Master of Business Administration

Full-time Programme developed and awarded by Wrexham Glyndwr University

Picture7About University

Wrexham Glyndwr University is a vibrant, friendly and inclusive learning community focused on inspiring each student and placing them at the heart of everything we do. Our courses have an applied focus and offer a rich, hands-on and supportive learning experience designed to further ambition and encourage students’ passion to succeed.

Wrexham Glyndwr University is home to more than 6500 students and offers over 150 courses in its undergraduate and postgraduate portfolio. These are split across four academic schools, the School of Creative Arts, the School of Social and Life Sciences, the School of Applied Science, Computing and Engineering and the North Wales Business School.

Facts

  • Wrexham Glyndwr University has 3 campuses: Wrexham (Main Campus), Northop and St Asaph.
  • Research at Wrexham Glyndwr University has been described as ‘world-leading’ (REF 2014).
  • Obtained 93% graduate employability (Destination of Leavers from Higher Education survey, 2015/16 graduates).

Where is Wrexham Glyndwr University

  • Wrexham Glyndwr University’s main campus is located in Wrexham, Wales, United Kingdom.
  • The driving distance between London and Wrexham is 307.5km, which is about 3 hours 30 min driving time.

About the Programme

The programme is designed to develop master’s level knowledge and skills in business and management subjects to enhance utility and employability. The learning process is based on ‘theory into practice’ which is developed by a variety of methods including case studies and business simulations. The MBA general programme aims to prepare individuals for employment, either related to their first-degree discipline or in a management role or may be linked to professional institute qualifications.

Graduates will develop a sound understanding of business/organisational contexts and thus should be able to make an early and significant contribution to their employer


PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

  • The programme includes 6 modules and 1 dissertation to be conducted over 3 semesters in 12 months
  • 1 semester = 4 months

DURATION

12 Months

MODULES

  • Implementing Strategies
  • Integrated Communications
  • HRM in Context
  • Financial Insights, Business Intelligence
  • Creative Change and Innovation
  • Emphasising the Environment
  • Dissertation

TEACHING, LEARNING AND ASSESSMENT

  • The programme is conducted on a face-to-face basis.
  • Teaching ratio 1:66 for lecture and tutorial class
  • Assessment is continuous throughout each term and may include essays, presentations, coursework, report, and case study.


PROMOTION AND GRADUATION

Upon passing all the modules, the student will be awarded Master of Business Administration Awarded by Wrexham Glyndwr University, UK

GRADING SCHEME

ACADEMIC REQUIREMENT

  • Minimum entry is a 2:2 class undergraduate degree.
  • Applicants, who do not meet the requirement of a 2.2 undergraduate degree will be assessed on an individual basis by interview. Relevant work experience will be taken into account when assessing applicants without an undergraduate degree.
  • Applicants must be at least 20 years old by 31 December in the year of enrolment.
  • All applications are subject to the university’s assessment of eligibility for entry into the programme.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT

  • IELTS Overall score of 6.5, with no less than 6.0 for each component, OR equivalent.