ABOUT SWANSEA UNIVERSITY
WELCOME
The University has been at the cutting edge of research and innovation since its inception in 1920 and our world-class research has a much wider impact across the health, wealth, culture, and well-being of our society. We lead Wales in research areas critical to economic growth and population well-being including environmental sciences, medicine and social work. We are a leading, sustainable university with ambitions to help drive forward sustainable development both in the UK and further afield and are currently ranked 8 th in the People and Planet University League , and play a crucial sustainable development role in the region, the UK and globally. Swansea University spans two stunning campuses at each end of Swansea’s waterfront. Singleton Park Campus is set in mature parkland and botanical gardens, overlooking Swansea Bay beach and Bay Campus is located on the beach on the eastern approach into Swansea. Our multicultural dual-campus provides lots of opportunities for students, staff and the community and the friendly and relaxed atmosphere is often characterised as the “ Swansea experience ”. In the Research Excellence Framework of 2021(REF), we achieved a rank of 100% of our research environment rated world-leading or internationally excellent, an increase of 12.5%. 23.4% of our research outputs are rated as world-leading, an increase of 14.5% and 80% of the impact of our research is rated as outstanding and very considerable impacts in terms of their reach and significance.
We are delighted to extend the warmest of welcomes to our Business Administration, MBA programme, based at Swansea University’s School of Management, where dynamic teaching goes hand in hand with renowned research and industry leading practice. Our vibrant School brings together innovation experts who are leaders in our research institutes and networks that tackle global challenges which impact society and contribute to our civic mission. We believe in the power of real-world learning, and our dedicated academic community enable our students to explore the practical applications of academic knowledge and theories, providing support in lectures, seminars, and as academic mentors. It is my pleasure to introduce you to this brochure pack promoting the opportunities offered by the MBA programme. Led by esteemed academic leaders from a range of sectors and disciplines, it offers a unique opportunity for professionals and organisations to engage in education, research in action, and sustainable innovation. We take great pride in our commitment to fostering sustainable innovation. Whether you are an individual seeking to enhance your own professional development, or an organisation looking to implement change initiatives, the MBA provides tailored education, research in action and a client project with local industry to meet your needs, all of which are centred around professional practice. As you browse through this pack, I invite you to explore our MBA programme and discover how we can help you achieve your goals. We look forward to welcoming you to the MBA programme at Swansea University and supporting you in your journey towards new successes.
Dr Paul G. Davies MBA – Programme Director
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