Postgraduate Prospectus

Discover why our School of Management is the perfect place to study and explore our courses, facilities, careers support and student experiences

SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT Accounting and Finance | Business Management | Economics | Marketing | Tourism POSTGRADUATE PROSPECTUS 2020/21

IMPORTANT INFORMATION, PLEASE READ

The following message contains some very important information. Please read it while you use the prospectus. This guide was published in the Spring of 2020. It contains information on programmes that Swansea University intends to run for students who are planning to start university in the Autumn 2020. We have made every reasonable effort to ensure that the information provided is both helpful and accurate as at the date of publication. However, some changes, for example to programmes, study location, facilities, fees or additional costs may become necessary due to legitimate staffing, financial, regulatory and academic reasons. We will endeavour at all times to keep any changes to a minimum and to keep prospective students informed appropriately. Any changes will be updated on the online course pages: swansea.ac.uk/postgraduate/courses

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TOP 30 UK BUSINESS SCHOOL FOR RESEARCH

EXCELLENCE (REF 2014 – 21)

OUTSTANDING STUDENT EXPERIENCE through engaging with other postgraduate students, public speakers and industry leaders in seminars, tutorials and networking events.

TOP 10 ‘GREENEST’ UNIVERSITY

(Guardian People & Planet University League 2019)

STATE-OF-THE-ART LEARNING AND TEACHING RESOURCES LOCATED A STONE’S THROW AWAY FROM THE BEACH

Swansea University’s School of Management has been awarded a Bronze Athena SWAN Charter award for its commitment to promoting gender equality in the latest review round by Advance HE.

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Securing a job with a higher starting salary is more competitive now than ever but a postgraduate qualification will give you the edge you need in an aggressive graduate employment market. The additional qualification will prove to an employer that you have determination, tenacity and the ability to develop high level knowledge. Here at Swansea University’s School of Management, we pride ourselves on our world-class postgraduate offering; whether you’re interested in a postgraduate taught or research degree, we have the facilities and expertise to help you succeed. Our postgraduate alumni have gone on to work for some of the world’s biggest brands including PwC, KPMG, Deloitte and many others. Some have even gone on to manage their own businesses on a global platform.

CONTENTS

WHY STUDY AT SWANSEA? EMPLOYABILITY ACCREDITATION ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE BUSINESS MANAGEMENT TOURISM MARKETING BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (MBA) ECONOMICS

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WHY STUDY AT Swansea?

SWANSEA LIFE A city that has it all. Town, beach, campus: it’s quick and easy to get where you need to be. Whether you are a sports fanatic, culture vulture or outdoor adventurer, you’ll find plenty to keep you busy between lectures. The Gower Peninsula has five Blue Flag beaches – from chilled-out coves, perfect for revision, to beach barbecue hotspots, it is the ideal playground for outdoor adventures. Bike, jog or amble along the promenade all the way to Mumbles, a quirky, quaint seaside village with the best ice creams in town. On rainy days, visit the Glynn Vivian and Mission Gallery in town or Taliesin Arts Centre and the Egypt Centre on Singleton Campus. Literature lovers should pay at least one visit to Dylan Thomas’ home too. You can’t beat the Maritime Quarter for a drink by the sea. As well as budget bites and bars, it is home to the National Waterfront Museum, which is free.

CAMPUS LIFE The Bay Campus offers students a unique place to live and study, being one of the few universities in the world to have its very own beach. The campus also boasts an impressive array of student amenities with stunning en-suite residences, state-of- the-art library, a large collection of retail and leisure facilities and unrivalled student support services. Co-located with the College of Engineering, Computational Foundry and The College, the Campus provides a world-class environment for collaboration in research, learning and teaching, enterprise and innovation.

OUTSTANDING STUDENT EXPERIENCE You will have numerous opportunities to engage with other postgraduate students, public speakers, world-class academics and industry leaders through lectures, seminars and networking events.

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SPORTS AT SWANSEA The University’s sports department ‘Sport Swansea’ encompasses all areas of sport and recreation, welcoming every level of sporting ability. We have strong links with Swansea City FC and professional rugby regions, the Ospreys and the Scarlets, who also have training bases with us. The Welsh Varsity Challenge is the biggest student event in Wales, and is the second largest of the British Varsity Games, behind Oxford and Cambridge. Varsity sees Swansea and Cardiff Universities competing in over 25 different sports, from basketball, rowing golf and hockey to fencing, squash and Ultimate Frisbee with the competition culminating in the showpiece rugby match. Many students have gone on to represent and gain contracts with semi-professional and professional clubs on the back of great performances in the Welsh Varsity match. The Bay Campus features a full height Sports Hall that can accommodate basketball, badminton, netball, volleyball, fencing and archery. There is also a fully equipped gym

with a functional room for spin and kettlebells as well as changing facilities. Other facilities include a floodlit multi-use games area and half basketball court and training pitches. A SERIOUSLY SOCIAL STUDENTS’ UNION The whole point of your students’ union is to make your university experience the best it can possibly be. Think 120 societies, 50 sports clubs and 12 months of must-see events. Whether you want to get into media, pick up a new hobby or have your voice heard on something that matters to you, there’s a way for everyone to join in.

