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Are you looking for a flexible business degree that lets you tailor your learning to your interests? Whether you're keen on marketing, international management, entrepreneurship, business analytics, or global supply chains, the MSc Management programme at Swansea University offers the perfect blend.
This course gives you the option to study general management or to follow a specialised pathway that focuses on a specific business area—this specialisation will even be noted on your final degree certificate. Designed with a global outlook, the programme will prepare you to manage in an interconnected and fast-moving world.
Throughout the course, you'll gain a strong foundation in key areas of business, including:
Financial resource management
Operations management
Human resource management
Marketing management
You’ll also enhance your research skills and academic writing through a dedicated academic skills module. This training is particularly helpful if you want to continue into a PhD or excel in data-driven business environments.
Professional Accreditation:
This course is accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI)—the UK’s only chartered professional body for management and leadership. This not only boosts your CV but also shows employers you’ve been trained to the highest standards.
No Business Background? No Problem.
This is a conversion programme, meaning you don’t need a background in business or management to apply. If you're looking to switch careers or gain a broader understanding of business, this programme is ideal.
Why Study Management at Swansea?
Open to students from any academic background
Taught by experienced faculty with both academic and industry expertise
Accredited by CMI for added professional recognition
Based in the £22 million School of Management building at the modern Bay Campus
Ranked in the top 100 globally for Business & Management Studies (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025)
Enhance Your Management Experience
From day one, Swansea University is committed to supporting your career goals. You’ll have access to:
One-to-one career support from a dedicated careers team
Work placements and internships through the Swansea Paid Internship Network (SPIN) and Week of Work initiative
Strong employer links with companies like Dell and Ernst & Young
Modern facilities on Bay Campus with dedicated teaching spaces and cutting-edge IT equipment
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the MSc Management programme have gone on to work in a variety of industries across the globe. With CMI accreditation and a curriculum designed for real-world application, this degree can help you step into roles such as:
Entrepreneur
Business Development Manager
Management Consultant
Analyst or Business Researcher
