Business Management (Operations) with a Foundation Year (January Start) BSc
Swansea University
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Bachelor of Science - BSc

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Bay Campus

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JAN-25

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3.5 Years

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Bachelor of Science - BSc

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JAN-26

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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 ...Read more

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.

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40/101
CUG Subject Ranking
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32nd
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37th
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22 Dec 20

loved the uni so much, received great tuition support and so much ongoing careers support. the societies & sports in the SU are great, welcoming and affordable membership..Read more

Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

BBB - ABB Grades / Points required

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):

H2,H2,H2,H2,H2,H3 Grades / Points required

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£9,000 per year

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£18,650 per year

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£18,650 per year

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Swansea University
Swansea University , Swansea

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Fabian Way Swansea SA1 8EN United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Swansea  0.5 miles away

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