Full-time MBA

Applicants typically have:

• Three years’ relevant industrial experience
• Have an undergraduate degree or equivalent with at least a 2:1
• Non-native English speakers must achieve an IELTS or equivalent at 6.5 or greater, with no less than 5.5 in any one element
• As part of the application process, you will be contacted by a member of faculty, typically the course director, to discuss your work experience and suitability for the course

Note: When applying students must add their CV

MBA students on the one-year full-time program will:

•  Be mentored by someone in industry to gain bespoke guidance and advice throughout the program and manage industry set projects
•  Attend masterclasses run by academics and industry leaders, providing further insight and opportunities to discuss global business challenges
• Explore a range of businesses in a major European destination through an International Study Visit where you will apply the topic areas covered to a European business. Typically, the visit will be 5-6 days in a capital city, meeting a range of organizations to discuss the company’s challenges with senior managers 

View this video to see how being an international student can add value to the MBA course at Swansea University. 

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Tuition fees for the MBA are £20,000

Special funding available for the MBA include: 

• MBA Centenary Scholarship
• MBA Scholarship
• Developing Futures Scholarship 
• International Excellence Scholarships 
• International Postgraduate Alumni 
• Chevening Scholarships

Students will need to apply through the university’s central application system. For additional guidance visit the how to apply for postgraduate study page. Site Map

The MBA program is based on the interaction between theory and practice. It will provide you with a critical appreciation of human values in a business and management context through a range of modules; some grounded in academic fields, others more directly inspired by the requirements of practice.

Compulsory modules are delivered for full-time students over three teaching blocks:

• How Exploring Organizational Purpose
• Navigating Innovation & Change
• Understanding Finance
• Leading with Integrity
• Creating Sustainable Value
• Data Analysis and Decision-Making

Graduates can land a number of roles including: Managing Director; Operations Manager; Corporate Social Responsibility Manager; Entrepreneur.

The program is designed to create innovative business leaders who can tackle challenges creatively and think about the broader, societal impact business decisions can have.