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EMPLOYABILITY The School of Management is the only School in the University to have its own dedicated team of career advisors. With an impressive track-record of getting students into employment, our bespoke Employability team are committed to ensuring you get the best support available so that you graduate with the skills and experience necessary to help attain your perfect post-graduation career.

OUR SUPPORT INCLUDES:

ENHANCING STUDENT CAREER PROSPECTS

One to one appointments

Group sessions

Employers look for more than a degree when considering graduate job applications. Drop in to our Employability Hub and speak to one of our expert Career Consultants at any time to see how they can help you gain that competitive edge essential for the graduate employment market. The Employability team within the School are fantastic and can help with any questions you may have; from mentoring opportunities to placements to jobs for when you graduate. E mm a Sk inn er ECONOMI CS

Networking events to meet potential employers Visiting companies to find inspiration for future careers

Application assistance

Work experience

Tailored support, guidance and career planning

of students who have used the careers service stated that the team made a difference to their university experience *

*Careers Appointment feedback survey 2018

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GET IN TOUCH Email: study@swansea.ac.uk Tel: +44 (0)1792 295358 swansea.ac.uk/som

EMPLOYABILITY MENTORING SCHEME School of Management students have the opportunity to undertake our unique six-month Employability Mentoring Scheme. The scheme involves the student working alongside a mentor in business to gain essential employability skills and valuable insight in to the world of work. The relationship you build with your mentor could be one of the most important and enriching ones you develop over your career. Your mentor can help to guide you in your career and help you make important links with other professionals and companies. To find out more about our Mentoring Scheme, visit: swansea.ac.uk/som/student-opportunities/ employability-mentoring-scheme

OUR INDUSTRY LINKS INCLUDE:

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ACCREDITATION

A number of our degrees are accredited which means that in addition to your degree, you will also have a number of accreditations to your name; extremely attractive to future employers. 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. An accredited course is one that has been approved by a relevant professional body as meeting its quality standards. It highlights a close link between industry and your

THE BENEFITS Get a head start: Professionally accredited degrees will exempt you from specific early-stage professional exams/qualifications meaning you get a kick-start in your career. Support: Sign up for a student membership and start taking advantage of professional body career support as well as connections with peers and experts. It looks good on your CV and helps prepare you for employment.

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The Association for Chartered Certified

The Chartered Financial Analyst Institute is a global association of investment professionals that sets the standard for excellence in the industry.

Accountants is a leading international accountancy body. An ACCA qualification proves to employers that you have ability in all aspects of business.

The Chartered Banker Institute has formally accredited the MSc International Banking and Finance programme, which is aimed at candidates who wish to acquire a solid foundation, which will equip them for careers in banking, trading or financial analysis.

The Chartered Banker Institute has formally accredited the MSc International Banking and Finance programme, which is aimed at candidates who wish to acquire a solid foundation, which will equip them for careers in banking, trading or financial analysis.

AACSB International (AACSB), a global nonprofit association, connects educators, students, and business to achieve a common goal: to create the next generation of great leaders. Synonymous with the highest standards of excellence since 1916, AACSB provides quality assurance, business education intelligence, and learning and development services to over 1,700 member organisations and more than 800 accredited business schools worldwide.

The Chartered Institute of Marketing is a UK-based professional body offering training and qualification in Marketing and related subjects.

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WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A TAUGHT AND RESEARCH DEGREE?

Choose modules specifically to prepare for a particular professional career Develop knowledge in a specialised subject previously studied

Attend lectures and seminars

Assessed through written assignments and exams

Typically complete a dissertation 1 year full time or 2 years part time

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WORLD-LEADING RESEARCH IMPACT (REF 2014 – 21)

Research a particular area of interest or topic in depth

Focussed on independent study

Guidance and support given by a supervisor

Result in a unique piece of work involving new knowledge in chosen area

Assessed through final thesis and oral examination

MRes and Masters: 1 year full time or 2 years part time PhD: 3 years full time or 6 years part time

MPhil: 2 years FT 4 years PT

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Masłer’s Słud e n ł WHAT’S EXPECTED AS A

Undergraduate studies are designed to introduce students to the knowledge base within a specific area while postgraduate study requires a higher level of understanding, greater independence and a more specialised knowledge. You may find that you have fewer lectures on your timetable compared to an undergraduate degree, however there will be a lot more independent, self-directed study.

As a result individuals with a postgraduate degree are considered to be more highly qualified. In turn the financial and emotional rewards are definitely worth it, your future career and salary prospects can be greatly improved. As will your confidence and self- esteem due to the independent nature of a postgraduate qualification.

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ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE

AREAS OF EXPERTISE:

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT:

• Applied and Financial Econometrics • Empirical Finance • Time Series Analysis • Online Markets • Emerging Market Economies • Banking • Corporate Finance • Finance Regulation 17 TH IN THE UK FOR ACCOUNTING & FINANCE (Times Good University Guide 2020/21)

From Masters Degrees to PhD study, we offer postgraduate programmes in a wide variety of subject areas. We have postgraduate taught and research options, so wherever your interest lies, we can accommodate you. These programmes are ideal if you are looking to move into a career in an accounting or finance related area. They all cover the key principles of finance and the quantitative methodologies related to the accounting and finance arena. Many of our modules offer professional accreditation from the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA). We also have strong links with the Chartered Financial Analyst Institute (CFA), so our programmes will help to fast-track your career in accountancy and finance by affiliating you with professional bodies or giving you exemptions from key professional examinations. You will benefit from co-location with industry at our innovative Bay Campus, working alongside companies such as Fujitsu. Our teaching faculty is at the forefront of research with our staff also having extensive real-world experience. We focus on our student’s employability and as such, ensure to also provide accreditation through the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Institute, the Chartered Banker Institute and the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA). The ACCA accreditation in particular can give you exemption from up to seven ACCA fundamental exams. This close affiliation with professional bodies will enhance your career prospects and give you the edge to thrive in today’s competitive world.

