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 (FOUNDATION YEAR)
MODULES

Fundamentals of HRM: In the 21st century HRM is at the heart of every organisation’s activity people management development and process regardless of whether the business operates in the private public or third sector. Central to all HRM operations is the employee. This module will introduce students to the ever evolving world of HRM and explore the tools and techniques HR Managers use to achieve their HR objectives.
The Skills You Need: This module aims to ensure that students develop key academic personal and professional skills required for successful study at higher education level. The module focusses on developing the necessary practical intellectual and communication skills which ensure a successful transition to Level 4 and progression through Honours degree programmes and prepare students for subsequent employment and or further study.
Fundamentals of Business: The module explores the question ‘What is a business?’ through exploration of the internal and external departments markets and stakeholders. In so doing the module aims to provide opportunities for the student to acquire a basic but broad understanding of the nature of the modern business environment. Students will be expected to demonstrate a practical knowledge of how business ideas and concepts translate into real business decisions and will develop learning on some of the key organisations that are currently in operation.
Introduction to Marketing: In the 21st century marketing is at the heart of every organisation’s activity regardless of whether the business operates in the private public or third sector. Central to all marketing operations is the customer. This module will introduce students to the exciting world of marketing and explore the tools and techniques marketers use to achieve their marketing objectives.
Contextual Studies: The module aims to introduce the students to a broad variety of contemporary issues to stimulate discussion debate and engagement. It will enable the students to engage with a variety of topic areas with follow-on research activity and reflective practice amongst subject groups.
Fundamentals of Finance: The aim of this module is to introduce students to basic concepts in finance and to equip them for further studies in more advanced topics in accounting and finance.
YEAR 2 (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 thenmost appropriate operational financial decisions and analyse the effects of those decisions on a firm’s performance and financial position.
Business Communication Skills: The module aim is to recognize the importance of effective integrated internal and external communications in building sustainable relationships and delivering customer value.bStudents will also learn how to communicate effectively in a business and academic settings understanding the fundamentals of presentation skills written communication and professional communication.
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 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 3 (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 organisation.
Entrepreneurship & Innovation: This module aims to provide students with the opportunity to discover how ideas are developed how entrepreneurship operates and an understanding of Innovation and entrepreneurship theories within a business context. It will enable students to enhance their employment prospects in the workplace by providing them with an understanding of the sought-after traits of entrepreneurship and innovation and how to express them.
International Business and Trade: This module aims to develop a critical and practical understanding of the concepts and principles of international business and trade and the ability to apply these concepts to the contemporary international business world. The module explains the main concepts principles and functions of international business and globalisation and applies the challenges of international business culture to realistic commercial situations. This includes a practical understanding of the global financial system and an evaluation of theories of international trade in terms of its commercial consequences. International business strategy will also be assessed and applied in terms of its commercial consequences.
Professional Behaviours and 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.
Optional Industry 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 4 (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.
Strategic Marketing: This module aims to build on the marketing foundations studied previously and provides a staged approach to the nature of strategic marketing which contribute to the achievement of a competitive advantage. It will introduce the broader aspects of strategic marketing that reflect contemporary developments in advocacy and ethics.
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.
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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