Postgraduate Prospectus 2018 - Swansea University

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Swansea University School of Management

Postgraduate Prospectus 2018 Accounting & Finance | Management | Economics | Marketing

Invest in your future Contemporary setting

Award-winning academia

The School of Management building provides an inspiring environment for students with state-of-the-art learning and teaching resources at the Bay Campus, located at the edge of the city next to the beach.

You will be joining a top-30 UK business school (REF2014) with leading academic credentials. Our world-class research informs all of our teaching and educational provision, allowing us to form links with government, industry and business leaders across the world.

Aspirational career prospects

Outstanding student experience

Take your first steps on the career ladder with our flexible and innovative programmes. Use our in-house careers team to maximise your potential.

You will have numerous opportunities to engage with other postgraduate students, public speakers and industry leaders through seminars, tutorials and networking events.

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Rankings and Awards

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Investing in your Career

MSc Management (Business Analytics)

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Swansea Life

MSc Management (e-Business)

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Accreditation

MSc Management (Entrepreneurship)

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MSc Management

MSc Management (Finance) MSc Management

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MSc Accounting and Finance

(Human Resource Management)

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MSc Finance and Big Data Analytics

MSc Management

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MSc Financial Management

(International Management)

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MSc Finance

MSc Management

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MSc International Banking and Finance

(International Standards)

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MSc Investment Management

MSc Management (Marketing)

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MSc Strategic Accounting

MSc Management (Operations and Supply Management) MSc Management (Tourism)

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MSc Economics

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MSc Economics and Finance

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MSc Strategic Marketing

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Entry Requirements

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Funding your Studies

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How to Find Us

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Who will be teaching me?

“ Welcome,

or as we say in Wales,

‘Croeso’

As a student you will benefit from research-led and practice-driven teaching, helping to ensure that your degree is relevant to the modern world. All of our programmes are taught by an expert faculty who have a wealth of both academic and industry experience. We have an excellent reputation for undertaking world-class research and for providing many opportunities for staff research expertise to

inform course content, ensuring that you are fully prepared for a fast-track career in your chosen subject area. Guest lectures from both academia and industry enhance the student experience allowing further perspectives.

Our Faculty

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Working in a research-led higher

education institution is very rewarding.

academics to enhance their teaching

My research interest focuses on the

with their research findings. This

empirical modelling of bank behaviour.

ensures students discuss issues which

In particular, I investigate the effects

are highly relevant to their future career

of bank failures, bailouts and other

in the sector and develop their critical

government interventions on banking

thinking at Master’s level.

Our primary goal is to provide excellent research-led teaching, skills and enhanced learning opportunities our graduates need to realise their goals. In addition we strive to address some of the most significant local and global challenges primarily in the areas of Health & Well-Being,

Invest in your future at the School of Management and join us on our journey of innovation and success.

Dr Tim Zhou, Accounting and Finance

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Digital Society and Sustainable Economies. We aim to deliver a world class education and vision to create a better world with the effective use of collaboration, innovation and fresh thinking.

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systems and wider economy.

The School of Management has recently seen major investment in our building and resources, and we have significantly enhanced our engagement with key stakeholders and commercial partners.

Swansea University encourages

Professor Marc Clement Dean of School of Management

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Rankings and Awards The School of Management is a top 30 UK Business school (REF 2014) and ranks top 10 in terms of Research Impact, with 90% of submissions earning a World-Leading 4* or Internationally Excellent 3* rating (REF 2014).

Accounting & Finance

UK TOP 5

UK TOP 10

for Graduate Prospects

for Value Added

UNIVERSITY (Times 2018)

UNIVERSITY (Guardian 2018)

Business

12th

IN THE UK for Course Satisfaction (Guardian 2018)

UK TOP 5 UNIVERSITY for Value Added (Guardian 2018)

Economics

UK TOP 10

UK TOP 20

for Career Prospects

for Value Added


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Making Waves Research at the School of Management By working with some of the brightest and best researchers from around the world, we aim to produce collaborative, innovative and multidisciplinary research. Academic staff and students work together to provide business management, accountancy and finance, and economic research that makes a difference to the community, industry and society on a global scale. Our research centres generate pioneering studies to deliver sustainable solutions. These include:

HOW WE ARE MAKING A DIFFERENCE IMPROVING

AWARENESS OF ISSUES

RELATED TO

EMERGING MARKETS

• The Hawkes Centre for Empirical Finance •C entre for Responsible Organisation and Social Innovation (CROSI) •Welsh Economy Labour Market Evaluation Research Centre (WELMERC) • Emerging Markets Research Centre (EMaRC) • Swansea Innovation Lab (i-lab) • People and Organisation

INFLUENCING DEBATES THAT SHAPE POLICY

•C entre for Lean Enterprise, Application and Research (CLEAR) •C entre for Health and Environmental Management Research and Innovation (CHEMRI) • The Bevan Commission • The Morgan Academy

INFORMING

INDUSTRY OF ETHICAL

BEHAVIOUR AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

This prospectus outlines the postgraduate taught master’s programmes that are available. If you are interested in a research programme, please note that one can be pursued on any academic topic, giving you the flexibility and freedom to choose a topic of particular interest or relevance to you. The only condition is that we have the academic expertise to advise you and guide your studies. For further information on research at the School of Management, visit the website: swansea.ac.uk/som/research

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PROMOTING

RESEARCH INTO

LEAN PRACTICES

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Investing in your career

Opportunities

Make the most of the wide range of support and services that our Careers Team have to offer.

