Application and Contact Details

Stephen Griffiths: MBA Programme Director
Owen Lewis - MBA Admissions Tutor
Phone: +44 (0)1792 481132
Fax: +44 (0)1792 481127
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or call Cath Hargreaves
- Registry on +44 (0)1792 481094

Programme Length:

Full Time (15 months; a 2 year visa should be applied for by International students to cover any resit or delay in submission of Dissertation).

For the September intake
Part 1 - the taught element is delivered September - June.
Part 2 - the dissertation must be completed by the following December or with consultation May.
The minimum study time per week is 15 hours.

For the January intake
Part 1 - the taught element is delivered January - January.
Part 2 - the dissertation must be completed by the following December or with consultation May.
The minimum study time per week is 15 hours.

Graduation is in the second week of July.

Programme Description

Swansea Business School (SBS) has delivered its University of Wales MBA Since 1991. We welcome applications from international, EU and UK students. The MBA is an internationally respected general management qualification, which enhances the skills and competences of experienced managers, but also provides a launch into a management career for more recent graduates.                                                                                              

The programme covers the general business/management curriculum, with a limited opportunity to specialise. All students are encouraged to apply concepts learnt as well as become familiar with theoretical paradigms.
The content will improve students’ potential to manage effectively through development of abilities, extension of knowledge and understanding of a wide range of management skills, ideas and theories. Past students have enhanced their career advancement in the private, public and voluntary/not for profit sectors. This programme will be attractive to candidates from any functional specialism or sector, seeking job security or promotion through development of their managerial abilities. Part time students are encouraged to apply theory to their own employer organisations or past work experience. Full time students will participate in a programme of organisational visits, workshops and CPD events (in liaison with the Chartered Management Institute) to provide application and networking opportunities. Course delivery is by tutors who have business experience and a subject based specialism. All research conducted at SBS is designed to underpin teaching delivery.

Programme Content and Structure

Part 1 Compulsory Modules (120 Credits)

Analytical Tools for Management

Financial Management

Management of Human and Organisational Resources

Managerial Economics

Marketing Management

Research Methodology (Workshop)

Strategic Management

Plus two of the following options:

Consultancy Management

Contemporary Logistics & Supply Chain Management

Critical Leadership Studies

e-Business

e-Marketing

Entrepreneurship

Finance for Enterprise

Globalisation

Management of Change

Management Ethics

Marketing for Enterprise

Marketing for Tourism

Strategic Management for the Public Services

(Options will be offered subject to group size viability)

Part 2 - Dissertation (60 Credits)

The dissertation requires students to undertake an in-depth business research exercise. It is a vehicle for the integration of skills and knowledge learned during Part 1. It is a substantial piece of work carried out over a period of time, and students can follow personal preference of subject for specialisation and further depth of study.
All students, following the submission of a research proposal, will be allocated a supervising tutor with whom they must communicate regularly.

Full time students are given the same deadline date as part time students, May, in the year following their progression from Part 1. If they wish to complete before this date, they will be allocated supervising tutors, who will work to an earlier negotiated deadline.

Student support facilities are provided for development of English language, IT, study skills and career advice.

Assessment

Modules are assessed by a coursework. This may take various forms, work-based projects, small research projects, presentations, case study analysis and the dissertation. Full time or unwaged students will not be at a disadvantage in application-based assessment, as work simulation or utilisation of SBS employer network will provide alternatives to work based assignments.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must be over 21 years of age and possess one or more of the following:

1.     A recognised Honours degree or equivalent.

2.     A professional qualification

3.     The University’s Diplomas/Certificates in Business/Management

4.     Applicants who are over 25 years of age and do not meet the above criteria may be admitted to the course provided their professional or managerial experience is deemed to be appropriate.

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Applicants from non-English Speaking Countries

You will need to demonstrate your competence in English. This normally requires that you have passed The British Council IELTS test at level 6 or the TOEFL test at 550 or an equivalent. The Admissions Officer will advise on acceptable alternatives. International/non EU students will be given priority in the allocation of college accommodation.