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STUDYING A MASTER’S AT THE SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT, SWANSEA UNIVERSITY

@SoMSwansea @SoMAbertawe

ABOUT THE SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT

The School of Management at Swansea University, is a top UK provider of Management, Accounting and Finance, Marketing, Tourism and Economic education. Providing a range of undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, as well as collaborative opportunities, our strong links with industry and professional accrediting bodies are reflected in our innovative teaching and pioneering research, ensuring a great start to the future career of our students, staff and partners. Sitting within the impressive Bay Campus, just a stone’s throw away from its neighbouring beach and half a mile from the M4 corridor; the School of Management is home to over 150 staff and over 2000 students.

Boasting world-class facilities with an impressive atrium, teaching rooms, meeting rooms and PC Labs has meant that students have access to an outstanding learning environment.

We have an excellent track record of producing some of the country’s most successful graduates and that, teamed with its vibrant, forward-thinking staff, state-of-the-art facilities and close links with industry, makes it a truly unique place to study. The School is a Top 30 UK Business School for Research Excellence (REF 2014) and a Top 10 UK Business School for Research Impact (REF 2014). We have been awarded a Bronze Athena SWAN Charter award for our commitment to promoting gender equality in the latest review round by Advance HE and are 13th in the UK for Research Quality (Complete University Guide 2020/21).

To find out more about the School of Management visit: swansea.ac.uk/som

INVEST IN YOUR FUTURE VIDEO

FOR RESEARCH EXCELLENCE 30 BUSINESS SCHOOL Research Excellence Framework (REF 2014-21)

FOR RESEARCH IMPACT 10 BUSINESS SCHOOL Research Excellence Framework (REF 2014-21)

WHY STUDY A MASTER’S AT SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT

The School of Management boasts a huge selection of Postgraduate Taught and Research-led degrees. Teaching is informed by research, and our staff have hands-on experience of both theory and practice, meaning you can benefit from their academic expertise and real-world know-how. Our courses change and flex in line with shifts in industry – ensuring you are taught the most relevant, progressive topics available within the market.

ACCREDITED DEGREES

TEACHING EXCELLENCE

Swansea is 1st in Wales for world-leading impact - 60% at 4-star level (REF 2014)

Our Master’s programmes may be completed in a single year

Based in the £22 million School of Management building on the new Bay campus

All modules are taught by our world-class academics who have worked in both industry and academia You will have access to unlimited, one-to-one, bespoke careers advice from our dedicated careers team You will study in a building which is co-habited by global companies such as Fujitsu and Pfizer PG students have dedicated state-of-the-art study areas with access to extensive IT facilities housing latest hardware and specialist software

Access to an in-house, cutting-edge media suite with a studio, green screen and extensive filming capabilities to support your projects

POSTGRADUATE (WHATUNI? STUDENT CHOICE AWARDS 2020) UK TOP 10

BEACHFRONT LOCATION

LEARNING AND TEACHING DURING THE PANDEMIC

We are living through a period of uncertainty as the pandemic continues to have an impact on the way we live our lives. Although it is a challenging period for us all, we want to reassure you that at Swansea University, we are doing everything possible to ensure you are kept safe while also having the opportunity to experience a thriving, engaging learning experience. We have adopted a blended learning approach during this period, which includes online lectures and small, face-to-face teaching groups. The approach is outlined below:

LIVE

SELF-DIRECTED

· Guided learning programmes to support formative assessments and examples · Guided self-study activities

· Scheduled live streamed lectures · PC lab sessions · Staff consultation / mentoring via drop-in sessions · Scheduled seminars · Scheduled support workshops · Individual on-demand academic mentoring sessions

· Preparatory reading / exercises · Recorded lectures and summative assessment summaries · Student groups working remotely

· Self-study in library · Student group work for formative assessment discussions · Self-study PC lab sessions

· Scheduled module seminars with staff · Study skill workshops · Scheduled work group sessions to undertake formative, and provide feedback on summative, assessments

ADDITIONAL SUPPORT We have an excellent team of Student Experience Officers within the School of Management, who are available to support you with any queries or concerns you may have about your studies but also about all aspects of your life at Swansea. In addition to our dedicated team, our academics also go above and beyond to ensure you receive all the available support possible.

HUANHUAN CHEN FROM ZHENGZHOU, CHINA AND PHD STUDENT AT THE SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT SAID: “I have felt so supported by my mentors at the University during Covid-19. Not only do they provide constant guidance on my academic work but they also check-in to make sure I’m not encountering any other difficulties in my personal life. They’re a great support network and remind me not to put too much pressure on myself. I couldn’t ask for a more caring team of academics at the School of Management.”

ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE COURSES

Our Accounting and Finance Master’s are designed to give you a competitive edge as you embark on your career. Whether you want to stay in academia or work in industry, you will have the extensive knowledge, skillset and required capabilities to thrive in the world of accounting and finance. CHOOSE FROM THE FOLLOWING COURSES: One year programmes (with enhanced taught elements) for students from any undergraduate background: • MSc Accounting and Finance: JANUARY 2021 ENTRY AVAILABLE • MSc Finance and Big >Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 Page 10 Page 11 Page 12 Page 13 Page 14 Page 15 Page 16

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