Swansea University

Global Business Management (Top Up), BSc (Hons)

Swansea UniversityBay Campus, United Kingdom

Course overview

Please note: This course is for international students only. For UK students, see our other business management degrees. Our BSc Global Business Management (Top-Up) is a dynamic and forward-thinking programme designed to equip you with a comprehensive understanding of business and management in a global context.

Tailored for international students who have completed two years of undergraduate study in a related field or holding an equivalent qualification such as a Higher National Diploma (HND), this course offers a direct pathway to earning a full bachelor’s degree. At the heart of the programme is a deep exploration of how organisations operate, adapt, and thrive amid the complexities of an ever-changing global environment. You will be immersed in a collaborative learning experience that brings together diverse perspectives, fostering a rich academic community where knowledge is shared and challenged.

The curriculum is built around strategic leadership and management principles, ensuring that you not only grasp theoretical concepts but also understand how to apply them in real-world scenarios. Contemporary themes such as ethics, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), sustainability, entrepreneurship, innovation, and digital communication are seamlessly integrated throughout the course, reflecting the multifaceted nature of modern business. You will develop strong academic and professional skills while engaging with topics such as project and innovation management, effective leadership, and strategic implementation.

These areas are explored through the lens of global business, preparing graduates to lead and succeed across a wide range of economic and cultural landscapes. This programme is more than a degree, it’s a launchpad for ambitious individuals ready to make an impact in the international business arena.

Key highlights

  • Direct pathway to a full bachelor's degree after HND or equivalent
  • Curriculum built around strategic leadership and management principles
  • Integrates ethics, CSR, sustainability, entrepreneurship and digital communication
  • Covers project and innovation management and strategic implementation
  • Collaborative learning bringing together diverse international perspectives

Entry requirements

  • IELTS: 5.5 — 5.5 English Language Non-native English speakers must achieve 6.0 overall with no component less than 5.5 in IELTS or equivalent tests.

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).

  • 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

Careers this course leads to

  • Business manager
  • Management consultant
  • Project manager
  • International business development manager
  • Operations manager
  • Sustainability or CSR officer

Cost of study

UK/Home: £20,600 per year | International: £19,600 per year

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Swansea University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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