Swansea University

BSc Global Business Management Top Up Degree

Swansea University

Course overview

The BSc Global Business Management (Top Up Degree) at Swansea University offers a modern education in business and management, specifically for international students who have completed two years of an undergraduate degree or an equivalent qualification such as an HND.

This programme examines organisations, their management strategies, and how they are affected by the changing global environment. The course outline focuses on strategic leadership and management from a point of view, adding current topics like ethics, corporate social responsibility, sustainability, innovation, and digital communication.

The course uses effective learning and teaching approaches, including in-person teaching, practical skills sessions, and workshops for group work and demonstrations. Online learning supports and face-to-face teaching, with lecture recordings, are made available for flexible study and revision. The School of Management, where this programme is based, holds accreditation from AACSB International and is located in the modern £22 million building on the Bay Campus, offering excellent teaching and study facilities.

Entry requirements

You will need to write a personal statement about why you want to take the course and any relevant experience. A reference from an academic or employer is also required. You can upload your CV to show your work experience.

Grade Requirements:

You need to have completed a Foundation Degree, a Higher National Diploma (HND), or an equivalent qualification in a related business or management subject. The overall grades commonly accepted include SQA Grade B classification, HND Merit, Associate Degree GPA 3.0 or 75%, and Dazhuan 75%.

English Proficiency:

You need an overall IELTS Academic score of 6.0, with no individual skill score below 5.5. For students who do not meet these requirements, Swansea University offers a range of pre-sessional English training programmes before the degree course begins.

Scholarships

  • Chevening Scholarships

  • International Excellence Scholarships

    Scholarships are awarded as a discount on tuition fees worth up to £5,000 in the first year of study, with a further £2,000 awarded in Year 2 (for £5,000 awardees only, subject to achieving a 70% average).

  • International Postgraduate Alumni Bursaries

    First Class - £5,000 per year; Second Class, First division - £3,000 per year; Second Class, Second division - £1,000 per year; Taught Masters to Research Degree - £3,000 per year subject to satisfactory progress.

  • Swansea University International Postgraduate Research Excellence Scholarship (SUIPRES)

    The SUIPRES Scholarship covers the difference between the International and the Home tuition fee rate for the duration of the PhD/Professional Doctorate programme.

  • Swansea University Sport Scholarship

    Financial support (of up to £2000).

  • Thrive Bursary

    The Thrive bursary is a £4,000 reduction in tuition fees for the first year of study, with a progression bursary of £2,000 in subsequent years (applied as a discount off tuition fees).

    Up to £4,000

Career opportunities

Graduates of the BSc Global Business Management (Top Up Degree) from Swansea University are ready for professional roles in the international business market, including:

  • Global Business Manager
  • International Project Manager
  • Business Development Executive
  • Management Consultant
  • Entrepreneur

Cost of study

For international students, the tuition fees for the BSc Global Business Management (Top Up Degree) programme at Swansea University for the September 2025 intake are £19,600.

Admission

Applications for this undergraduate programme at Swansea University are made through UCAS. For more assistance, talk to our trained advisors.

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