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Business & Human Resource Management at Wrexham University - UCAS

Wrexham University

Degree level: Undergraduate
Awarded by: Wrexham University (Prifysgol Wrecsam)

Business & Human Resource Management

Course options

2024 - 20252025 - 2026
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Course summary

Why choose this course? Our degree in Business & Human Resource Management (HRM) will give you the skills you need to successfully manage organisations and their people in today’s fast-paced, and often challenging business environments and to play a part in influencing strategic business decisions. You will:

  • Apply cutting-edge, contemporary research and theory to your studies.
  • Practice some of the core HR/business skills that are transferrable across the wider business sector.
  • Develop essential skills in negotiation, listening, persuasion, problem-solving and decision-making.
  • Build a foundation for a career in business, with specialist knowledge and skills in HR to make sure ‘employees come first’.
  • All our Wrexham-based graduating students will also achieve a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management from the Chartered Management Institute worth over £1,300 at no extra cost.
You can also study this course with a foundation year BA (Hons) Business and Human Resource Management (with foundation year) UCAS Code: HRMF Key course features:
  • Apply cutting-edge, contemporary research and theory to your studies.
  • Participate in lively and dynamic lecture discussions and debates on real-time HRM issues with your lecturers and fellow students.
  • Develop essential skills in negotiation, listening, persuasion, problem-solving and decision-making.
  • Take part in an optional industrial placement giving you highly sought after industry experience employers are looking for.
  • Become a highly effective HR professional who can operate successfully in a range of business environments and sectors.

Modules

What you will study 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 Digital Business Strategy Agile Leadership Professional Behaviours & Valuing People Organisational Performance & Culture in Practice Organisational Development Optional Industrial Placement YEAR 3 (LEVEL 6) MODULES Strategic Management Employment Law Managing People in an International Context Talent Management in Organisations Dissertation 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.

Assessment method

Teaching & Assessment Students are assessed in a variety of ways over the course of their undergraduate studies. The balance between the different forms of assessment is determined by the different aims and learning outcomes of the core and option modules. Assessment methods include academic essays, presentations, reports, simulation exercises and examinations. Independent learning is an important aspect of all modules, as it enables students to develop both their subject-specific and key skills. Independent learning is promoted through the feedback given to students, which takes several forms including small group and one-to-one discussions. TEACHING AND LEARNING In accordance with sound educational research and current best practice, the BA Business and HRM programme will be delivered through a broad range of learning and teaching strategies. The delivery of the programme and its assessment will reflect the spirit of Wrexham Glyndŵr University’s Learning, Teaching and Assessment Strategy and Active Learning Framework, with particular emphasis on:

  • The development of autonomous learners.
  • Support flexible learning by providing synchronous and Asynchronous learning
  • Provision of learning opportunities that are personally and professionally relevant and quality assured.
  • The maintenance of a supportive learning environment.
  • The promotion of the scholarship of teaching.
Wrexham Glyndŵr University is committed to supporting our students to maximise their academic potential. We offer workshops and support sessions in areas such as academic writing, effective note-making and preparing for assignments. Students can book appointments with academic skills tutors dedicated to helping deal with the practicalities of university work. Our student support section has more information on the help available. In terms of particular needs, the University’s Inclusion Services can provide appropriate guidance and support should any students require reasonable adjustments to be made because of a recognised prevailing disability, medical condition, or specific learning difference.

How to apply

31Jan

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
HRMB
Institution code:
G53
Campus name:
Wrexham
Campus code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

International applicants

If you require a Student Visa (formerly referred to as Tier 4 visa) to study in the UK, please apply through Centurus at https://centurusone.com/apply/1111.

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

Wrexham Glyndwr University takes into account a variety of qualifications and experience when considering applications to our programmes. If you are unsure if the qualifications you currently hold will be accepted for entry, or if you're not sure you'll achieve the required UCAS Tariff points, please contact us at [email protected] for further advice and guidance.

Student Outcomes

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60%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
75%
Go onto work and study

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £9000 Year 1
Northern Ireland £9000 Year 1
Scotland £9000 Year 1
Wales £9000 Year 1

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Business & Human Resource Management at Wrexham University - UCAS