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Swansea University: School of Management

http://www.swansea.ac.uk/som/

Study at the School of Management at Swansea University and you’ll receive an outstanding learning experience from a top UK provider of business management, accounting, finance, marketing and human resource management. We offer an extensive and flexible programme portfolio and exemplary student support set in a stunning and accessible location.

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Why study at Swansea University’s School of Management?

The School of Management at Swansea is an integral part of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. Providing a wide range of postgraduate degrees, our strong links with industry and professional accrediting bodies are reflected in our innovative teaching and pioneering research, ensuring a great start to your future career.

Our Faculty is home to a welcoming and inclusive community that pursues scholarship, research and innovation that benefits society, and which promotes a student experience that enables our students to become highly skilled, socially aware global citizens. We make a significant contribution to the University’s cultural and civic mission work, and are committed to promoting our Welsh language and culture.

As a postgraduate student you will have access to:

  • Dedicated postgraduate study areas
  • Dynamic academic staff with a wealth of extensive industry experience
  • Specialist world-class researchers

Sitting within the impressive Bay Campus, just a stone throw away from its neighbouring beach and half a mile from the M4 corridor; the School of Management is home to over 150 staff and over 2000 students. Boasting world-class facilities with an impressive communal Atrium, teaching rooms, meeting rooms and PC Labs that ensure you will have access to an outstanding learning environment.

Discover more about our beautiful Bay Campus by taking our virtual tour.

Accreditation

Get a head start. Our professionally accredited degrees will exempt you from specific early-stage professional exams/qualifications meaning you get a kick-start in your career. It highlights a close link between industry and your course, bringing cutting-edge real-world practice into your studies.

Counting towards professional qualifications and registrations, accredited courses can help fast-track you in your chosen career path.

A number of our postgraduate degree courses are accredited which means that in addition to your qualification you will also be exempt from a number of professional exams (depending on your module choice), all of which is extremely attractive to future employers.

Professional accreditation bodies we are aligned to include:

ACCA – Association of Chartered Certified Accountants

CFA – Chartered Financial Analyst

CIMA – Chartered Institute of Management Accountants

ICAEW – Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales

CIM - Chartered Institute of Marketing

CMI - Chartered Management Institute

FMLM – Faculty of Medical Leadership and Management

CIPD- Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development

SBC- Small Business Charter

Employability


Alongside full and part-time postgraduate programmes specifically designed to enhance your career prospects; we give you numerous opportunities to work and network with industry experts during your time with us. Specialised in supporting your job or placement search as well as providing careers advice, our students who have used the service said it adds value to their university experience.

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Postgraduate taught courses at the School of Management:

Accounting & Finance
Become a highly skilled, career-ready graduate when you study any of our multi-accredited programmes.

We invest in our students' future with state-of-the-art teaching facilities and study areas, as well as specialist accounting and finance software to give you a competitive edge when you graduate from Swansea University.

Alongside dedicated teams who provide employability, academic and personal support right through your degree, our courses are structured to allow flexibility so that you get to tailor your modules, and ultimately your degree, to suit your developing career aspirations.

One year programmes (with enhanced taught elements) for students from any undergraduate background:

Advanced programmes for students who have already studied accounting and/or finance at undergraduate level:

Students will typically have a background in Business, Finance, Economics, Mathematics or Computer Science. We would also be willing to consider those with other backgrounds and work experience in the sector:

Designed for qualified accountants, who have gained their qualification with relevant professional bodies within the last five years, to fast-track them to achieve an MSc:

Business Management 
If you are looking to become the next global business leader, our diverse range of degrees are for you.

Whether it is the general business management degree or one of our specialised pathways, all our courses are structured to allow flexibility so that you get to tailor your modules, and ultimately your degree, to suit your developing career aspirations.

Programmes for students from any undergraduate background:

Students must attain an undergraduate degree or equivalent with at least a 2:1 in a related discipline (e.g. business management, business studies, human resource management, marketing, entrepreneurship, economics):

Designed for students who already typically have a year's relevant industrial experience and an undergraduate degree or equivalent:

Master of Business Administration, MBA
The MBA addresses the gap between practice and theory; you will implement your existing knowledge in a global context to overcome challenging scenarios and learn to navigate innovation and change, whilst ensuring human values are at the heart of decision making.

Marketing
If you want a successful career in the digital marketing age, whether on the consultancy, third sector or client side, our diverse range of undergraduate and postgraduate degrees are for you.

You will also benefit from our links with leading professional marketing body, the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM), as our courses are accredited by the CIM Accredited Degree programme and have been designed in line with the CIM Certificate in Professional Marketing and Diploma in Professional Marketing. Upon successful completion of relevant modules, you’ll be a step closer on the road to becoming a chartered marketer.

Programme for students from any undergraduate background:

Advanced programme for students who have already studied marketing/business at undergraduate level or professionals who are already familiar with marketing concepts:

 

 Human Resource Management

Designed to facilitate you to become an extraordinary, sought-after HR professional, our programmes will give you a competitive edge when entering the world of people management.

The department's strong links with industry enables the support to help build your skills and experience to enhance your career development as a 'people' professional.

Students must attain an undergraduate degree or equivalent with at least a 2:1 in a related discipline (e.g. business management, business studies, human resource management, marketing, entrepreneurship, economics):

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Postgraduate Research

The benefits of completing a postgraduate research degree are numerous, including programme flexibility, intellectual reward, being a leader in your specialist area, and improving your employability. To help you develop and grow your research, world-class academics within the School of Management will be at hand to provide you with feedback; ensuring you produce the best possible research within your capabilities.

Scholarships and funding 

We are dedicated to investing in the future of our students and offer a range of scholarship opportunities, including our Developing Futures Scholarships for School of Management offer holders.

Don’t just take our word for it:
“The MSc Management (Operations and Supply Management) provided me with the required knowledge for a career in operations management. Its way of blending theory with practical application meant that I graduated with the required skills for walking straight into a career as an operations and supply manager. My masters from Swansea was the reason I secured my role as the chief operating officer at Heavy Force.” 

Abdulla Irufan former postgraduate student, now Chief Operating Officer of Heavy Force Pvt Ltd

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A city by the sea

Swansea is a city that has it all: whether you’re a sports fanatic, culture vulture or outdoor adventurer, you’ll find plenty to keep you busy between lectures. Discover why we are a top UK research university based in one of the UK’s most naturally beautiful regions.

Look around the School of Management via our virtual tour. We’d love to show you around in person: contact us to arrange a visit.

School of Management
Swansea University
Bay Campus
Fabian Way
Swansea
SA1 8EN
Email: study@swansea.ac.uk
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