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Business and Management Degrees

Business Management means tackling the live briefs that will accelerate your career, and learning from real leadership challenges. You’ll be ready to launch your own business or climb the career ladder before you even graduate.

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You bring the ideas and the leadership mindset. We'll bring the industry partners, the mentors, and the people who make careers happen. Ready to choose your route to get there?


Learn by doing

You’ll work on live briefs and real employer projects from year one, meaning you can enter the job market with the hands-on experience employers are looking for.

Get ahead before you graduate

Every student gets the chance to complete an industry placement, working inside a real business and building the experience employers actually want.

Your experience? Accredited.

Our courses carry professional accreditation, so what you learn here is recognised the moment you step into the workplace.

Choose your adventure

Whether you want to build something of your own, build brands for other people, or start climbing the career ladder, choose from modules designed to get you where you want to go.

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Business and Management - BA (Hons)

If you’re curious about how businesses work and want to build a successful career, this course is designed for you.

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Business and Management (Creative Industries) - BA (Hons)

This course is for creative thinkers who want to build strong business skills. If you’re interested in leadership, freelancing or building a career in the creative industries, this course helps you gain the skills to get there.

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Business and Management (Entrepreneurship) - BA (Hons)

This course is designed for creative, driven individuals looking to start their own business or accelerate their career in fast-moving startups.

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Business and Management including Foundation Year - BA (Hons)

You’ll learn through interactive tasks, collaborative projects and independent study, building skills in communication, problem-solving, teamwork and digital fluency.

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Business Management (Accounting and Finance) (Top Up) - BA (Hons)

If you have already obtained a HND or equivalent qualification and wish to gain a full bachelor’s degree and become a financer of the future, this course is for you.

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Business Management (Human Resource Management) (Top Up) - BA (Hons)

If you have already obtained a HND or equivalent qualification and wish to gain key skills in human resource management and a full bachelor’s degree, this course is for you.

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Business Management (Marketing) (Top Up) - BA (Hons)

If you have already obtained a HND or equivalent qualification and wish to gain key skills in marketing and a full bachelor’s degree, this course is for you.

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Business Management (Supply Chain Management) (Top Up) - BA (Hons)

If you have already obtained a HND or equivalent qualification and wish to gain key skills in supply chain management and a full bachelor’s degree, this course is for you.

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Business Management (Top Up) - BA (Hons)

If you have already obtained a HND or equivalent qualification and wish to gain a full bachelor’s degree in business and management, this course is for you.

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Doctor of Business Administration - DBA

It supports senior leaders to become critical thinkers with the ability to apply theoretical knowledge in an applied setting to make real change. Offered on a full or part-time basis, USW’s DBA is an excellent choice for individuals wishing to undertake doctoral study while in full-time managerial positions.

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Engineering Management - MSc

As the holder of a degree in engineering, you can enhance your career development by establishing a broad knowledge of contemporary management. The MSc Engineering Management offers a detailed exploration of the theory and practice of key areas, which is ideal if you have a practical engineering background and are interested or active in management roles in the private or public sector.

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Human Resource Management - MSc

This CIPD-aligned MSc is ideal for anyone who wants to deepen their understanding of people, work and organisations, while developing the leadership and analytical skills needed to improve performance, culture and working lives across a wide range of roles, within HR and beyond.

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International Business (Top Up) - BA (Hons)

The BA (Hons) International Business degree gives focus to the increasingly globalised world we live in. Having a good understanding of the key aspects of doing business on a global scale will certainly give you an advantage in the workplace

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International Logistics and Supply Chain Management - MSc

This multi-accredited master’s degree in International Logistics and Supply Chain Management has been designed to provide you with the specialist skills to confidently manage and adapt supply chains, enabling you to become a pioneer of logistics strategy.

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Leadership and Management - MSc

The Leadership and Management course adopts a philosophy of continuing professional development, where you will undertake work-based projects and complete an extensive work-based dissertation, to be of strategic value to your organisation. This course has been designed to offer a dual accreditation route with the Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM) Level 7 Diploma in Leadership and Management - a pioneering approach within the UK.

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Leading Digital Transformation - MSc

If you are a leader, a manager, or an individual who will use digital technology to instigate and drive transformational change within your public sector, third sector or private organisation, this course is for you. Our MSc in Leading Digital Transformation aims to support leaders to challenge traditional practice, to be more curious about processes, and to ‘think digital first’ to re-imagine and improve their organisation and services for the benefit of their users, stakeholders, and employees.

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Logistics, Procurement and Supply Chain Management - BSc (Hons)

Become a fully accredited, high-value specialist in the increasingly in-demand field of Supply Chain Management, critical within a range of industries.

