Business and Human Resource Management

Study the key aspects of business and specialise in human resource management
Our BA (Hons) Business and Human Resource Management programme develops your knowledge of the crucial factors within the business sector and the skills you will need to recruit, manage, and develop the most talented staff to compete in an ever-changing business environment.

Gain the knowledge and skills employers need
Many of the jobs you will hold in the future don’t exist yet and this degree will teach you management fundamentals to deal with today’s complex and changing business landscape.

The course will also develop your people management focus should you decide to progress your career in HRM and extend your studies further to gain full Chartered Institute of Personnel Development (CIPD) accreditation.

Explore a range of topics such as:
Human resource management (HRM)
Leadership
Management
Strategic management
Market research
Psychology
Finance
Operations management

Work on live projects
You will have opportunities to work on live business projects with real-world clients, as you apply your knowledge to produce creative solutions and develop your confidence, business knowledge, critical thinking, and HR knowledge to prepare you for your future career.

Dedicated work placement options
Our varied work placement opportunities help develop your confidence, experience, and your ability to stand out from the crowd in a competitive job market.

These placements will improve your employability further and act as a fantastic way to put theory into practice.

Supportive and interactive classes
Our interactive seminars mean you are seen as an individual, not just another face in the crowd, as our lecturers get to know you and how best to support your academic and personal development.

This approach provides you with opportunities to develop and express your opinions relating to today’s business issues and inspire curiosity into the business world.

Chartered Management Institute (CMI) accredited
Our Business Management degrees are accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI), a professional management body who are the only organisation that can award Chartered Manager status – the ultimate management accolade.

This means your degree matches what employers are currently looking for in aspiring managers.

You could also be eligible for the additional Level 5 Diploma in Management at no extra cost or assignment work. With a good degree accredited by CMI, plus this professional management qualification, your chances of securing employability increase, and you can accelerate your entry into management.

Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) accredited
This course is CIPD accredited, meaning that your degree will be accredited by the most recognised HR professional organisation, and particularly useful if you decide to pursue a career in people management.

During your studies, you will be eligible for CIPD student membership and a range of HR specific resources.

On graduation, you will also be eligible for Associate CIPD membership to kick-start your career as an HR specialist.

On this course you will:
- Complete projects with real clients.

- Explore various business, management leadership topics and the strategies, challenges, and solutions businesses face.

- Have the option to complete a 1-year or short placement (20 weeks).

- Develop valuable soft skills like confidence, teamwork, problem solving, critical thinking, communication, time management and resilience.

- Have the opportunity to take part in events and activities including trips, events, and business guest speakers.