The School of Management prides itself on being internationally rich and culturally diverse with more than 400 postgraduate students from over 70 countries. All of our programmes provide a global perspective allowing you to engage with different people from different cultures, reinforcing your world-wide outlook.

Employers are finding it increasingly difficult to distinguish between candidates based on their academic qualifications alone, so standing out from other applicants is essential. The skills you learn during your time at University need to be able to set you apart from the competition – other graduates. The Careers Team can help you to successfully promote the talents

you develop in the form of full CVs, application forms, interviews, assessment centres, online profiles and networking. The Careers Team also run careers fairs, organise trips to recruitment open days and have strong links with both local and multinational graduate employers, ensuring you have the best chance of getting your career off to a flying start.

Improve your career prospects: •U nlimited one-to-one sessions with access to the employability mentoring scheme to help you transition from student to working professional.

• Placement/careers fairs targeted to particular disciplines. • Engage with businesses as part of your studies.

• Professional CV and cover letter support.

•A ccess to the Swansea Employability Academy – a network linking students with employers.

•A ssistance with mock interviews, placements and all aspects of the applications process.

• Become a student employability rep and support your peers in making the most out of the range of events and talks on offer.

•B usiness start-up advice with access to a network of organisations and business contacts.

• Boost your skills and meet employers during the employability module which runs twice a year.

Graduate Destinations After completing a Master’s programme at the School of Management, graduates have gone on to work in a range of different roles: •A dvanced Analytical Modelling Consultant, AC Neilsen;

•M anagement Trainee, Marks and Spencer;

•M anagement Consultant, Accenture;

•R ecruitment Consultant, Microsoft

•B usiness Analyst, Bloomberg;

•A ssistant Tax Consultant, PriceWaterhouseCoopers;

• F oreign Exchange Trader, HSBC;

•M arketing Executive, Staedtler.

• F inancial Management Trainee, L’Oreal;

• Access to public speaker/networking events. 8

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Swansea Life

Campus Life

Sport at Swansea

Location, location, location

A bit of culture

Town, beach, campus: it’s quick and easy to get where you need to be. Whether you are a sports fanatic, culture vulture or outdoor adventurer, you’ll find plenty to keep you busy between lectures.

On rainy days, visit the Glynn Vivian and Mission Gallery in town or Taliesin Arts Centre and the Egypt Centre on Singleton Campus. Literature lovers should pay at least one visit to Dylan Thomas’ home too.

The Bay Campus offers students a unique place to live and study, being one of the few universities in the world to have its very own beach. The campus also boasts an impressive array of student amenities with stunning en-suite residences, state-of-the-art library, a large collection of retail and leisure facilities and unrivalled student support services. Co-located with the College of Engineering, the campus provides a world-class environment for collaboration in research, learning and teaching, enterprise and innovation.

The University’s sports department ‘Sport Swansea’ encompasses all areas of sport and recreation, welcoming every level of sporting ability. We have strong links with Swansea City FC and professional rugby regions, the Ospreys and the Scarlets, who also have training bases with us.

The Gower Peninsula has five Blue flag beaches – from chilled-out coves, perfect for revision, to beach barbecue hotspots, it is the ideal playground for outdoor adventures. Bike, jog or amble along the promenade all the way to Mumbles, a quirky, quaint seaside village with the best ice creams in town.

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You can’t beat the Maritime Quarter for a drink by the sea. As well as budget bites and bars, it is home to the National Waterfront Museum, which is free.

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The Welsh Varsity Challenge is the biggest student event in Wales, and is the second largest of the British Varsity Games, behind Oxford and Cambridge. Varsity sees Swansea and Cardiff Universities competing in over 25 different sports, from basketball, rowing golf and hockey to fencing, squash and Ultimate Frisbee with the competition culminating in the

showpiece rugby match. Many students have gone on to represent and gain contracts with semiprofessional and professional clubs on the back of great performances in the Welsh Varsity match. The Bay Campus features a full height Sports Hall that can accommodate basketball, badminton, netball, volleyball, fencing and archery. There is also a fully equipped gym with a functional room for spin and kettlebells as well as changing facilities. Other facilities include a floodlit multi-use games area and half basketball court, training pitches, cycle hire and jogging routes.

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Courses

Accreditation

Accounting and Finance

Our degrees are accredited by professional bodies such as the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) and the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) meaning that as a graduate you will be exempt from some early-stage professional qualifications, giving you a head start in your chosen career path.

For students from any undergraduate background: • MSc Accounting and Finance • MSc Finance and Big Data Analytics

Please refer to the course listings for accreditation and recognition.

• MSc Financial Management Advanced programmes for students who have already studied accounting and/or finance in an undergraduate degree: • MSc Finance • MSc International Banking and Finance • MSc Investment Management • MSc Strategic Accounting

Management

The Association for Chartered Certified Accountants is a leading international accountancy body. An ACCA qualification proves to employers that you have ability in all aspects of business.

The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants focuses chiefly on business accounting and in particular management accountants who deal with the strategic elements of business, such as forecasting, financial risk and control strategies.