23 RD IN THE UK FOR RESEARCH QUALITY (Complete Graduate Guide 2020/21)

Associate Professor Sarah Jones HEAD OF ACCOUNT ING AND F INANCE DEPARTMENT

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MSc ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE*

Designed specifically to enhance employment prospects by offering students the opportunity to acquire an advanced and in-depth understanding of key accounting and finance topics, graduates of this programme will possess an advanced knowledge of key tools and techniques in accounting and finance, financial modelling, and financial and management accounting. Students can also gain up to seven exemptions from ACCA fundamental examinations on this programme. This programme is for students from any undergraduate background.

Full Time (12 months) Tuition Fees Per Year UK/EU: £10,900 Tuition Fees Per Year International: £18,200 *Note these figures may vary every year Entry Requirements: Minimum 2:2 degree in any discipline (or overseas equivalent). English Language Requirement: IELTS 6.0 (minimum of 5.5 in each component) or Swansea University recognised equivalent.

*This course will be renamed MSc International Accounting and Finance for September 2021 entry.

For students from any undergraduate background

GET IN TOUCH Email: study@swansea.ac.uk Tel: +44 (0)1792 295358 swansea.ac.uk/som

FUTURE CAREERS:

EXAMPLE MODULES:

• Commercial Finance Analyst • Finance Team Leader • Audit Associate • Finance Supervisor

• Independent Project • Principles of Finance

• International Financial Markets • Financial Statement Preparation and Analysis

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MSc FINANCE AND BIG DATA ANALYTICS

Designed to pair the key areas of finance and business analytics, this programme takes a data driven approach to analysis of financial markets and organisational information. In addition, it covers the key principles of finance, financial modelling and financial markets and equips students to work in the data driven areas of finance and financial management. Students can also gain up to five exemptions from ACCA fundamental examinations on this programme. This programme is for students from any undergraduate background.

Full Time (12 months) Tuition Fees Per Year UK/EU: £10,900 Tuition Fees Per Year International: £18,200 *Note these figures may vary every year Entry Requirements: Minimum 2:2 degree in any discipline (or overseas equivalent). English Language Requirement: IELTS 6.0 (minimum of 5.5 in each component) or Swansea University recognised equivalent.

For students from any undergraduate background

GET IN TOUCH Email: study@swansea.ac.uk Tel: +44 (0)1792 295358 swansea.ac.uk/som

FUTURE CAREERS:

EXAMPLE MODULES:

• Investment Banking • Senior Finance Roles in International Organisations • Management Consultancy • Data Analysis

• Financial Statement Preparation and Analysis • Empirical Finance

• Big Data in Finance • Behavioural Finance

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MSc/MFin INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

Designed for students who are interested in moving into a career in finance, this programme combines the academic theory of finance with a strong practical perspective, facilitating a sound understanding of finance and associated disciplines. Students can also gain up to five exemptions from ACCA fundamental examinations on this programme. This programme is for students from any undergraduate background. Students who wish to study finance alongside a management specialisation should refer to the MSc Management (Finance) programme on page 34. Students on this programme have the opportuntiy to choose their programme distinction, MSc or MFin, depending on what’s most appealing to their region.

Full Time (12 months) Tuition Fees Per Year UK/EU: £10,900 Tuition Fees Per Year International: £18,200 *Note these figures may vary every year Entry Requirements: Minimum 2:2 degree in any discipline (or overseas equivalent). English Language Requirement: IELTS 6.0 (minimum of 5.5 in each component) or Swansea University recognised equivalent.

For students from any undergraduate background:

GET IN TOUCH Email: study@swansea.ac.uk Tel: +44 (0)1792 295358 swansea.ac.uk/som

FUTURE CAREERS:

EXAMPLE MODULES:

• Assistant Tax Advisor • IT Consultant • Trainee Accountant • Recruitment Consultant

• Principles of Finance • Asset Management • Management Accounting • Quantitative Research Method

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MSc INTERNATIONAL FINANCE

Designed for graduates who are seeking a specialist programme to enable an accelerated start to a career in finance; this programme combines the academic theory of finance with a strong practical perspective, using current trends and industry practice to inform teaching and discussion. You will develop a sound understanding of the role and importance of accounting information in the financial management of complex organisations and graduate with a strong comprehension of finance and its associated disciplines. Entry to this programme requires a study background in accounting or finance. This need not necessarily be a degree with ‘Accounting and Finance’ in the title, but could be economics, business, or any general programme with significant accounting or finance content.

