Business (Applied)
Bachelor's degree
In Wrexham
Description
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Type
Bachelor's degree
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Location
Wrexham (Wales)
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Start date
Different dates available
Why choose this course? This innovative course will provide you with a competitive advantage in the future job market by merging the best of both worlds; real business experience with a tailored university degree.
On this course you will be able to study on a three-year degree programme while engaging in paid work with a local business partner.
This degree provides a broad range of modules which cover the key areas of modern business. In the first year you will take introductory modules in marketing, economics and big data, in addition to learning about the history and future of business.
As you move into years two and three, you will be taught advanced tools of business in an interactive way, looking at areas such as strategic thinking, leading and engaging people, digital marketing and employment law.
In the most recent National Student Survey, 88% of our business students felt they had significantly improved their level of personal development and confidence. We achieve this by working closely with all them to understand their abilities and areas for improvement in order to harness their individual potential.
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Subjects
- IT
- Marketing
- Economics
- Digital Marketing
- IT Law
- Law
- Employment Law
Course programme
- Combines study with a paid work internship throughout the three-year programme.
- Students will be presented with real life project briefs, case studies and scenarios which will be related to their employment.
- Students will enhance their skills and will be learning methods of best practice within the globalised, business world.
- The teaching will be underpinned and enhanced by our extensive network of guest lecturers, practitioners, and external experts who will bring real life experience into the classroom.
- Applied Business graduates are better prepared to begin careers in the fields of retail, sales, management, marketing and general business and will broaden your opportunities in the demanding business world.
- In the first semester of the 2015/16 academic year, more than 85% of North Wales Business School students achieved a 2:1 or above, which is higher than the national average.
- For more information about the work placement element view our frequently asked questions.
Our Applied Business degree provides a broad range of modules which cover the key areas of modern business.In the first year you will take introductory modules in marketing, economics and big data, in addition to learning about the history and future of business.
As you move into years two and three, we will teach you the advanced tools of business but we will do so in a fun and interactive way, looking at areas such as strategic thinking, leading and engaging people, digital marketing and employment law.
Year 1 (Level 4)
Modules
- Business: Past, Present and Future
- Business Communication Skills for Marketing
- Economics
- Marketing Essentials
- Data Analytics and Understanding ‘Big Data’
- Introduction to Management Accounting
Year 2 (Level 5)
Modules
Engaging and Leading People
Advertising and Branding
Managing Corporate Risk and Crime
Supply Chain Operations
Digital marketing
Sales theory and practice
Year 3 (Level 6)
Modules
Strategic Thinking
Strategic Marketing
Employment Law
Corporate Governance and Ethics
Dissertation / Work Placement
Each module should require around 36 hours of direct learning through a combination of lectures and tutorials. An estimated further commitment of 160 independent study hours will be required for each module, although this can vary from student to student.
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.
Business (Applied)