School of Management A different kind of business school Student Work Placements
Welcome to the School of Management The School of Management at Swansea University is one of the UK s top providers of management, finance and economic research and education. Our mission is to drive forward the global economy by delivering world-leading research and educational programmes. We aim to build life-long connections to our research community, industrial supporters and students through embedded partnership working and alumni relationships. The School of Management offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes to nearly 2000 students from 60 different countries, studying a range of programmes at undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral level. We want to give our students the very best training for their chosen career so that they can approach their first jobs with dynamism, enthusiasm and highly developed skills. In order to do this, students need to have experience of the world of work during their time at University and the best way to achieve this is through a work placement. The School of Management is actively seeking industrial partners to offer placement options to our students. We are seeking employers who offer six or twelve month student work placements in a diverse range of business operations areas. As well as offering first class training to possible future employees, the benefits to your business are many. Our students are motivated, articulate and eager to learn. They can be given short-term project work, can move between departments and can offer some up to date specialist knowledge about their subject area. I hope you will be able to support us in this new initiative. Professor Nigel Piercy Dean of the School of Management
My placement was a great experience that I will never forget. My mentor was helpful...the experience allowed me to test my theoretical understanding of accounting and finance in real life. I am sure that my time on placement will give me the edge when I am searching for employment after university. Chris Richards, Final Year, BSc Accounting and Finance, School of Management
A different kind of business school Our core values are: Life-long relationships We have a direct commitment to develop life-long relationships with all our stakeholders students and businesses alike. Cutting edge research We are committed to driving forward the boundaries of academic thought and practice across all our faculty areas. We are home to five academic departments and a range of research centres focused on everything from lean operations to empirical finance and social media. Industry focused research We continue to build a wide range of research programmes designed to deliver real business and economic improvement. We have worked with everyone from blue-chip corporate clients through to local micro-businesses as well as a range of national and regional government agencies and bodies. Research led teaching Our research is always fed through into teaching by our experienced and dedicated faculty. All of our teaching is delivered by our own faculty and is focused on giving our students the best possible start to their careers. Entrepreneurship We are one of the most entrepreneurially focused business schools in the UK. We have a new dedicated enterprise suite that provides facilities including hot-desking, rapid prototyping and 3D printing for new student start-ups, we are active members of ENACTUS and offer free business start up mentoring to students. Student engagement All of our taught programmes are focused on providing the best student experience. We supplement our lecture programme with small group seminars to engage with students we regularly host visiting speakers from industry and academics from around the world. World-class facilities The School of Management has invested over a million pounds in creating some of the best student facilities in the country including a trading simulation room, a group work presentation room, a junior common room and state of the art computer facilities. A beautiful and safe location We are based on the picturesque beach front in Swansea, within walking distance of the city centre. The Complete University Guide rates Swansea as one of the safest places to live in the UK and the safest place in Wales. Employability We aim to help our students achieve the great careers they deserve. We offer work placements across our undergraduate portfolio, have a dedicated careers team within the School and regularly host career fairs and alumni networking to help students find work at the end of their studies. Over 93% of Swansea students are in employment or further study six months after graduation. www.swansea.ac.uk/som 93% graduates employed within six months of graduating Take a look at our website to find out more infomation about our courses. Swansea University key facts: 2008 Research Assessment Exercise (RAE) Swansea University achieved largest increase in internationally excellent research in the UK 93% of graduates employed/in further study six months after graduating (HESA 2011/12) rose 28 places in 2014 Guardian University Guide and 12 places in Sunday Times University guide in the top 3rd of UK institutions in 2013 National Student Survey for overall student satisfaction ranked 5th safest place for students to live in the UK (first in Wales) in 2012 Complete University Guide ranked 2nd in the UK over all at the 2013 student choice awards
Programme Portfolio For undergraduate students we offer a range of business, accounting and finance degrees with the option of undertaking either a three or four year programme of study. Our four year programmes include the option of either a single year long placement in industry or two six month placements in different companies. Business Undergraduate Accounting & Finance Undergraduate We offer a suite of programmes with a variety of named specialisations: BSc Business Management BSc Business Management (e-business) For students interested in all areas of business who want For students interested in how computers and the the freedom to design their own degree programme. internet have shaped modern business practice. BSc Business Management (Marketing) BSc Business Management (Management Consulting) For students interested in understanding how customers For students interested in developing a career in and business interact in a global marketplace. management consulting. BSc Business Management (Entrepreneurship) BSc Business Management (Business Analytics) For students interested in starting their own business For students interested in understanding how the or understanding entrepreneurial behaviour. world of big data operates. We offer three distinct programmes within the areas of accounting and finance: BSc Accounting & Finance For students interested in either area. Students have significant freedom to construct their own degree from optional modules. BSc Accounting For students interested in a career in accountancy. This programme is designed around the ACCA exemption process. BSc Business Management (Operations & Supply Management) For students interested in understanding how global business supply networks operate and can be improved. BSc Business Management (Finance) For students interested in moving into a career in finance and business. BSc Business Management (Human Resource Management) For students focused on understanding the human elements of business management. BSc Finance For students interested in a career in finance or investment and trading. Programme is designed around CFA professional standards.