Full Time (12 months) Tuition Fees Per Year UK/EU: £10,900 Tuition Fees Per Year International: £18,900 *Note these figures may vary every year Entry Requirements: Minimum 2:2 degree in a related discipline (or overseas equivalent). English Language Requirement: IELTS 6.0 (minimum of 5.5 in each component) or Swansea University recognised equivalent.

GET IN TOUCH Email: study@swansea.ac.uk Tel: +44 (0)1792 295358 swansea.ac.uk/som

FUTURE CAREERS:

EXAMPLE MODULES:

• Finance Analyst • Investment Banker • IT Consultant • Auditor

• Ethics & Fixed Income Securities • Corporate Governance & Ethics • International Financial Marketing and Institutions • Financial Econometrics

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MSc INTERNATIONAL BANKING AND FINANCE

This programme is aimed at graduates who wish to acquire a solid foundation in international banking and finance to prepare them for a career in banking, trading or financial analysis. It will equip students with an advanced understanding of the principles and techniques of international finance, development, trade and banking, knowledge of the activities of financial markets and financial institutions in advanced and emerging economies, and an appreciation of the role of risk management in complex organisations. Entry to this programme requires a study background in accounting or finance. This need not necessarily be a degree with ‘Accounting and Finance’ in the title, but could be economics, business, or any general programme with significant accounting or finance content.

Full Time (12 months) Tuition Fees Per Year UK/EU: £10,900 Tuition Fees Per Year International: £18,900 *Note these figures may vary every year Entry Requirements: Minimum 2:2 degree in a related discipline (or overseas equivalent). English Language Requirement: IELTS 6.0 (minimum of 5.5 in each component) or Swansea University recognised equivalent.

GET IN TOUCH Email: study@swansea.ac.uk Tel: +44 (0)1792 295358 swansea.ac.uk/som

FUTURE CAREERS:

EXAMPLE MODULES:

• Finance Analyst • Investment Banker • Investment Advisor

• Independent Project • Big Data in Finance • Empirical Finance • Risk Management

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MSc INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT

This programme focuses on finance and investment management and is accredited with the Chartered Financial Institute (CFA). Students will gain an advanced understanding of managing assets and risk in complex organisations, preparing them to become traders and investment managers of the future. Entry to this programme requires a study background in accounting or finance. This need not necessarily be a degree with ‘Accounting and Finance’ in the title, but could be economics, business, or any general programme with significant accounting or finance content.

Full Time (12 months) Tuition Fees Per Year UK/EU: £10,900 Tuition Fees Per Year International: £18,900 *Note these figures may vary every year Entry Requirements: Minimum 2:2 degree in a related discipline (or overseas equivalent). English Language Requirement: IELTS 6.0 (minimum of 5.5 in each component) or Swansea University recognised equivalent.

GET IN TOUCH Email: study@swansea.ac.uk Tel: +44 (0)1792 295358 swansea.ac.uk/som

FUTURE CAREERS:

EXAMPLE MODULES:

• Investment Trader • Finance Analyst • Investment Manager

• Behavioural Finance • International Financial Marketing and Institutions

• Corporate Finance • Risk Management

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As part of this rigorous masters degree, you will be taught the latest theories and practices and how to apply them as an accountancy professional, while we prepare you for the ACCA Professional examinations. Students who graduate from this MSc and pass all of the ACCA Professional papers will require no further study and will be able to concentrate fully on their career. From the moment you arrive at the School of Management, we will work with you to help build your skills and experience to enhance your career prospects. You will have unlimited one to one bespoke careers advice from our dedicated careers team. All our students benefit from co-location with industry at the innovative Bay Campus, working alongside companies such as Fujitsu, in facilities that boast dedicated teaching space and study areas, and extensive IT facilities equipped with the latest hardware and specialist software. MSc STRATEGIC ACCOUNTING

Full Time (12 months) Tuition Fees Per Year UK/EU: £10,900 Tuition Fees Per Year International: £18.000 *Note these figures may vary every year Entry Requirements: Minimum 2:2 degree in accounting/ finance related discipline (or overseas equivalent), plus ACCA Fundamental papers F1 to F9. English Language Requirement: IELTS 6.0 (minimum of 5.5 in each component) or Swansea University recognised equivalent.

GET IN TOUCH Email: study@swansea.ac.uk Tel: +44 (0)1792 295358 swansea.ac.uk/som

FUTURE CAREERS:

EXAMPLE MODULES:

• Strategic Financial Accountant • Capital Accountant • Management Accountant • Audit and Accounts Manager

• Advanced Performance Management • Advanced Audit and Assurance • Corporate Reporting • Quantitative Research Method

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THE COURSE LAYOUT GIVES YOU TIME TO TAKE THE EXTERNAL ACCA EXAMS AFTER EACH MODULE. THIS MEANS THAT BY THE END OF THE COURSE I WILL HAVE COMPLETED ALL OF MY CHARTERED ACCOUNTANCY EXAMS, AS WELL AS GAINING A MASTER’S DEGREE. Emma MacCleaster MSc STRATEGI C ACCOUNT ING

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MSc FINANCIAL TECHNOLOGY (FINTECH)

Disruptive technologies are affecting all areas of financial services and to ensure you are equipped with the skills to progress in this area, the MSc Financial Technology programme has been developed, aimed at non-computer science specialist graduates who have a degree in business, finance, mathematics or economics and want to gain greater awareness and skills in the Fintech area. This is the perfect programme for those who wish to develop their own app concept and get it to market. This programme will examine applications of financial technology in banking, insurance, asset management and many other finance sectors. You will gain cutting-edge knowledge on finance applications of block chain technology, digital currencies, Big Data and artificial intelligence.

