Wrexham Glyndwr University is a public university located in Wrexham, Wales. It was established in 2008 as a merger of the North East Wales Institute of Higher Education and the Welsh College of Horticulture. The university offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs in various fields, including arts, business, engineering, health, sciences, and social sciences. It has several campuses in Wrexham and Northop, and it is known for its strong focus on applied research, innovation, and entrepreneurship. Wrexham Glyndwr University is also committed to providing a supportive and inclusive learning environment for its students and to developing strong links with local communities and businesses.

YEAR 1 (LEVEL 4)
MODULES

Introduction to Management & Business: This module will introduce students to some of the fundamentals of business including organisational structure and the nature of the modern business practices. It will also provide opportunities for the student to acquire a broad understanding of management by exploring
the skills and characteristics of effective managers and leaders and techniques to successfully manage a team.
Introduction to Business Finance & Accounting: This module aims to introduce the contemporary concepts and principles of accounting and finance so as to enhance the abilities of the students by applying relevant management accounting financial accounting and financial management techniques to determine the most appropriate operational financial decisions and analyse the effects of those decisions on a firm’s performance and financial position.
Understanding Human Resource Management: This module provides a comprehensive understanding of the role of human resource management (HRM) in organisations. The module covers the following HRM fundamentals:
- Types of organisation prevalent in the business world
- The importance of human resource management and the role of HR practitioners
- HR activities in organisations
- Impact of technology on human resource management
Marketing Essentials: This module is about recognising the importance of marketing’s role in driving success and delivering results. Students will learn about the different functions of marketing in the 21st century and will study how an appreciation of consumer behaviour and the marketing environment can enable effective targeting and planning. By the end of this module students will have gained an awareness of the various tools available to the modern day marketer and be capable of recognising their strengths and weaknesses enabling them to use them both creatively and effectively in an operational context including commercial and non-profit sector organisations.
Business Communication Skills: The module aim is to recognise the importance of effective integrated internal and external communications in building sustainable relationships and delivering customer value. Students will also learn how to communicate effectively in a business and academic settings understanding the fundamentals of presentation skills written communication and professional communication.
Business Analytics: This module aims to develop a critical and practical understanding of the concepts and principles of analytics and the ability to apply these concepts to the systematic analysis of data within the contemporary business world.
YEAR 2 (LEVEL 5)
MODULES

Managing Corporate Risk and Crime: This module aims to develop a critical understanding of the concepts and principles of the management of corporate risk and crime and the ability to apply these concepts to the business world. Risk is an inherent part of business and as part of this module you will explore the risk management process including the identification of organisational risk analysis of the likely effect of those risks design and selection of control measures and the monitoring and evaluation of these measures. You will investigate risk as it relates to finances health and safety corporate manslaughter workplace theft among others. You will also consider recent topical business scandals and of latest and forthcoming developments in corporate governance and responsibility.
Digital Business Strategy: This module aims to equip students with the skills needed to build digital competitive advantage in a rapidly changing world. The rules of business have changed and why it is no longer enough for firms to be better or cheaper to gain competitive advantage. These new rules make it essential for companies to re-examine four fundamental aspects of their business to thrive in the digital era—their strategy value chain customer engagement and organization structure.
Agile Leadership: This module aims to develop a critical and practical understanding of the concepts and principles of agile leadership and the ability to apply these concepts within the contemporary business world to create the right environment for agile teams to succeed within an organization.
Professional Behaviours & Valuing People: This module provides a platform for students to develop and enhance their core professional behaviours and skills including ethics values and professionalism that will help to build positive relations at workplace and improve employee performance participation and wellbeing. The module will also enable students to understand continuing professional development and identify developmental needs.
Organisational Performance & Culture in Practice: This module provides comprehensive knowledge on the links between organisational structure strategy culture and how it impacts organisational performance and change. Additionally students will gain an understanding on the impacts of external factors and how HR practices support organisational strategies.
Organisational Development: This module provides a comprehensive understanding of the key concepts of organisational development. The module covers the following organisational development fundamentals:
- Key concepts in organisational development
- Models theories tools and techniques used as part of organisational development and change management
- Role of an OD practitioner
Optional Industrial Placement: The module aims to provide students with the opportunity to gain valuable experience in the workplace specifically related to the student’s specialism via first-hand experience. This module allows students to undertake a sustained period embedded with a host employer to work on one or more defined projects or goals. The student will be expected to find and secure a suitable placement opportunity in collaboration with NWBS. The Industry Placement will typically take place during the normal academic year over the two normal university semesters. However where necessary it may start earlier and finish earlier where required by industry. As such its duration should normally be in the region of 40 weeks dependent on working hours.
YEAR 3 (LEVEL 6)
MODULES

