COURSE OVERVIEW

Do you want to make an impact on society?

Join us on our new MBA: a different programme for a different approach to management

A concern for human values as well as shareholder value is at the heart of the Swansea University MBA.

The course is designed to equip learners with global skills for organising and collaborating, as well as competing, in the private, public and third sectors. We place emphasis on imagining future possibilities - such as hybrid organisational forms, new business practices and responsible consumption trends - to meet the challenges of securing human values in increasingly uncertain times of global transformations.

Our programme philosophy is to address the gap between practice and theory that can exist in management. The MBA challenges students to be critical thinkers, reflecting on theory and management practice in order to identify where change can be made to the global business landscape.

The MBA aims to open up awareness about the possibilities and limitations of different opportunities for inclusion and change in areas such as creative innovation, organisational hybridity, entrepreneurship and experimentation for graduates to shape the future.

YOUR BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION EXPERIENCE

We draw on expertise from across the School of Management to encourage a ‘what works’ mind-set for challenges that cannot be solved by single individuals or organisations acting in isolation.

You will work with expert academics as well as leaders in business and society to identify and appraise various creative possibilities for entrepreneurship, innovation and inclusion, rather than just being satisfied with a ‘critique’ of problems.

Our MBA is premised on the co-production of relevant knowledge using existing academic research from a variety of theoretical and methodological perspectives alongside your own experience and that of external business and societal leaders.

The pedagogical approach of the programme connects knowledge generated by different disciplinary fields - represented by the different departments in the School of Management - to guide and inform practical action and develop leaders to bring about positive impact in meeting human needs, transforming social relations, and collectively empowering business to shape a better future.

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Whether you want to remain in your current career field or carve a new career path, you will graduate with the advanced skills and knowledge to become a future leader who is up to the challenge of taking actions that benefit business, society and the environment simultaneously.

Our career support services include:

• Employability workshops, employers’ talks, bespoke events and careers fairs
• Individual advice and guidance from professionally qualified Careers Advisers
• Help with finding jobs, internships, work placements and volunteering opportunities
• Access to information resources on a wide range of career management topics
• Funding to support student internship opportunities and Student Society/Club events.

We also provide help and advice for Swansea University Alumni up to two years after you graduate.