Management (International Management)

Entry requirements

This is a conversion course targeted at students who do not have an undergraduate background in Business Management. Applicants from any undergraduate background will be considered. 

To be eligible, you must attain a 2:2 in an undergraduate degree.

Months of entry

January, September

Course content

Are you interested in a career in the exciting world of international business? Do you want to work abroad or in organisations that operate on a global scale? It’s a growing market with many job opportunities, as companies around the world become increasingly connected and seek the leaders and managers of the future.

The MSc Management (International Management) programme at Swansea University is designed for students who want to focus on the opportunities and challenges of business in an interconnected global marketplace. You will gain insight into how organisations engage with the international business environment and explore how innovation, enterprise and strategy operate in global contexts.

You will also study core management concepts such as managing financial resources in a digital world, sustainable operations management, managing people and performance and marketing strategy, providing a solid foundation in dynamic business principles.

Accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) the only chartered professional body in the UK dedicated to promoting the highest standards in management and leadership excellence, the course is open to students from any discipline who would like to work in business or management. Upon successful completion of the relevant mapped modules within the MSc Management you will qualify for CMI’s Level seven Certificate in Strategic Management and Leadership.

Why Management (International Management) at Swansea?

• The School of Management is accredited by AACSB International, the world’s largest business education association, connecting business schools, businesses and learners, to create the next generation of great leaders.
• Open to applicants with no existing experience of business or management related subjects
• All modules are taught by our world-class faculty who have industrial and academic knowledge
• Professional body accreditation, which can help to accelerate your career
• Based in the £22 million School of Management building on the Bay campus
• Business & Management Studies is ranked 147th in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026

Your Management (International Management) Experience

From the moment you join the School of Management, we work with you to develop the skills, confidence, and real‑world experience that will enhance your career prospects.

You’ll have access to unlimited one‑to‑one, bespoke careers support from our dedicated Employability and Careers team. You can also take part in a work placement or internship through the Swansea Paid Internship Network (SPIN) or the Week of Work initiative, giving you valuable experience to apply your analytical and managerial learning in industry.

All our students benefit from co-location with industry partners at our innovative Bay Campus. Our facilities include dedicated teaching and study spaces, alongside extensive IT provision equipped with up‑to‑date hardware and specialist analytics software, ensuring you gain hands‑on experience with the tools used by today’s data‑driven organisations.