Business Management (Enterprise and Innovation) with a Year in Industry

Are you looking for an entrepreneurial degree to help you stand out from the crowd through the innovative skills needed to build or manage a dynamic, fast growth business?

Studying entrepreneurship gives you a theoretical understanding of entrepreneurship, the role of entrepreneurs in the economy, and how entrepreneurial business models succeed or fail in practice.

You will develop both the practical skills and mind-set required of an entrepreneur.

The BSc Business Management degree at Swansea University is the most established programme within the School of Management, known for producing highly skilled and commercial thinking business managers. Graduates have gone on to work for the world’s biggest brands including Shell UK, Marks & Spencer, Bloomberg and Tata.

As well as specialising in entrepreneurship, this Business Management course will equip you with essential modern expertise in marketing, operations management, finance, accountancy, strategy and human resources.

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.

The third year of this 4-year course with a Year in Industry will be spent on placement. You will have the opportunity to gain real-world industry experience and develop your employability skill set. We have a strong network of industry contacts, and you will receive dedicated support from our employability team, ranging from CV advice through to mock interviews.

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 optional modules in recent years have included:

• Project Management
• Application Development
• Lean Operations
• Digital Marketing
• Sustainable Tourism

The third year of this 4-year course with a Year in Industry will be spent on placement.

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/

We offer a variety of assessment methods within our programmes. In addition to traditional examinations and essays, examples of alternative assessment include:

• Business report
• Group presentation
• Reflective Log

Throughout your undergraduate Business Management degree, you will develop excellent research and analytical skills and learn to present your ideas effectively both verbally and in writing. For full breakdown of course structure and assessment, please get in touch with us at study@swansea.ac.uk.

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

• Chartered Management Institute
• AACSB International