Undergraduate Pathway in Business Management and Economics

Management is about making decisions and getting the most from people at every level in all types of organisations. Business Management and Economics at Swansea provides a number of core subjects, plus a number of specialisms or a number of specialists subjects, creating an academically rewarding educational experience that provides an excellent foundation for a broad range of careers.

Key Features

The College, Swansea University provides teaching in smaller groups, with a personalised and supportive educational philosophy that encourages students to reach their maximum academic potential. All courses are available with a choice of start dates and durations, depending on your qualifications and English Language proficiency.

When you study in The College, Swansea University, you are a full student of the University from the start of your course.

Modules

University foundation modules

• Business Studies
• Composition and Style**
• Critical Thinking**
• Economics
• Globalisation**
• Interactive learning Skills and Communication 1
• Principles of ICT
• Statistics
• English Portfolio***

** Extra modules only taught as part of 2-semester foundation only.

*** Only students studying the three-semester foundation study this module.

First-year degree modules (three and four semesters options available)

Business Management Modules:

• Interactive Learning Skills and Communications
• Essential Analytic Skills for Business
• Marketing
• Accounting for Business & Economics
• Managing People
• Finance for Business and Economics
• The Global Context of Organisations
• Operations Management

Economics Modules:

• Interactive Learning Skills and Communications
• Maths for Accounting, Finance and Economics
• Micro-Economics 1
• Current Issues in Economics
• Accounting for Business & Economics
• Statistics for Accounting, Finance and Economics
• Finance for Business and Economics
• Methodology in Economics
• Macro-Economics 1

Description

The following durations and start dates are available, depending on your IELTS Score.

Management Foundation

• One semester: September, January, or May start.
• Two semesters: September or January start.
• Three semesters: September, November or May start.

Management First Year Degree

• Two semesters: September or January start.
• Three semesters: September, November or May start.
• Four semesters: January or May start.

Economics Foundation

• One semester: January or May start.
• Two semesters: September or January start.
• Three semesters: September, November or May start.

Economics First Year Degree

• Two semesters: September start.
• Three semesters: September or May start.
• Four semesters: January or May start.

Entry Requirements

There are both English Language and Academic Entry Requirements for Foundation and First Year study.

You can be admitted directly to First Year if your academic qualifications do not require a Foundation stage of study. For details please refer to our Admission Requirements by Country document.

If you do not meet the English Language requirement for direct entry to your chosen pathway, you can receive the required amount of English Language tuition at Swansea University to prepare you for successful entry into your chosen programme at a later date.

UK/EU Students

UK/EU students should refer to the School of Management web pages for details of the Foundation course options available.

How to Apply

You can apply via our online form.

Before you submit your application, please make sure that:

• You know which course you want to study and which date you want to start.
• You have electronic copies of your academic transcripts, which you will need to attach to your online application. Please note: the limit for all attachments is 25MB.
• Alternatively, you can download the Application Form in PDF format, fill in and send to [email protected] with the necessary documents.

Please note: If you are a citizen/permanent resident of the United Kingdom and have not lived outside of the UK for at least three years, you may not be eligible to apply via The College, Swansea University. Admissions staff will review your application and get in touch to advise you.

Tuition Fees

Annual tuition fees for entry in the academic year 2019/20 are as follows:

Additional Costs

Recommended textbooks for this course are available in the University libraries, but you may choose to purchase personal copies. All software needed for the course is available on the University network for use within University computer rooms. Free wireless internet access is available across the whole of the University campus, including halls of residence. Personal costs such as the purchase of stationery, photocopying costs, parking fees or travel between the campuses are not included in your tuition fees.

Degree Pathways

Successful completion of this pathway will lead to the award of one of the following from Swansea University:

• BSc (Hons) Business Management
• BSc (Hons) Business Management (Business Analytics)
• BSc (Hons) Business Management (e-Business)
• BSc (Hons) Business Management (Entrepreneurship)
• BSc (Hons) Business Management (Finance)
• BSc (Hons) Business Management (Human Resource Management)
• BSc (Hons) Business Management (Management Consulting)
• BSc (Hons) Business Management (Marketing)
• BSc (Hons) Business Management (Operations and Supply Management)
• BSc (Hons) Economics
• BSc (Hons) Economics and Business
• BSc (Hons) Economics and Finance

Accreditation

Depending on your chosen pathway, your course may have professional accreditation.