourself in a great position to secure rewarding employment at any desirable organisation.

Whether your target is to work for the world’s best brands or become a consultant, this degree makes you a strong candidate for employment. Your next step could lie in any of these roles:

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

Modules

Early studies give you a solid foundation in accounting, finance, marketing, personal skills development, and operations management. In later years you can focus your studies by selecting from different specialist module choices according to your chosen career, as detailed below.

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