• MSc Management – MSc Management (Business Analytics) – MSc Management (e-Business) – MSc Management (Entrepreneurship) – MSc Management (Finance) –M Sc Management (Human Resource Management) – MSc Management (International Management)

Accreditor of the MSc International Banking and Finance programmes, candidates will be equipped for careers in banking, trading or financial analysis.

– MSc Management (International Standards) – MSc Management (Marketing) –M Sc Management (Operations and Supply Management) – MSc Management (Tourism)

Economics • MSc Economics

The Chartered Financial Analyst Institute is a global association of investment professionals that sets the standard for excellence in the industry. The Chartered Management Institute is the only chartered professional body in the UK dedicated to promoting the highest standards in management and leadership excellence.

• MSc Economics and Finance

Marketing • MSc Strategic Marketing

The School of Management is constantly developing and improving programmes to ensure that students are being taught the most up-to-date and relevant content. Please be aware that the programmes outlined in this prospectus may be altered as part of this process and the modules listed are only an indication of what you can expect to study. The fees may also vary every year.

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The Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment is the leading professional body for securities, investment, wealth and financial planning professionals. It was formed in 1992 by London Stock Exchange practitioners.

The Chartered Institute of Marketing is a UK-based professional body offering training and qualification in marketing and related subjects.

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Accounting and Finance

In accounting, many staff within the team are qualified accountants and have a wealth of teaching and practice expertise that will enrich your development and contribute to the creation of technically sound qualified accountants, ready for employment in practice, industry or the public sector.

World-Class Expertise Our internationally recognised Accounting and Finance department combines industry and research expertise, offering programmes constructed to accelerate career paths and provide in-depth, specialist knowledge and rigorous training in a range of advanced accounting, finance and investment topics.

Equally, our finance staff have a wealth of real-world experience to help you gain essential skills that employers in the sector are looking for. This is evident in the department’s student employability metrics that ranks us in the top five for graduate prospects (Times 2018). The School of Management offers a suite of conversion programmes designed specifically for those who have not studied accounting or finance at undergraduate level. These programmes are:

Joint 1st

• MSc Accounting and Finance • MSc Financial Management

in Wales for international ranked research

• MSc Finance and Big Data Analytics

(REF 2014)

A second suite of programmes is a specialist range designed for those who have already studied accounting or finance and seeking to accelerate their career paths. These include: • MSc Finance

Areas of Expertise:

• MSc International Banking and Finance

•A pplied and Financial Econometrics

• MSc Investment Management

•E mpirical Finance

• MSc Strategic Accounting

• T ime Series Analysis

•E merging Market Economies •B anking •C orporate Finance • F inance Regulation •C omputerised, Financial and Management Accounting

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What our students say The format offered by the MSc Strategic Accounting course means I am able to complete the external ACCA exams at the same time, so it

would only take a year to complete all the professional level papers and be a step closer to being a fully qualified accountant.

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•O nline Markets

Ian Lewis MSc Strategic Accounting

Credibility and Reputation: •A CCA Affiliated Programmes •C FA University Affiliated Programme •C ISI Designated Partner University •C hartered Banker Accredited Programme

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MSc Accounting and Finance Entry Requirements: Minimum 2:2 degree in any discipline (or overseas equivalent). Course duration: 12 months full time Course start date: September Tuition fees: UK/EU: £10,000 International: £17,000 Note these figures may vary every year

Develop an advanced understanding of key accounting and finance topics and enhance your future career prospects. Learning Outcomes and Career Pathways

Accreditation and Recognition

•O pen to applicants with no existing experience in accounting/finance or business.

Accredited by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), including exemption from up to seven ACCA Fundamental exams (additional registration fees may apply).

•G raduate with the knowledge and skills necessary to pursue a professional career in accounting, financial services or related sectors of the economy.

MSc Finance and Big Data Analytics This programme offers a data-driven approach to analysis of financial, market and organisational information, preparing you for a career in finance, banking and a range of other sectors. Learning Outcomes and Career Pathways


•O pen to applicants with no existing experience in finance or business.

Accredited by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), including exemption from up to four ACCA Fundamental exams (additional registration fees may apply).

•E nhance your analytical skills with a view to a career in finance and other sectors in which business analytics play a key role.

Course start date: September

Note these figures may vary every year

•G ain the knowledge and skills that are sought after in a wide variety of financial, business and government organisations.

• Develop an appreciation of the causes and significance of current developments in the financial and corporate sectors, whilst studying advanced theory and practice relating to accounting and finance.

Course duration: 12 months full time

Tuition fees: UK/EU: £10,000 International: £17,000

•D evelop your understanding of data analysis techniques and their use in a financial context.

• L earn key skills for critical analysis of accounting and finance topics, which will enhance your employability.

Entry Requirements: Minimum 2:2 degree in any discipline (or overseas equivalent).

• Industry accredited content supports your progress towards additional recognised professional qualifications.


Semester 1

Semester 2

Semester 3 Summer Period

Semester 1

Semester 2


•Principles of Finance

•Independent Project (60 Credits)

• Principles of Finance

• Big Data in Finance

• I ndependent Project (60 Credits)

•International Financial Markets

Either Financial Accounting OR Management Accounting


• Applied Data Analytics

•Financial Statement Preparation and Analysis

Select 30 credits worth of optional modules from:

Prepare a dissertation in line with your programme.

