Business Management (Operations) with a Foundation Year (January Start)

Swansea University
Undergraduate BSc Full-time including foundation year 3.5 Years Business and management studiesEvents management

A-Level Entry

ABB - BBB

About this course

The BSc Business Management (Operations) with a Foundation Year is a programme designed for the student who wants to excel and reach the top level of global business management practice but does not yet have the required qualifications.

The four-year course provides students with a broad range of expertise across the areas of business and management (such as marketing, operations, finance, accounting, strategy and human resource management) as well as offering a range of cutting-edge specialist optional modules. The BSc Business Management (Operations) with a Foundation Year, is designed for students who are driven to understand and improve how products and services are designed and delivered, specialising in operations, e-business and management consulting. As well as specialising in operations, this Business Management course will equip you with essential modern expertise in marketing, entrepreneurship, management consulting, finance, e-business, strategy and human resource management.

The foundation year is taught at The College, on Bay Campus. Located next to the School of Management, The College is the University’s pathway provider and offers a unique learning environment; designed to fully prepare you for the final three years of your degree. Small lecture and seminar classes, state-of-the-art facilities and world-class teaching help you to realise your full academic potential.

As a student of our Business department within the School of Management at Swansea University, you can expect to receive excellent teaching, driven by our world-class academic team of staff and state-of-the-art Bay Campus facilities. Our Business Management degrees are accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) and Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), providing you with industry-focused teaching and a wealth of professional skills to enhance your employability on graduation. Our Final Year Projects also enhance your career potential, by working in partnership with real companies on real business-related issues.

Entry Requirements

A-Level Grades ABB - BBB

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

2431 Management consultants and business analysts
1132 Marketing, sales and advertising directors
1150 Managers and directors in retail and wholesale
7220 Customer service supervisors
2432 Marketing and commercial managers
1139 Functional managers and directors

Course Details

Qualification
Bachelor of Science - BSc
Study Mode
Full-time including foundation year
Duration
3.5 Years
Start Date
2025
Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Swansea
Scheme
Undergraduate
Subjects
Business and management studies, Events management