Full Time (12 months) Tuition Fees Per Year UK/EU: £11,250 Tuition Fees Per Year International: £19,050 *Note these figures may vary every year Entry Requirements: Minimum 2:2 degree in a related discipline (or overseas equivalent). English Language Requirement: IELTS 6.0 (minimum of 5.5 in each component) or Swansea University recognised equivalent.

GET IN TOUCH Email: study@swansea.ac.uk Tel: +44 (0)1792 295358 swansea.ac.uk/som

FUTURE CAREERS:

EXAMPLE MODULES:

• Business Development Manager • Data Specialist

• Network Security • Innovation Management

• Financial Analyst • Product Manager

• Financial Technology Environment • Blockchain, Cryptocurrencies and Smart Contracts

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MSc PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTING

MSc Professional Accounting will allow qualified accountants to join an independent project module to gain the MSc. You must have gained your qualification as an accountant with the professional bodies within the last five years, and will have credits from your prior learning as a qualified accountant. You will also be required to complete a second module in Quantitative Research Methods to prepare you for the independent project which will be made available remotely, allowing students to complete as distance learners. The breadth of research, teaching and practical expertise within the teaching team will enrich your development and the programme will draw on local, regional and national associations and networks. MSc Professional Accounting will run twice in each academic year with two entry points – May and September.

Part Time (12 months) Tuition Fees: £3,000

Entry Requirements: Students will have the equivalent of 120 credits of prior learning i.e. qualified as an accountant with a recognised professional body within the last five years IELTS 6.0 (minimum of 5.5 in each component) or Swansea University recognised equivalent.

GET IN TOUCH Email: study@swansea.ac.uk Tel: +44 (0)1792 295358 swansea.ac.uk/som

FUTURE CAREERS:

EXAMPLE MODULES:

• Public Finance Accountant • Taxation Specialist • Auditing Specialist • Management Accountant

• Quantitative Research Methods • Independent Project

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I REALLY ENJOYED THE CHOICE OF MODULES ON MY COURSE, THE ACADEMICS WERE ENGAGING AND CLEARLY ENJOYED THEIR SUBJECT AND I CANNOT EXPRESS HOWGRATEFUL I AM TO THE CAREERS TEAM APPLICATIONS. THE SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT IS A TOP CLASS SCHOOL IN A TOP CLASS INSTITUTION. FOR THEIR SUPPORT IN MY GRADUATE SCHEME

George Miller MSc ACCOUNTINGAND FINANCE AND BSc BUSINESSMANAGEMENT GRADUATE

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BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

AREAS OF EXPERTISE:

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT:

• Project Management • Entrepreneurship • Sustainability

Our taught business programmes are designed to enhance your employability, giving you access to a team of careers consultants with the specialist knowledge of how to launch your career. We have developed the MSc Management programmes for students from any undergraduate degree background, with research-led, practical teaching from a team of industry experts. Whether it is the general business management degree or one of our specialised pathways, all of 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. Accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI), the only chartered professional body in the UK dedicated to promoting the highest standards in management and leadership excellence.

• Innovation Management • Organisational Behaviour • Corporate Social Responsibility • Supply Chain Management • E-commerce

TOP 10 IN UK FOR WORLD-LEADING RESEARCH (REF 2014 – 21) IMPACT

Employability and student experience are top of our agenda and we have an excellent track record of placing our graduates with major multinational companies. Our world-leading academics, combined with our tailored programmes aim to give our students the best start in their chosen field. One way we do this is by accrediting our courses with the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) who are the only chartered institute in the UK dedicated to promoting the highest standards in management leadership excellence.

DEVELOP SKILLS IN MULTIPLE AREAS OF BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

Professor Paul Jones HEAD OF BUS INESS MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT

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MSc MANAGEMENT This one-year programme is offered as a conversion course to management, and can be studied by students from any undergraduate discipline. It covers core management concepts such as international marketing, operations management, global strategy, finance and human resource management to give you a solid grounding in a range of dynamic business principles.

Full Time (12 months) Tuition Fees Per Year UK/EU: £10,900 Tuition Fees Per Year International: £18,500 *Note these figures may vary every year Part Time (24 months) Tuition Fees Per Year UK/EU: £5,450 PGDip (12 months) Tuition Fees Per Year UK/EU: £7,250 Tuition Fees Per Year International: £12,350 Entry Requirements : Minimum 2:2 degree in any discipline (or overseas equivalent). English Language Requirement: IELTS 6.0 (minimum of 5.5 in each component) or Swansea University recognised equivalent. Tuition Fees Per Year International: £9,250

GET IN TOUCH Email: study@swansea.ac.uk Tel: +44 (0)1792 295358 swansea.ac.uk/som

FUTURE CAREERS:

EXAMPLE MODULES:

• Entrepreneur • Business Development Manager • Management Consultant • Analyst or Researcher

• Dissertation or Business Project • Managing Financial Resources • Human Resource Management • Marketing Management • Operations Management

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MSc MANAGEMENT (BUSINESS ANALYTICS)

Major organisations use data and analytics to inform their strategic and operational decisions. This pathway will give you a thorough understanding of how data is used in the corporate world, from the data behind the internet, to global supply pipeline logistics management. This programme is focused on preparing you for a career in the era of ‘big data’ and covers core management concepts such as managing financial resources, operations management, human resource management and marketing management to give you a solid grounding in a range of dynamic business principles.