• F inancial Statement Preparation and Analysis

• Empirical Finance


• Q uantitative Research Methods (15 Credits)

• Corporate Governance and Ethics • Derivatives and Risk Management • Asset Management • International Banking and Regulation • Behavioural Finance • Big Data in Finance

• Q uantitative Research Methods (15 Credits)

•One optional module from: • Corporate Governance and Ethics • Derivatives and Risk Management • Asset Management • International Banking and Regulation • Behavioural Finance

• Applied Data Analytics • Empirical Finance Note: If both Financial Accounting and Management Accounting selected, then no requirement for an additional optional module

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MSc Financial Management Entry Requirements: Minimum 2:2 degree in any discipline (or overseas equivalent). Course duration: 12 months full time Course start date: September Tuition fees: UK/EU: £10,000 International: £17,000 PG Dip: £6,650 Note these figures may vary every year

MSc Finance

Develop a sound understanding of the role and importance of accounting information in the financial management of complex organisations.

Gain an advanced working knowledge of finance and prepare for a wide range of careers in the competitive financial services sector.

Learning Outcomes and Career Pathways




• Open to applicants with no existing experience in finance or business.

Accredited by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), including exemption from up to four ACCA Fundamental exams (additional registration fees may apply).

•D esigned for graduates in finance related subject areas who are seeking a specialist programme to enable accelerated career opportunities in finance.

Accredited by the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment (CISI) with Designated Partner University status. You will also have the opportunity to pursue a further professional qualification from the CISI, with the full support of the School of Management.

• Gain a strong grounding in the theory and practices of accounting and finance in the corporate sector. • Become adept at analysing financial information, adopting an international perspective as you consider developments in financial management across different cultures.

•B lending the latest academic theory with a strong, practical perspective, course content is both intellectually demanding and related to the practical world of finance. •G ain the knowledge and skills that are sought after in a wide variety of financial, business and government organisations.

• Graduate with the knowledge and skills necessary to pursue a professional career in accounting, financial services or related sectors of the economy.

Entry Requirements: Minimum 2:2 degree in finance related discipline (or overseas equivalent). Course duration: 12 months full time Course start date: September Tuition fees: UK/EU: £10,000 International: £17,000 Note these figures may vary every year



Semester 1

Semester 2


Semester 1

Semester 2


•Principles of Finance

•Corporate Governance and Ethics


• C orporate Finance

•Derivatives and Risk Management

• I ndependent Project (60 Credits)


•Select 45 credits worth of optional modules from:


•Financial Econometrics


•International Financial Markets and Institutions



•Financial Statement Preparation and Analysis •Quantitative Research Methods (15 Credits)

• Derivatives and Risk Management • Asset Management • International Banking and Regulation • Behavioural Finance • Project Management • Management Accounting • Financial Accounting • Big Data in Finance • Applied Data Analytics

•Financial Reporting and Statement Analysis

• Corporate Governance and Ethics • Derivatives and Risk Management • Asset Management • Financial Services and Regulation • Behavioural Finance • Big Data in Finance • Applied Data Analytics


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MSc International Banking and Finance Entry Requirements: Minimum 2:2 degree in finance related discipline (or overseas equivalent). Course duration: 12 months full time Course start date: September Tuition fees: UK/EU: £10,000 International: £17,000 Note these figures may vary every year

Acquire a thorough and critical understanding of current issues in international banking and finance; preparing you for a successful career in banking, trading or financial analysis.

MSc Investment Management Gain an advanced understanding of managing assets and risk in complex organisations, in preparation for a stimulating career in finance, trading and investment management.




• Designed for graduates in finance related subject areas who are seeking a specialist programme to enable accelerated career opportunities in international banking and finance.

f academic theory and practical o application.

•D esigned for graduates in finance related subject areas who are seeking a specialist programme to enable accelerated career opportunities in finance and investments.

Accredited by the Chartered Financial Analyst Institute (CFA) with University Affiliated Program status. You will also have the opportunity to pursue a further professional CFA qualification alongside your master’s degree.

• Develop an advanced understanding of the principles and techniques of international finance, development, trade and banking; a knowledge of the activities of financial markets and financial institutions in advanced and emerging economies, and an appreciation of the role of risk management in complex organisations. • Learn from a team of experts who undertake a range of research and industry consultancy activities, ensuring an industry relevant combination

• Industry accredited content supports your progress towards additional recognised professional qualifications. Accreditation and Recognition Accredited by the Chartered Banker Institute (CBI), providing opportunities to apply for Associated Membership and future Associate Chartered Banker status. This programme at Swansea University’s School of Management is one of only a handful of UK schemes approved and accredited by CBI.

•C ontent focuses on practical knowledge of portfolio management and quantitative finance, along with a variety of specialist modules examining industry structures, techniques and trends.

Entry Requirements: Minimum 2:2 degree in finance related discipline (or overseas equivalent). Course duration: 12 months full time Course start date: September Tuition fees: UK/EU: £10,000 International: £17,000 Note these figures may vary every year

•G raduate with expert knowledge of each stage of the investment management process, enabling you to make informed decisions within a fast-paced work environment. • Industry accredited content supports your progress towards additional recognised professional qualifications.

