COURSE OVERVIEW
Are you seeking a business finance degree to make you stand out from the crowd with the specialist skills needed to manage money at a global, national or local business?
Suitable if you are interested in financial elements of business management, this degree covers core areas of business and management, as well as advanced finance topics including corporate finance, international financial management and financial innovation.
The BSc Business Management degree at Swansea University is the most established programme within the School of Management, known for producing highly skilled and commercial thinking business managers. Graduates have gone on to work for the world’s biggest brands including Shell UK, Marks & Spencer, Bloomberg and Tata.
As well as specialising in finance, this Business Management course will equip you with broad modern expertise in marketing, operations management, accountancy, strategy and human resources.
WHY BUSINESS MANAGEMENT (FINANCE) AT SWANSEA?
- Accredited by nationally recognised bodies, including CMI which is the only organisation that can award Chartered Manager status – the highest accolade for leaders and managers
- Tailor your course to suit your interests and career goals – choose from a huge selection of optional modules
- Get real-world know-how from our world-leading lecturers with unrivalled experience in both industry and academia
- A diverse student body from over 60 different countries
- Based in the £22 million School of Management building on the Bay campus
Business Management at Swansea is ranked:
UK Top 30 for Teaching Satisfaction (Guardian University Guide 2023)
Accounting and Finance at Swansea is ranked:
UK Top 20 for Graduate Prospects – on track (Complete University Guide 2023)
Swansea University:
- Is ranked 15th in the UK for course satisfaction (The Guardian University Guide 2023)
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT (FINANCE) EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
As a Business Management graduate from Swansea specialised in finance, you will find yourself in a great position to secure rewarding employment at any business.
Whether your target is Shell UK, Marks & Spencer, Bloomberg or Tata, this degree makes you a strong candidate for any potential employer. Your next step could lie in any of these roles:
- Financial Advisor
- Analyst or Researcher
- HR Business Partner
- Management Consultant
- Business Development Manager
Early studies give you a solid foundation in accounting, finance, marketing and operations management. In later years you can focus your studies by selecting from different specialist module choices according to your chosen career, as detailed below.
BSc 3 Year Full-time - September
FHEQ 4 Undergraduate / HECert
Compulsory Modules
- Accounting for Managers
- Managing People
- Marketing
- Key Skills for Business
- Finance for Managers
- Operations Management
- The Global Context of Organisation
Year 2 (Level 5)
FHEQ 5 Undergraduate / HEDip
Students choose 120 credits from the following:
Compulsory Modules
Year 3 (Level 6)
FHEQ 6 Undergraduate / Honours
Students choose 120 credits from the following:
Compulsory Modules
* Scholarships available for international students.

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