Masters of Business Administration (MBA)

Application and Contact Details

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

Programme Length

Full Time (15 months)
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.

Graduation is in the second week of July.

Part-Time (3 years: 2 evenings per week, plus workshops).

Programme Description

Swansea Business School (SBS) has delivered its University of Wales MBA for over fifteen years. 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 I Compulsory Modules

Analytical Techniques for Management
Management and Control of Financial Resources
Management and Organisational Behaviour
Management of Quality and Operations
Managerial Economics
Marketing Management
Financial Management
Research Methodology
Strategic Management
Management of Organisational Change & Development

Plus two of the following elective modules:

Consultancy and Project Management
Contemporary Logistics & Supply Chain Management
Critical Leadership Studies
E-Business
Entrepreneurship
Globalisation
Management Ethics
Small Business Finance (Finance for Enterprise)
Small Business Marketing (Marketing for Enterprise)
Web Marketing (e-Marketing)

(Electives will be offered subject to group size viability)

Part 2 - Dissertation

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:

A recognised Honours degree or equivalent.
A professional qualification
The University’s Diplomas/Certificates in Business/Management
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.

(Applicants who have been awarded a Diploma in Business Administration at Distinction level, or an equivalent postgraduate, post experience Management Diploma at credit level may be admitted with exemption from modules in Part 1).

Interviews will be conducted with all applicants where possible. International students can establish a dialogue via e-mail.

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.