Semester 1

Semester 2


Semester 1

Semester 2


•Corporate Finance

•International Banking and Regulation


•Corporate Finance

•Empirical Finance



•Empirical Finance


•Asset Management

• I nternational Financial Markets and Institutions



•International Financial Markets and Institutions




• Corporate Governance and Ethics • Derivatives and Risk Management • Asset Management


• Corporate Governance and Ethics • Derivatives and Risk Management • Financial Services and Regulation

• Financial Services and Regulation

• Behavioural Finance

• Behavioural Finance





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MSc Strategic Accounting Entry Requirements: Minimum 2:2 degree in accounting/finance related discipline (or overseas equivalent), plus ACCA Fundamental papers F1 to F9. Course duration: 12 months full time Course start date: September Tuition fees: UK/EU: £10,000 International: £17,000


The student experience

Accelerate your career in professional accountancy with our intensive and fastpaced master’s degree programme, which also prepares you for the professional exams set by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA). Learning Outcomes and Career Pathways


• This course has been developed with the help of industry experts and is aligned with the requirements of global accounting industry practice.

The course content and support provides preparation for external ACCA Professional exams.

• Build on your existing accountancy knowledge and learn how to apply your expertise in line with industry practice at a strategic level. • Develop the advanced knowledge and skills required for a successful career in accountancy – with modules focusing on governance and ethics, financial reporting, and business analysis. • Master your analysis techniques and establish a clear perspective on business strategy, whilst developing effective communication and research skills.

Swansea University is leading the way using Virtual Reality (VR) to help accountancy students learn.

Students must register with ACCA in order to be eligible for ACCA Professional exams. Additional fees apply.

Associate Professor Terry Filer teamed up with colleague Dr Marc Holmes to create a virtual reality world to help taxation students learn about capital allowance. Using affordable Google cardboard headsets, students download the app to their smart phones to enrich their learning experience.

Swansea University, School of Management reserves the right to make reasonable adjustments to the MSc Strategic Accounting programme in accordance with the latest ACCA guidelines and standards. We are committed to providing students with the most up to date, industry standard information and sufficient preparation for the ACCA professional papers. Students must work for 3 years postqualifying before they are able to use the ACCA letters after their name.

Accounting and Finance students are encouraged to seek out exciting opportunities within the field.

Semester 1

Semester 2


•Strategic Business Leader Part 1

• Advanced Performance Management

•Strategic Business Leader Part 2

• Advanced Audit and Assurance

• Independent Project Strategic Accounting (30 Credits)

•Strategic Business Reporting


The CME Group Trading Challenge* is a complimentary four-week electronic trading competition where teams of undergraduate and postgraduate students can trade a variety of products in a simulated trading environment on a real-time platform. In 2018 a total of 2,110 students from 264 universities across the world took part in the challenge with one of the School of Management groups coming top in the UK, beating all other UK-based teams. Through the challenge, students gained valuable insights into the relationship between futures trading and everyday life, putting in to practice the theoretical skills learned in the classroom. *CME Group is the world’s leading and most diverse derivatives marketplace and is comprised of four Designated Contract Markets

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Management Drawn from across the world, our student body and teaching faculty are diverse, providing an enriched environment for study and research, and opening up worldwide opportunities for our graduates.

TOP 30

UK Business School (REF 2014)

Ambitious future leaders thrive at the School of Management and join a community that strives to address some of the most significant local and global challenges, primarily in the areas of Health and Well-Being, Digital Society and Sustainable Economies. We shape government, organisation and business policy and practice with our world-class research and collaborative projects, and bring together experts from a diverse number of fields to deliver a dynamic and enriched learning experience for our students. Our multidisciplinary department offers education across a range

of business and management principles, training and educating the next leaders for a range of industries and subject disciplines. We specialise in transforming graduates from a range of undergraduate disciplines into globally minded management professionals with our specialist management pathway programmes.

Partnerships and Impact We drive change and innovation in a number of sectors through our close links with industry. In recent years, the School has partnered with global organisations such as Fujitsu and Pfizer to bring students, academia and industry closer than ever and to drive significant economic and social impact.

Areas of Expertise: • P roject Management

•S ustainability • Innovation Management •O rganisational Behaviour •C orporate Social Responsibility •S upply Chain Management •E -commerce •M anagement Consulting • Business Analytics • Marketing • Tourism

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Aligned with the Swansea Bay City Region City Deal, Fujitsu has established a development office with 15 staff working from the School of Management. Fujitsu’s technology-focused Education Innovation Hub is also housed at the School and is one of a number of hubs set up across the UK to support digital skills development.

Pfizer Innovation Hub

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Partnership working between the pharmaceutical industry, academia and the NHS is essential for tackling today’s demands on the health system. Through sharing our different skills and expertise we really can make a difference to improving health outcomes for patients, and developing new ways of supporting the provision of healthcare.

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•E ntrepreneurship

Erik Nordkamp, Managing Director, Pfizer UK

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WHICH POSTGRADUATE MANAGEMENT COURSE SHOULD I CHOOSE? Do you want to specialise in one type of management?

YES

NO Select the general MSc Management

You have the freedom to change

Select one of the following specialisms: Business Analytics Designed to equip students in understanding the dynamic data-driven elements of the business world E-Business Investigates the challenges and opportunities of global information systems networks and e-commerce Entrepreneurship For students interested in the dynamics of starting their own business Finance For students interested in the financial aspects of management Human Resource Management Focused on the challenges of leadership and managing a global workforce

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The MSc Management is available as a generalist programme, which gives you the freedom to pick from a range of optional modules in your second semester. This degree is also available with specific named pathways that allow you to specialise during the second semester and will feature on your final degree certificate.