Our placement partnerships Discover what our students can do for your business What benefits does a work placement offer a student? The benefits of work placement schemes are significant and include: helping students to develop new work orientated skills allowing students to build confidence and maturity helping students gain relevant experience in a real organisation supporting students gaining a breadth of subject knowledge helping students to identify their ideal career pathway adding work experience to students CV for graduate recruitment What benefits does a work placement offer the employer? A work placement is a mutually beneficial arrangement offering just as many benefits to the employer as to the student. Our students are ready, willing and eager to engage in any business role a company would like them to undertake. Specific benefits for your company could include: placements can offer short term specialist knowledge to the company placements can provide an external viewpoint to the business, driven by the latest management thinking our students can offer international perspectives with over sixty countries represented in the School of Management, our students can offer detailed insights into foreign markets placements can support short or fixed term project work placement students can undertake many of the roles of a management consultant at a significantly reduced cost Overall, the placement helps a student to focus on a specific career and improves their employability. Importantly, many employers use placements programmes as a way to screen potential graduate recruits thus, a placement significantly enhances employability outcomes. placements offer a chance to see potential employees in action before making hiring decisions
4 year with 2 six- month placements What is a suitable placement? There is no rule as to what makes a good work placement or not. We are looking for companies to support our students and help them develop as professionals and managers of the future. The type of work carried out by a placement student will vary depending on their strengths and skills and the requirements of your company. An ideal placement would be one which: Provides an opportunity to apply and develop both existing knowledge and also new skills learnt in the workplace Enables the student to assume an appropriate degree of responsibility Allows the student to take ownership of their development with guidance from experts Maximises the student s contribution to the department and organisation The School of Management offers both six month and one year placements so can work around your needs to best deliver student support to the organisation. Potential placements areas could include (but are by no means limited to): Sales & marketing brand managers, marketing assistants, buyers, sales support, market research, public relations, events management. Operations, project & supply chain management business analysts, change managers, purchasers, systems support, quality assurance. Banking, finance and accountancy investment management, mergers and acquisitions analysts, audit or tax trainer, treasury assistants. Human resource management recruitment, training, staff development, legal compliance, diversity management, change management. 4 year with placement in 3rd year Timescales for recruiting a placement student 6 month placement 1 or 1 year placement January Company contacts SoM Febuary SoM advertises to students Semester 1 Semester 2 Year 1 Taught modules Taught modules Year 2 Taught modules Taught modules Year 3 Semester 1 Semester 2 Year 1 Taught modules Taught modules Year 2 Placement 1 or Semester Abroad Taught modules Year 3 Taught modules Placement 2 Year 4 Taught modules Taught modules Placement Year 4 Taught modules Taught modules 6 month placement 2 August Company contacts SoM September SoM advertises to students Information systems e-business, systems analysts, project analysts. Public sector management change managers, analysts, project specialists Third sector projects support, events planning, market engagement. March April Initial screening by SoM (optional) October November Initial screening by SoM (optional) How do I employ a student? April June Interview assessment November December Interview assessment We offer two distinct placement options either a single year long placements (from August to July) or two six month placements (from August to January or Febuary to July). In the months preceding the placement start date we will work with you to advertise the placement opportunity to our students to select the best candidate for your position. We are equipped to carry out an initial screening if required before referring a selection of students to you for an interview. We can also assist you by offering space on site for interviews should you wish to take part in the screening process both in person or via our video-conference suite. Placement August January or August to July How much does it cost? Placement Febuary July Advertising placements to our students is free. While many placements are paid we are keen to work with small and third sector businesses who may lack the resources necessary for paid placements and support a range of options in this area.
Student Placements For more infomation about our placement partnerships, please contact: Liz Robbins Head of Student Mobility School of Management Swansea University SA2 8PP Tel: +44 (0) 1792 295177 Email: somplacements@swansea.ac.uk www.swan.ac.uk/som/placements School of Management A different kind of business school Designed by iconcreativedesign.com