Full Tim e (12 months) Tuition Fees Per Year UK/EU: £10,900 Tuition Fees Per Year International: £18,500 *Note these figures may vary every year Part Time (24 months) Tuition Fees Per Year UK/EU: £5,450

Tuition Fees Per Year International: £9,250

GET IN TOUCH Email: study@swansea.ac.uk Tel: +44 (0)1792 295358 swansea.ac.uk/som

FUTURE CAREERS:

EXAMPLE MODULES:

• Business Intelligence Analyst • Data Scientist

• Dissertation • Managing Financial Resources • Strategy • Data Mining • Business Analytics

• Analyst or Researcher • HR Business Partner

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MSc MANAGEMENT (DIGITAL BUSINESS)

In this digital era, there is a growing need for managers to be able to understand the criticality of technology within the fundamentals of the organisation and appreciate the capabilities of emerging digital technologies within the organisational context in which they will be used. This programme will give you an intensive focus on the impact of Information Systems on organisations and related challenges and opportunities of new business models, covering topics such as information systems today, and digital business.

Full Time (12 months) Tuition Fees Per Year UK/EU: £10,900 Tuition Fees Per Year International: £18,500 *Note these figures may vary every year Part Time (24 months) Tuition Fees Per Year UK/EU: £5,450

Tuition Fees Per Year International: £9,250

GET IN TOUCH Email: study@swansea.ac.uk Tel: +44 (0)1792 295358 swansea.ac.uk/som

FUTURE CAREERS:

EXAMPLE MODULES:

• Digital Transformation Specialist • Digital Business Analyst • Management Consultant

• Managing Financial Resources • Marketing Management • Digital Business • Strategy

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I AM CONFIDENT THAT MY MASTERS FROM SWANSEA UNIVERSITY WILL SET ME APART FROM OTHER APPLICANTS WHEN I APPLYING FOR JOBS AND GRADUATE TRAINEE PROGRAMMES. Amy Hillman MSc MANAGEMENT (HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT ) GRADUATE

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MSc MANAGEMENT (ENTERPRISE AND INNOVATION)

Does working for yourself, setting your own agenda and goals appeal to you ? Have you always wanted to start your own business ? If you have the entrepreneurial drive, commitment and determination, you can work from anywhere in the world and the sky is the limit. This programme will give you a theoretical understanding of the nature of entrepreneurism, the role of entrepreneurs in the economy and the operating models of entrepreneurial businesses. This programme will equip you with the skills to found, operate and grow your own business. This degree will also be relevant if you want to work in a large organisation and you’re interested in entrepreneurial change.

Full Tim e (12 months) Tuition Fees Per Year UK/EU: £10,900 Tuition Fees Per Year International: £18,500 *Note these figures may vary every year Part Time (24 months) Tuition Fees Per Year UK/EU: £5,450

Tuition Fees Per Year International: £9,250

GET IN TOUCH Email: study@swansea.ac.uk Tel: +44 (0)1792 295358 swansea.ac.uk/som

FUTURE CAREERS:

EXAMPLE MODULES:

• Entrepreneur • Business Development Manager • Management Consultant

• Strategy • Business Planning • Theory of Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management • Dissertation

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MSc MANAGEMENT (FINANCE)

This programme is designed for students who are interested in finance or a finance career but who do not want to take a full Accounting and Finance degree. You’ll pursue modules on advanced finance topics such as the principles of corporate finance and managing financial resources. You will also learn about management in an interconnected global community as well as core management concepts such as operations management, human resource management and marketing management to give you a solid grounding in a range of dynamic business principles.

Full Tim e (12 months) Tuition Fees Per Year UK/EU: £10,900 Tuition Fees Per Year International: £18,500 *Note these figures may vary every year Part Time (24 months) Tuition Fees Per Year UK/EU: £5,450

Tuition Fees Per Year International: £9,250

GET IN TOUCH Email: study@swansea.ac.uk Tel: +44 (0)1792 295358 swansea.ac.uk/som

FUTURE CAREERS:

EXAMPLE MODULES:

• Management Consultant • HR Business Partner • Financial Advisor • Analyst or Researcher

• Managing Financial Resources • Operations Management • Principles of Corporate Finance • Research Methods

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MSc MANAGEMENT (HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT)

This programme is designed for anyone who is interested in the human element of business management, from classical human resource management, to areas such as leadership and managing human elements of business in a dynamic global context. You will also learn about management in an interconnected global community as well as core management concepts such as managing financial resources, operations management, human resource management and marketing management to give you a solid grounding in a range of dynamic business principles.