International Management Considers contemporary management practice in a global setting I nternational Standards Focused on the role of international standards (such as ISO) in quality improvement

pathway up until the end of the first semester so you can try different areas of management before picking a final specialisation (students wishing to take this option should initially register on the general MSc Management).

Marketing Focused on the challenges of global marketing activities perations and Supply Management O Focused on managing global operations and supply networks Tourism For those interested in the strategic management, development, policy and governance in the tourism sector

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MSc Management/ MSc Management (Specialism) Develop the professional skills and expertise needed to launch your career in management and deliver real impact in today’s fast-paced business world. Entry Requirements: Minimum 2:2 degree in any discipline (or overseas equivalent). Course duration: 12 months Full Time 24 Months Part Time Course start date: September Tuition fees: Full Time UK/EU: £10,000 International: £17,000 Part Time UK/EU: £5,000 International: £8,500 PG Dip (FT) UK/EU: £6,650 International: £11,350 Note these figures may vary every year



• Open to applicants with no existing experience of business or management related subjects.

Swansea University’s School of Management is an approved HE Partner of the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) and offers dual accreditation with all MSc Management programmes. Upon successful completion you will also qualify for CMI’s Level seven Certificate in Strategic Management and Leadership.

• Develop a sound understanding of a broad range of management disciplines that will enhance your employability, including marketing, operations management, strategy, finance, and human resource management. • Choose a ‘Specialist Pathway’ to help enhance your employability: •B usiness Analytics •e -Business •E ntrepreneurship • F inance •H uman Resource Management • I nternational Management • I nternational Standards •M arketing •O perations and Supply Management • Tourism • Learn from a team of experts who undertake a range of research and industry consultancy activities, ensuring an industry relevant combination of academic theory and practical application.

Introducing the Tourism specialism For students interested in tourism economics, destination management, development and policy, this course blends together theory and practice to develop the necessary transferable skills. By the end of the course you will be able to effectively research, analyse and evaluate big data, plan and execute practical activity using appropriate techniques, manage budgets, and challenge previously held assumptions within one of the largest and fastest growing industries in the world. For an additional cost, there will also be an opportunity to undertake fieldwork through the Study Tour available in semester 2.

Semester 1 •Managing Financial Resources

• Marketing Management

•Human Resource Management

• Operations Management

Semester 2

Route 1 – MSc Management •S trategy • Research Methods 30 Credits of optional modules from: •B usiness Planning • Business Analytics • Consumer Behaviour • Data Mining • Global Business Environment: International Political Relations • Global E-Business • Global Supply Chain Management • Information Systems Management

Route 2 – MSc Management (Specialism)

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I nternational Human Resource Management I ntegrated Marketing Communications I nternational Management I nternational Standards L eadership M anaging and Marketing Tourist Experiences P rinciples of Corporate Finance P roject Management T heory of Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management

•S trategy •R esearch Methods Specialism core modules: Business Analytics • Data Mining • Business Analytics e-Business • Global E-Business • Information Systems Management Entrepreneurship • Theory of Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management • Business Planning Finance • Principles of Corporate Finance Human Resource Management • International Human Resource Management • Leadership

International Management •G lobal Business Environment: International Political Relations • I nternational Management International Standards • International Standards • Project Management Marketing • Consumer Behaviour • Integrated Marketing Communications Operations and Supply Management • Global Supply Chain Management • Project Management Tourism • Managing and Marketing Tourist Experiences

Semester 3 Summer Period •Dissertation - Independent Consultancy Report (60 Credits) Apply knowledge and skills learned during taught elements of the course. Produce a management consultancy report (relevant to chosen Specialism) based on a real life business scenario or problem, including analysis of qualitative and/or statistical research.

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The Economics department delivers world-leading research and economic education, providing forward-thinking and industryrelevant programmes for the next economists, data analysts, public sector and government leaders, investment advisors and industry professionals.

Economics Areas of Expertise:

You will learn from a faculty comprising of industry leaders and internationally recognised research experts who regularly advise organisations and government agencies with policy development and economic research.

• L abour Economics •W age Inequality •E conomics of Discrimination • T raining

•E conomics of Education •E conomics of Sport •B usiness Cycle Analysis

Joint 1st

in Wales for international ranked research (REF 2014)

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What our students say I have enjoyed developing my knowledge on key areas in macroeconomics and microeconomics. Both topics have become a lot more analytical and it is really interesting to learn the algebra behind the theory. In addition, the finance modules have helped me get to grips with the more challenging aspects of the financial industry, taking on more challenging roles and asking important questions of the financial world.

The School of Management careers team were a huge help as they offer industry specific links and exclusive roles. Speaking to lecturers about careers options has also been of assistance in researching which industries and sectors would be an ideal fit for me.

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•W elsh Economy

Rahat Haque MSc Economics and Finance

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

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MSc Economics Entry Requirements: Minimum 2:2 degree in economics related discipline (or overseas equivalent). Course duration: 12 months full time Course start date: September Tuition fees: UK/EU: £8,050 International: £16,700

MSc Economics and Finance

Develop the skills and expertise required of the professional economist, whilst developing your ability to understand and conduct innovative research in both theoretical and applied situations.

