Management (Digital Business), MSc

Program Overview

The MSc Management (Digital Business) program at Swansea University equips students with the skills to manage businesses through digital transformation. The program explores the impact of digital technologies on organizations, addressing challenges and opportunities related to digital ethics and new business models. Students develop expertise in managing financial resources, operations, human resources, and marketing in a digital context, preparing them for careers in the digital business sector.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Program Overview:

The MSc Management (Digital Business) program at Swansea University equips students with the skills to effectively manage businesses through digital transformation. This one-year full-time or two-year part-time program explores the impact of Information Systems on managing organizations, addressing challenges and opportunities related to digital ethics and new business models.

Objectives:

• Develop an in-depth understanding of the impact of digital business on various sectors of the economy.
• Acquire skills in managing financial resources, operations, human resources, and marketing in a digital context.
• Gain expertise in managing in a global community and embracing core management principles.

Outline:

Program Structure:

The program can be completed in one or two years. Students choose modules totaling 180 credits for the one-year full-time option or 120 credits for the two-year part-time option.

Year 1 (Level 7T) - Full-Time

Compulsory Modules:

• Managing Financial Resources
• Human Resource Management
• Marketing Management
• Operations Management
• Digital Business
• Strategy
• Managing the Digital Firm: Information Systems Today
Optional Research Module (choose one):
• Guidance Research Methods
• Business Project Foundations
Optional Project (choose one):
• Dissertation (Directed Independent Learning)
• Business Project

Year 1 (Level 7T) - Full-Time (January Start)

Compulsory Modules:

• Digital Business
• Strategy
• Managing the Digital Firm: Information Systems Today
• Business Project Foundations
• Business Project
• Managing Financial Resources
• Human Resource Management
• Marketing Management
• Operations Management

Year 1 (Level 7T) - Part-Time

Compulsory Modules:

• Managing Financial Resources
• Marketing Management
• Strategy
Optional Modules (choose one):
• Digital Business
• Managing the Digital Firm: Information Systems Today

Year 2 (Level 7T) - Part-Time

Compulsory Modules:

• Human Resource Management
• Operations Management
• Dissertation (Directed Independent Learning)
• Research Methods
Optional Modules (choose one):
• Digital Business
• Managing the Digital Firm: Information Systems Today

Teaching:

• Teaching is informed by research, with faculty members possessing both academic and industry experience.
• Students receive one-to-one careers advice from dedicated careers advisors.
• Work placement opportunities are available through the Swansea Paid Internship Network (SPIN) and the Week of Work initiative.
• Students have access to industry professionals through co-location with industry at the Bay Campus.
• Facilities include dedicated teaching space, study areas, and IT facilities with cutting-edge hardware and software.

Careers:

• Graduates pursue careers in the digital business sector, such as Digital Transformation Specialist, Digital Business Analyst, and Management Consultant.

Tuition Fees and Payment Information:

MSc 1 Year Full Time Start Date UK International September 2023 Tuition Fees MSc 1 Year Full Time Start Date UK International September 2023 £ 11,000 £ 20,600 January 2024 £ 11,000 £ 20,600 September 2024 £ 11,550 £ 21,650 January 2025 £ 11,550 £ 21,650 MSc 2 Year Part Time Start Date UK International September 2023 £ 5,500 £ 10,300 September 2024 £ 5,800 £ 10,850 Tuition fees for years of study after your first year are subject to an increase of 3%.