Are you ready to lead change and make a lasting impact on business and society? Swansea University’s MBA offers a unique and forward-thinking approach to business leadership that goes beyond profit-making. This programme is designed for professionals who want to make a difference – not only in their careers, but also in the wider world.
This innovative MBA prepares you to tackle the complex challenges of today’s interconnected world. It places human values at the centre of business thinking, promoting inclusive, ethical and sustainable leadership. Through a blend of theory and real-world application, you’ll gain the global skills needed to thrive across the private, public and third sectors.
Key areas of focus include:
Responsible leadership
Organisational hybridity
Creative innovation and entrepreneurship
Sustainable and inclusive business practices
With expert guidance from internationally renowned academics, industry leaders and pioneering researchers, you’ll develop the practical skills, critical thinking, and vision required to manage change, address societal needs, and drive sustainable growth.
The MBA is offered both full-time (1 year) and part-time (2 years), providing flexibility for professionals looking to balance study with work and family commitments.
A mission-driven programme centred on sustainability and social impact
Designed for experienced professionals with a desire to shape the future
Delivered by a world-class team of academics and industry experts
Collaborative, evidence-based approach to real-world challenges
Project-based learning with real clients and business partners
Ranked 83rd globally for Business & Management Studies (QS World Rankings by Subject 2025)
Study at the award-winning Bay Campus in the £22 million School of Management building
Whether you're aiming to elevate your current career or explore new horizons, the Swansea MBA will empower you with the confidence and capability to lead and innovate across industries. The focus on real-world impact and ethical leadership will give you a competitive edge in roles such as:
Business Consultant
Strategy Manager
Innovation Lead
Sustainable Business Advisor
Social Enterprise Founder
Executive or Senior Manager in private, public, or non-profit organisations
You’ll leave with a deeper understanding of how to align business goals with societal and environmental needs – a skill increasingly in demand by employers around the world.