Blending advanced economic theory and practices with relevant finance topics, this programme provides the ideal preparation for a finance-focused career.



•D esigned for graduates in economics related subject areas who are seeking an advanced programme to enhance career and/or further research opportunities.

•D esigned for graduates in economics related subject areas who are seeking an advanced programme to enhance career and/or further research opportunities.

•G ain a comprehensive grounding in the three main strands of microeconomics, macroeconomics and econometrics.

•D evelop your understanding of the latest economic theory, whilst acquiring a solid working knowledge of finance theory and its application within the financial sector.

• Develop important transferable skills of problem solving, analysis and self-motivation.


Course duration: 12 months full time Course start date: September Tuition fees: UK/EU: £8,050 International: £16,700

•U ndertake specialised module content in a number of advanced economics and finance disciplines.

• Undertake specialised module content in a number of advanced economic disciplines.

Entry Requirements: Minimum 2:2 degree in economics related discipline (or overseas equivalent).

•W ork towards a career in financial and/or economic consultancy, trading and investments, or corporate finance. Graduates will also be well prepared for further study at PhD level.

• Work towards a career as a professional economist in government, research or wider business organisations. Graduates will also be well prepared for further study at PhD level.


Semester 1

Semester 2


Semester 1

Semester 2


•Microeconomics

•F our optional modules from:

•Dissertation (60 Credits)

• C orporate Finance


•Dissertation/ Research Project (60 Credits)

Apply knowledge and skills learned during taught elements of the course.

• E conometrics

•Three optional modules from:

• M icroeconomics

• Industrial Organisation

Apply knowledge and skills learned during taught elements of the course.

Conduct a literature review and produce a written report based on qualitative and/or statistical research.

•Macroeconomics

• International Economics

•M acroeconomics

• Industrial Organisation

•R esearch Methods

• International Economics

•E conometrics

• Monetary Economics • Development Economics • Labour Economics

• Monetary Economics • Development Economics

Conduct a literature review and produce a written report based on qualitative and/or statistical research.

• Labour Economics • Risk Management • Equities and Fixed Income Securities • Corporate Governance and Ethics • Asset Management • Behavioural Finance • International Banking and Regulation

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Our Marketing Department provides a dynamic environment for the study of marketing and its related principles, preparing you for an international career in professional marketing, the public and third sectors, industry and commerce, or for further research and a career in academia.

Marketing

A Fast-Track to Employability

Forward Thinking Faculty

In collaboration with our industry links and trusted partners, the School of Management facilitates highly sought-after work placements to students enrolled on to the MSc Strategic Marketing programme. Students have the unique opportunity to conduct work-based research during the final semester of the

For strategic thinkers seeking an immersive learning experience, the School of Management offers a robust and integrated approach, bringing together industry expertise from significant links with a range of organisations, and the industry and research expertise of our faculty who deliver our multidisciplinary marketing programme and research portfolio.

• T ourism • International Marketing •M arketing Management •S trategic Growth •E xperiential Marketing •S ustainability •C onsumer Behaviour •M arketing Ethics

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CIM Global Community The MSc Strategic Marketing is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Marketing, providing you with professional recognition for your postgraduate study and affiliation with the largest professional marketing body in the world.

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What our students say After studying my undergraduate degree at Swansea I honestly could not imagine being anywhere else. Not only is the scenery amazing but the lecturers and staff are too. Knowing how competitive the graduate job market is I knew the MSc in Strategic Marketing would really help me gain a successful start in the working world - especially with the summer placement. The modules also looked interesting and they have

not disappointed. I am loving the course so far and would definitely recommend it. It is great to be a part of the School of Management because it has so many resources. The Careers team have been particularly useful to me recently on my graduate job hunt: making the whole process so much less scary.

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Areas of Expertise:

master’s degree allowing them to demonstrate real-world impact to future employers, increase their network and put into practice the skills and knowledge gained during the intensive, taught element of the programme.

Lexine Maughfling MSc Strategic Marketing

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Entry Requirements

MSc Strategic Marketing Entry Requirements: 2:1 in a business/marketing related discipline (or overseas equivalent) Course duration: 12 months full time 24 months part time Course start date: September Tuition fees: Full Time UK/EU: £10,000 International: £16,500 Part Time UK/EU: £5,000 International: £8,250 Note these figures may vary every year



• Designed for recent marketing/business graduates or professionals who are already familiar with marketing concepts.

Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM), including module exemptions from CIM professional qualifications (CIM Graduate Gateway scheme).

• Develop your knowledge and understanding of contemporary challenges facing the marketing industry, whilst gaining insight into the theories and practices of specialist marketing topics. • Master your investigative techniques and establish a clear perspective on business and marketing strategy, whilst developing effective communication and research skills. • T he final component of the programme offers a choice of either an individual dissertation or work-based placement, adding exciting opportunities to apply theory to practice and enhance your future employability.

Semester 1

Semester 2


• Consumer Psychology

•Integrated Marketing Communications • Marketing Research •Managing and Marketing Tourist Experiences •Strategic Brand Management

• Summer Placement (60 Credits)

• Strategic Marketing • Digital Marketing •Marketing in Society

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Become a successful marketing leader of the future. Develop your high-level marketing and strategy skills, with a critical understanding of current issues and challenges in an industry that is constantly evolving.