Full Tim e (12 months) Tuition Fees Per Year UK/EU: £10,900 Tuition Fees Per Year International: £18,500 *Note these figures may vary every year Part Time (24 months) Tuition Fees Per Year UK/EU: £5,450

Tuition Fees Per Year International: £9,250

GET IN TOUCH Email: study@swansea.ac.uk Tel: +44 (0)1792 295358 swansea.ac.uk/som

FUTURE CAREERS:

EXAMPLE MODULES:

• HR Business Partner • Business Development Manager • Management Consultant

• Human Resource Management • Marketing Management • Leadership • International Human Resource Management

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MSc MANAGEMENT (INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENT)

Are you interested in a career in the exciting world of international business ? Do you want to work abroad or in organisations that are involved in business on a global scale ? It’s a growing market, with lots of job opportunities, as companies around the world become better connected and look for leaders and managers of the future. This programme is designed for students who wish to focus specifically on the opportunities and challenges of business in an interconnected global marketplace. You will undertake modules in global business and international management before undertaking a specialist management consulting style project relevant to international management.

Full Time (12 months) Tuition Fees Per Year UK/EU: £10,900 Tuition Fees Per Year International: £18,500 *Note these figures may vary every year Part Time (24 months) Tuition Fees Per Year UK/EU: £5,450

Tuition Fees Per Year International: £9,250

GET IN TOUCH Email: study@swansea.ac.uk Tel: +44 (0)1792 295358 swansea.ac.uk/som

FUTURE CAREERS:

EXAMPLE MODULES:

• Business Advisor • Analyst • Management Consultant • Investment Banker

• Managing Financial Resources • Global Business Environment: International Political Relations • Strategy • International Management

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MSc MANAGEMENT (MARKETING)

Marketing is a career with great opportunities for progression and with the chance to work in any industry, anywhere in the world, there’s sure to be something to suit your skillset. This programme is for those interested in the challenges of global marketing activities and who would like to build a career within a marketing field. On this course you’ll pursue specialist topics such as integrated marketing communications and consumer behaviour. This programme has been specifically designed with a clear focus on management in an interconnected global community. It also covers core management concepts such as managing financial resources, operations management, human resource management and marketing management.

Full Time (12 months) Tuition Fees Per Year UK/EU: £10,900 Tuition Fees Per Year International: £18,500 *Note these figures may vary every year Part Time (24 months) Tuition Fees Per Year UK/EU: £5,450

Tuition Fees Per Year International: £9,250

GET IN TOUCH Email: study@swansea.ac.uk Tel: +44 (0)1792 295358 swansea.ac.uk/som

FUTURE CAREERS:

EXAMPLE MODULES:

• Marketing Director • Business Development Manager • Management Consultant

• Marketing Management • Leadership • Operations Management • Digital Marketing

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SWANSEA’S UNIVERSITY RANKINGS WERE IMPRESSIVE AND THAT, HAND-IN-HAND WITH THE STATE-OF-THE-ART FACILITIES AT THE SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT AND BAY CAMPUS, MADE ME REALISE THAT SWANSEA UNIVERSITY WAS THE BEST PLACE FOR ME. Abd u ll a I r u fa n MSc MANAGEMENT (OPERAT IONS AND SUPPLY MANAGEMENT ) GRADUATE

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SEPTEMBER AND JANUARY ENTRY AVAILABLE

MSc MANAGEMENT (OPERATIONS AND SUPPLY MANAGEMENT)

This programme is for students with a clear interest in understanding how products and services are made and distributed and learning about how this process can be improved for 21st century companies. The degree has been specifically designed with a clear focus on management in an interconnected global community. The course offers you the opportunity to focus on modules relating to global supply chain management and project management. It also covers core management concepts such as managing financial resources, operations management, human resource management and marketing management.

Full Tim e (12 months) Tuition Fees Per Year UK/EU: £10,900 Tuition Fees Per Year International: £18,500 *Note these figures may vary every year Part Time (24 months) Tuition Fees Per Year UK/EU: £5,450

Tuition Fees Per Year International: £9,250

GET IN TOUCH Email: study@swansea.ac.uk Tel: +44 (0)1792 295358 swansea.ac.uk/som

FUTURE CAREERS:

EXAMPLE MODULES:

• Operations and Supply Consultant • Business Development Manager • Management Consultant • Analyst or Researcher

• Project Management • Global Supply Chain Management • Managing Financial Resources • Dissertation

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MSc MANAGEMENT (SOFTWARE TECHNOLOGY)

This Master’s programme will provide you with the knowledge and skills to make critical decisions about software technology and the impact on an organisation. You will gain a solid grounding in all aspects of management before expanding your knowledge of network security and enhancing your skills for next generation emerging networks. Delivered in conjunction with Swansea University’s Computer Science department this programme you will have acquired aptitudes that span management capabilities as well as technical knowledge

Full Time (12 months) Tuition Fees Per Year UK/EU: £10,900 Tuition Fees Per Year International: £18,500 *Note these figures may vary every year Part Time (24 months) Tuition Fees Per Year UK/EU: £5,450

Tuition Fees Per Year International: £9,250

GET IN TOUCH Email: study@swansea.ac.uk Tel: +44 (0)1792 295358 swansea.ac.uk/som

FUTURE CAREERS:

EXAMPLE MODULES:

• Analyst • Business Development Manager • Data Specialist • Cyber Security Analyst

• Programming in Java • Network Security • Business Project Foundations • Business Project

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SEPTEMBER AND JANUARY ENTRY AVAILABLE

MSc MANAGEMENT (SPORT)

With a focus on sports management law, integrity and governance, you will critically evaluate key legal concepts and issues extending from international and national sport policies and employment law, as well as the regulation of critical issues such as safeguarding, inclusion and anti-doping. This programme equips you with the theoretical knowledge and practical skillset to implement good governance in the management of sport, and, as a leader in sport management, successfully navigate the legal rights and duties concerning professional sporting activities across the globe.

