Business School Review
School of Business and Economics,
Swansea University
EUROPE
School Statistics
Programme Type:
I
n the school of Business and Economics we are
Full Time MBA
committed to excellence in management education,
Executive MBA
with an enthusiastic and rapidly expanding faculty
Joint Degree Programmes Offered:
that combines excellence in teaching and research MBA Only
with a practitioner oriented perspective. We have
Specialisation by Function:
a truly international MBA programme with students
General Management
drawn from all over the world. Each of them brings
with them unique perspectives on business culture
Specialisation by Industry:
No Industry Specification
and managerial practices which, when facilitated
properly allows for the sharing of ideas and the
Full Time Course Information
transfer of knowledge. Combined with an academic
Start Dates:
September
faculty committed to an international perspective, as of knowledge through its application to specific business
demonstrated by our long-standing engagement with situations, and the development of detailed knowledge
Programme Duration:
12 months
business schools around the world, we are confident of particular areas of interest. Throughout the whole of
that we can offer an MBA programme of which you Part 1, analysis and interpersonal skills are developed. Tuition Fee:
will be proud to have been a part. On successful completion of Part 1 you will have
GBP (£) 11,900 / Per Course
demonstrated: a broad knowledge of organisations
Entry Requirements:
The AMBA accredited MBA programme at Swansea and the context they operate in; a comprehensive
Min. GMAT Score : N/A
Min. TOEFL Computer Based Score : 230
University’s School of Business and Economics understanding of the way in which organisations
Min. TOEFL Paper Based Score : 570
enables you to achieve four key aims: deepen your are managed and the ability to integrate and apply Min. IELTS : 6.5
understanding of organisations, their management knowledge from multiple business situations.
Min. Years of Work Experience : 3
and the changing external context in which they Independent study: the final four months of the
Application Fee:
operate; develop your ability to apply your knowledge MBA programme provide the opportunity for a more
USD ($) 0
and understanding of business and management to customised exploration of areas of interest through a
Executive Course Information
complex issues, both systematically and creatively, major study. The study allows you to concentrate on Start Dates:
to improve business and management practice; drive an issue or problem in a particular company or sector
September
forward your career in business and management by that is of immediate interest and relevance to you and
Programme Duration:
enhancing your personal and managerial skills; to your career. 30 months
compliment and further enhance your personal and
Tuition Fee:
career development and to enable you to work with Swansea is a fantastic place to come and
GBP (£) 9,950 / Per Course
self-direction and originality. study. Our location is impressive, on the doorstep
of one of the most beautiful parts of Britain yet also
Contact:
Ian Thomas, Director, PG Programmes
The MBA at Swansea is a full time 12 month part of a vibrant, fast-moving city at the sharp end School of Business and Economics,
programme and consists of: of the changing global economy. More than 10,000
Swansea University
Haldane Building
Taught modules: Semester 1 (October to January) students attend Swansea University, many originating Singleton Park
is designed to incorporate practical business experience from outside the UK. The campus and student body
Swansea, Swansea
SA2 8PP
into broad knowledge perspectives relating to the four is large enough to support a large range of academic United Kingdom
main areas of business: finance, markets, people and and social activities, yet small enough to ensure a true
Tel: +44 (0)1792 295057
processes. Semester 2 of the programme (February to sense of community.
Fax: +44(0) 1792 295626
May) is designed with two aims in mind: the integration
Email:
mba@Swansea.ac.uk
Web:
www.swansea.ac.uk/sbe
Student Profile
Ms Qingyun Ma first purpose is trying to equip all the students with
the essential, comprehensive knowledge and skills in
An MBA student from the the contemporary business world, such as managing
School of Business and Economics, market, managing people, managing finance and
Swansea University, has been managing information, etc. The second purpose is
appointed to a new position as the training students to obtain certain traits to become
representative of the Welsh Assembly Government in better qualified for their future posts, for instance, how
the British Consulate General in Chongqing in south to handle pressure, how to manage time in project and
west China. Qing’s role will be to identify potential how to work independently, as well as teamwork.”
areas for cooperation and development between Wales “The friendly and open-minded academic team
and the rapidly developing special municipality of have fostered a freethinking and learning atmosphere,
Chongqing. and the respect for students’ opinions have definitely
Qing said, “I was looking for an MBA to improve developed students’ confidence. In short, the learning
my professional opportunities and to provide me with a experience in Swansea University is a valuable and
chance to pause and reconsider my career track, after unforgettable one in my life.”
many years of administrative experience in private and “Personally, the MBA degree study in Swansea
public organisations.” University is a turning point for my career. Also, I am
“The MBA course offered by Business and Economics aware that my new post is going to be interesting,
School of Swansea University is fairly intensive, yet challenging, but, with the unconditional support
comprehensive and challenging. The course is not only from the Business and Economics School of Swansea
an academic degree, but also a professional one.” University, I am confident that I shall be able to explore
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“There are two main purposes of the course. The further in the real business world.”
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