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Management - MSc

Through a tailored programme of study, you will learn to think critically about how businesses run, while also gaining an insight into why organisations are structured and function in a particular way. You will also examine changing trends in strategic thinking to develop a holistic understanding of how organisations interact with their environments in the face of rapid and discontinuous change.

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Master of Business Administration - MBA

The Master of Business Administration (MBA) develops the knowledge and skills needed to be a successful strategic business leader and is designed for professionals who will make a strategic difference to the organisations in which they operate.

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Master of Business Administration Global - MBA

Develop the confidence, creativity and strategic insight to lead in a rapidly evolving global business environment. The MBA Global prepares ambitious professionals to navigate disruption, harness emerging technologies and drive sustainable growth.

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Master of Business Administration Global (Financial Services) - MBA

Develop the strategic, financial and digital insight needed to lead in global financial and professional services. The MBA Global (Financial Services) prepares ambitious professionals to navigate disruption and drive responsible, data-led decision-making.

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Master of Business Administration Global (Hospitality Management) - MBA

Working on industry-informed projects and live consultancy challenges, you’ll explore the strategic, operational and commercial realities of hospitality management. The course draws on industry expertise to connect your learning with current practice, helping you build the knowledge and leadership skills needed to succeed in a global hospitality sector.

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Master of Business Administration Global (Human Resource Management) - MBA

Develop the people-focused leadership and strategic insight needed to shape modern organisations. The MBA Global (Human Resource Management) prepares professionals to lead ethical, inclusive and digitally enabled workplace transformation.

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Master of Business Administration Global (Operations and Supply Chain Management) - MBA

Develop the strategic and operational insight needed to lead global supply chains in a rapidly changing world. The MBA Global (Operations and Supply Chain Management) prepares professionals to manage complexity, risk and sustainable transformation.

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Master of Business Administration Global (Sales and Marketing) - MBA

Develop the strategic, creative and data-driven skills needed to lead modern marketing in a digital economy. The MBA Global (Sales and Marketing) prepares ambitious professionals to drive growth through insight, innovation and customer value.

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Project Management - MSc

The MSc Project Management is the first of its kind in Wales to be officially accredited by the Association of Project Management (APM). It focuses on developing skills for reading in projects, including theory and learning aspects, and is mapped against relevant ones.

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Project Management (Fast Track) - MSc

This Fast-Track Masters covers advanced topics in project governance, risk management, and operational efficiency. Designed for professionals seeking rapid upskilling, you'll gain a recognised, career-enhancing qualification while developing immediate, real-world strategic capabilities.

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Did you know?

#1

in Wales for new business startups for the 6th consecutive year and 7th in the UK

HE Business and Community Interaction (HE-BCI) Survey 2024/25
  • Marketing and Public Relations at USW is top in the UK (Guardian University Guide 2027).

  • We're #1 in Wales for total number of active graduate businesses and 3rd in the UK.

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Top in Wales

Business at USW is top in Wales for overall student satisfaction and top in Wales for teaching quality.

National Student Survey 2026
  • Marketing and Public Relations at USW is top in the UK (Guardian University Guide 2027).

  • We're #1 in Wales for total number of active graduate businesses and 3rd in the UK.


WHY USW?

Live briefs, live challenges

You'll tackle genuine challenges set by an industry partner — not a hypothetical scenario, a real business problem that needs to be solved. Take the opportunity to pitch your ideas straight to the people who'll use them in the real world. 

Start-up Stiwdio

Got an idea? USW's Startup Studio helps you test it, build it and launch it while you're still studying — with hands-on support that goes well beyond a business plan template.

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Cardiff

Our courses are based in the heart of Cardiff, ensuring that you have access to our partners on our doorstep in the capital city. 

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Head starts built in

Students on our Hoop Recruitment placement have gone on to full-time roles with the company two years running.

Skills for a post-AI workplace

Build leadership, teamwork, decision-making and AI skills designed for how businesses function and find efficiencies today.

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Graduate Futures

Graduate Futures is our careers fair designed to boost employability and connect students directly with industry. Bringing together a wide range of employers, the event helps students explore opportunities, gain insights, and build the confidence and connections needed for their next steps.

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School of Business and Innovation, Cardiff

We bring business, accounting, marketing and advertising education to life through hands-on, industry-led learning in the heart of the city – the perfect place to build lasting connections and make your mark.

You'll experience real business situations from day one, building the skills, connections, and confidence to launch your career. By the time you graduate, you’ll have the real-world experience to back your degree.


Study in the heart of Cardiff

Cardiff is one of the most affordable cities in the UK too, so it’s perfect for cash-strapped students. There’s always something happening or new places to discover.


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