For admission onto a School of Management taught master’s degree, applicants are typically required to have attained a 2:1-2:2 (or overseas equivalent) in an undergraduate degree.

Non-native English speakers must achieve an IELTS score of 6.0-6.5 overall with no component less than 5.5-6.0 (see course listings for exact entry requirement per course).

Some of our master’s programmes accept students from any undergraduate degree discipline, whereas our specialist master’s programmes will often require previous study in a related subject area.

Other equivalent tests are acceptable in lieu of an IELTS, or if you have studied an undergraduate degree taught through the medium of English, you might be exempt from this requirement. For more information, please visit swansea.ac.uk/postgraduate/apply.

Please visit our website for up-to-date entry requirements for each degree programme: swansea.ac.uk/som/postgraduate-study

We consider all applications on their merits and look at each individual case before making an offer, so students who fall slightly short of the entry criteria or have alternative equivalent work experience should still apply to the School of Management.

For students who fall short of only the English language requirement we offer a range of Pre-Master's training programmes that you may take before starting your Master's qualification.

For students who fall significantly short of the general entry requirement we offer a Pre-Master's programme via The College that will allow you to enter our postgraduate programmes.

When preparing to study abroad, applying for and obtaining your visa can be a stressful time for an international student. We are here to help make this process easier for you.

Visit: swansea.ac.uk/elts

Visit: swansea.ac.uk/the-college

Visit the website for advice: swansea.ac.uk/internationalcampuslife/immigration/

OR • Dissertation (60 Credits)

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How to Apply

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Check you meet the entry requirements

Consider fees and funding Read the section on funding your studies on page 40.

Review the courses set out in this prospectus, visit the website for further information and call the team if you have any queries.

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Page 37 outlines the entry requirements.

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Apply online

Application Timeline:

additional costs. Check individual course pages on our website for the most up-to-date details on entry requirements, fees and funding for each programme: swansea.ac.uk/som

The quickest way to apply: swansea.ac.uk/postgraduate/apply

Receipt of your application will normally be within two working days. Once we have received all the necessary supporting documentation, we aim to notify you of our decision within nine working days from the date we acknowledge receipt of your taught master’s degree application.

Current students will be invited to apply via the University’s fast-track application system.

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Funding Your Studies Scholarships and bursaries At the School of Management, we are happy to offer financial support for the brightest prospects. It’s not just academic excellence we reward – we also recognise and encourage passion for study and involvement in student life. There are a range of funding opportunities available for both taught and research degrees. For further information visit

must have applied for and accepted an offer to study at Swansea University. Sports Scholarships (up to £3,000 per year) For talented students who demonstrate outstanding ability in their sport, there are four levels of scholarship packages available with up to £3,000 per year available.

swansea.ac.uk/postgraduate/scholarships

swansea.ac.uk/scholarships/sports-scholarships/

Developing Futures Scholarships (£3,000) The School of Management Developing Futures Scholarship programme is more than a scholarship package; along with financial support for an academic year you will also get the chance to gain valuable career-enhancing skills. Recipients of the scholarship will have the opportunity to work with the Recruitment and Marketing teams on a number of events, including Open Days and Visit Days, as well as working with the Student Information Office. Alongside your studies, we also encourage recipients to join a society or become a course representative for their degree programme. We believe that the skills you develop by taking part in these activities will make you stand out from your peers.

Welsh Government PG Bursaries The Welsh Government has confirmed additional financial support for Welsh/EU domiciled master’s students starting courses in September 2018. This will take the form of nonrepayable bursaries that are being administered individually by each Welsh university. There are 621 bursaries available for Swansea University, each worth £3,400 and awarded on a ‘first come, first served’ basis following acceptance of offer.

For further information and to apply visit swansea.ac.uk/som/scholarships/developingfutures/ International Postgraduate Alumni awards (up to £5,000 per year) The scheme is open to all International Swansea University Alumni candidates applying for a Taught Master’s or Research degree in any subject area. International Merit and Excellence Scholarships To be eligible to apply for an International Merit (up to £2,000) or Excellence (up to £4,000) Scholarship applicants

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More helpful information on each of the topics below can be found at: swansea.ac.uk/postgraduate/fees-and-funding •P ostgraduate loans All the latest information on postgraduate loan options •A lternative sources of funding Further postgraduate funding options •C ost of living A helpful guide to working out your living costs in Swansea •M oney advice and support The Money@UniLife team provide information and guidance on postgraduate funding

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Important Information The information published in this prospectus is intended as a guide for prospective students thinking about studying at the School of Management, Swansea University. It does not form part of any contract. We have made every reasonable effort to ensure that the information provided is both helpful and accurate as at the time of going to print in 2018. However, some changes, for example to programmes, study location, facilities or fees may become necessary due to legitimate staffing, financial, regulatory and

academic reasons. Changes may also be made for legitimate reasons in order to allow us to keep the programmes as up-to-date and industry-relevant as possible. We will endeavour at all times to keep any changes to a minimum and to keep prospective students informed appropriately. Any changes to the information contained in this prospectus will be updated on the online course pages at: swansea.ac.uk/postgraduate

School of Management Swansea University, Bay Campus, Fabian Way, Swansea SA1 8EN Tel: +44 (0)1792 295601 Email: [email protected]

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