Business Administration (MBA)

Entry requirements

We would normally expect a good first honours degree (2:2 or above) plus two years’ postgraduate experience.

Exceptionally, applicants without a first degree who can evidence extensive relevant experience of more than two years in a relevant professional role(s) may be considered. Such applicants may be subject to additional selection criteria at the university’s discretion.

For all successful applicants, emphasis will be placed on the need to work intensively and consistently throughout the course with a commitment to high attendance and the meeting of all deadlines.

Months of entry

September

Course content

The MBA suite consists of three routes outlined below, all of which encompass three core topics, which provide the foundation for a successful business, namely strategy, finance and leadership.

MBA route - There is a mix of traditional ‘hard core’ academic business master’s modules consisting of strategy, finance, marketing and HRM, which continue to be the foundation for this type of programme.

MBA (Marketing) route - The inclusion of the Marketing route is particularly distinctive and is readily embedded within the programme. The overarching teaching and learning strategy encompasses current business and marketing issues together with issues arising within the students’ workplaces if, and where, appropriate.

MBA (HRM) route - Similarly, the HRM route is of increasing relevance where people are the foundation of a vibrant world economy, and requires a mindset that is supported by an understanding of HRM practices where transferable business knowledge and key management skills are important.

An MBA qualification continues to be the flagship qualification for post-graduate business students seeking to increase subject knowledge, build a portfolio of management skills and enhance future career prospects in a competitive and increasingly global arena.

In addition there are optional routes which provide opportunities to select from and include transnational business practice to reflect global growth and development and environmental concerns which has increasing prominence in corporate reporting and business procedures.

• Focus on career development skills and knowledge in a supportive environment.
• Access to a network of aspiring business managers drawn from various sectors and organizations.
• Opportunity to attend Wrexham University on-campus business-related events.
• The research element of the programme enables students to identify, investigate, analyse and propose sound solutions in relation to a business problem.
• Teaching is interactive and, where possible, based on contemporary business issues throughout the programme.

What you will study

The programme is made up of a mixture of core and optional modules:

• Implementing Strategies (Core)
• Integrated Communications (Core)
• HRM in Context (Core)
• Financial Insights & Business Intelligence (Core)
• Creative Change and Innovation (Core)
• Emphasising the Environment (Core)
• Research Methods and Dissertation (Core)
• Evaluating Risk and Decisions (Optional)
• Strategic Marketing (Optional)
• Customer Continuity and Growth (Optional)
• Resourcing and Talent Management (Optional)
• Reward Management (Optional)
• Contemporary Leadership Themes (Optional)

Study can be completed in 1 year full time, or 2 years on a part time basis.

Information for international students

In addition to the academic entry requirements, all applicants whose first language is not English/Welsh require a UKVI Approved Secure English Language Test (SELT) achieving an overall score of 6.5, with no component below 6.0.

Fees and funding

You do not have to pay your tuition fees upfront.

The fees you pay and the support available will depend on a number of different factors. Full information can be found on our fees & funding page.