Strategic Management: This module presents a systematic approach to the study of strategic management building upon an array of ideas and theories ranging from industrial organization theory to institutional economics. This unit outlines the fundamentals of strategic management and gives students an introduction in this important area of business management. Students will gain an awareness of the issues involved and the techniques that managers adopt. The tools and techniques will help students understand how organisations achieve sustainable competitive advantage.
Employment Law: This module will give students a critical understanding of the increasingly complex area of UK employment law. Students will learn how the law affects employers and workers from the initial stages of recruitment right through to dismissal and redundancy. The module will investigate key pieces of UK and EU legislation and codes of practice presented alongside case studies that demonstrate the importance of employment law in the workplace. This module will provide students not only with a better understanding of their rights as an employee or worker within the workplace but it will also be invaluable if they employ staff or work within a HR department. It will also be useful to those considering working as trade union representatives.
Managing People in an International Context: This module provides comprehensive knowledge and understanding of managing people in an international context. The impact of national and cultural contexts international human resource management approaches (IHRM) and the future of IHRM will be covered as part of this module.
Talent Management in Organisations: This module provides an understanding of labour markets and its impact on workforce planning. Students will learn about managing talent in organisations through succession planning creating talent pools by identifying training and developing talent retention strategies and the importance of managing contracts and onboarding process. The module also covers the impact of technology and trends on talent management
Dissertation: The aim of the dissertation module is for students to demonstrate the application of knowledge and skills gained during the undergraduate programme of study in all programme routes in an independent self-motivated enquiring and problem-solving manner. This serves to extend underpin and enhance learning through the identification of a business management problem in either business accounting & finance HTEM HRM Marketing and any other business related area which requires theoretical research structured data collection subsequent analysis leading to conclusions and recommendations.

The information listed in this section is an overview of the academic content of the programme that will take the form of either core or option modules. Modules are designated as core or option in accordance with professional body requirements and internal academic framework review so may be subject to change.

• Wrexham Glyndwr University is a public university located in the picturesque town of Wrexham, Wales. Established in 2008, the university has quickly earned a reputation as a vibrant, student-centered institution that is committed to providing an outstanding academic experience.
• At Wrexham Glyndwr University, students are at the heart of everything that the institution does. The university offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs in various fields, including arts, business, engineering, health, sciences, and social sciences. The programs are designed to provide students with a strong theoretical foundation as well as practical, hands-on experience that is relevant to the industry.
• The university is known for its strong focus on applied research, innovation, and entrepreneurship. The institution has several research centers and institutes that are dedicated to conducting cutting-edge research in various fields. Students at Wrexham Glyndwr University have the opportunity to work alongside world-class researchers and academics, gaining valuable skills and experience that will set them apart in the job market.
• In addition to its academic programs and research activities, Wrexham Glyndwr University is also committed to providing a supportive and inclusive learning environment for its students. The institution offers a range of support services, including academic support, personal counseling, and disability support, to ensure that every student has the resources they need to succeed.
• Wrexham Glyndwr University has a diverse student body from over 70 countries, with international students making up around 10% of the total student population. The university actively promotes internationalization and provides various support services to help international students settle in and thrive during their studies. The university also offers exchange programs and study abroad opportunities that allow students to experience different cultures and gain a global perspective.
• The campus of Wrexham Glyndwr University is modern and well-equipped, with state-of-the-art facilities that are designed to support learning and research. The university has several campuses in Wrexham and Northop, all of which are easily accessible by public transport.
• At Wrexham Glyndwr University, students are empowered to succeed, both academically and personally. The institution’s focus on practical, hands-on learning, combined with its commitment to research and innovation, ensures that graduates are well-prepared for the challenges of the workplace. With a strong support network and a diverse community of learners, Wrexham Glyndwr University is an excellent choice for students who are looking for an exceptional academic experience in a supportive and inclusive environment.
• In conclusion, Wrexham Glyndwr University is a dynamic and forward-thinking institution that is dedicated to empowering students for success. With its focus on practical, hands-on learning, cutting-edge research, and supportive environment, the university is an excellent choice for students who are looking for a quality education that will prepare them for the challenges of the future.

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