Full Tim e (12 months) Tuition Fees Per Year UK/EU: £10,900 Tuition Fees Per Year International: £18,500 *Note these figures may vary every year Part Time (24 months) Tuition Fees Per Year UK/EU: £5,450

Tuition Fees Per Year International: £9,250

GET IN TOUCH Email: study@swansea.ac.uk Tel: +44 (0)1792 295358 swansea.ac.uk/som

FUTURE CAREERS:

EXAMPLE MODULES:

• Sports Lawyer • Sports Marketer • Corporate Partnerships Manager • Management Consultant

• Marketing Management • Managing Sports Integrity and Governance • Sports Law

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MSc HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

This programme will provide you with the specialist knowledge and understanding required in this area. Reviewing the practical demands of 21st century working practices, we aim to develop adaptive, strategic and innovative managers who understand the short and long-term implications of their decisions. In placing employee development and wellbeing at the heart of the programme, our graduates ensure the sustainability of the organisation through the careful management of individuals and workforces.

Full Time (12 months) Tuition Fees Per Year UK/EU: £10,900 Tuition Fees Per Year International: £18,500 *Note these figures may vary every year Part Time (24 months) Tuition Fees Per Year UK/EU: £5,450

Tuition Fees Per Year International: £9,250

GET IN TOUCH Email: study@swansea.ac.uk Tel: +44 (0)1792 295358 swansea.ac.uk/som

FUTURE CAREERS:

EXAMPLE MODULES:

• Human Resource Manager • Training and Development Manager • Recruitment Consultant • Business Adviser

• Human Resource Management: Organisation and Context • Leading and Developing People • Employment Relations and Wellbeing

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FIELD We give students the opportunity to study a variety of tourism destinations. Previous trips have included visits to Penderyn Whisky – a premium whisky distillery, Scarlets rugby ground and a trip to Nepal. Field trips are designed to make students understand the complexities and requirements of running a tourism destination. The trip to Nepal specifically looks at community development through tourism and will include visits to Kathmandu, Annapurna and other rural areas that are beginning to explore the benefits tourism can have to their economic growth. Please note, the cost of field trips is in addition to the course fees. Students will participate in a range of mandatory field trip experiences, both locally and overseas (destinations may vary year on year). These require additional payment of approximately £1,700 over the duration of the programme. Individuals will be able to apply for travel bursaries from the department and the University’s Go Global team to subsidise this additional cost.

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MSc INTERNATIONAL TOURISMMANAGEMENT

The travel and tourism sector continues to grow faster than the overall economy. In addition to the fiscal benefits it offers, tourism can also contribute to environmental improvements and enhanced quality of life. At the same time, tourism is also increasingly associated with a variety of economic, sociocultural and environmental challenges. Founded on the principles underpinning the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals, Swansea University’s MSc in International Tourism Management will equip you with the skills and insights needed to critically evaluate the future of the tourism industry, whether in the UK or overseas. Blending key concepts from business, management and the social sciences, and examples from across the globe, you’ll leave prepared to advocate for more responsible forms of tourism at the local, national and global level. INFORMATION The MSc International Tourism Management programme includes a compulsory Tourism Study Tour at an additional cost. Please visit the course web pages for further up-to-date information.

Full Time (12 months) Tuition Fees Per Year: £10,900 Tuition Fees Per Year International: £18,500 *Note these figures may vary every year Entry Requirements: Minimum English Language Requirement: IELTS 6.5 (minimum of 5.5 in each component) or Swansea University recognised equivalent. 2:1 degree in tourism or business-related subject.

GET IN TOUCH Email: study@swansea.ac.uk Tel: +44 (0)1792 295358 swansea.ac.uk/som

FUTURE CAREERS:

EXAMPLE MODULES:

• Tourism Director • Destination Marketer

• The Global Context of Tourism • Digital Tourism • Marketing Tourism Experiences • Tourism Planning and Policy

• Accommodation or Event Manager • Tourism Researcher or Consultant

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MARKETING Developed with the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM), our MSc will give you an advanced understanding of contemporary marketing that you can apply in a variety of contexts and situations. After the taught elements of the course, you can complete a work-based marketing project, applying your new skills and knowledge to real-life. The programme will equip you for a successful marketing career or for a research-oriented career, through a PhD after you graduate. Our academic staff include internationally acclaimed research experts and those with a wealth of industry experience, and our student community comes from around the globe, bringing diversity and a broad range of perspectives to the classroom.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE:

• Marketing Strategy • International Marketing • Applied Marketing Research • Digital Marketing • Managing and Marketing Tourist Experiences • Marketing in Society • Social Media • Consumer Behaviour

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