BA (Hons) Business Studies in Human Resource Management

Key Points

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Students studying for the award of BA (Hons) in Business Studies (HRM) will find opportunities to apply the knowledge and skills they have gained on the programme within a wide range of business sectors.

Students will gain a national and international view of human resource management in all fields of business, from the development of a performance management system to negotiations in the workplace.
Students will learn about the ever-changing business environment and how it is influenced by both national and international issues and challenges.
Students will gain valuable insight into the sophisticated nature of labour relations, and prepare them to work in an in-demand business sector.
A flexible learning approach gives students the option to choose their own study route, combining core modules in both HR and Business Studies.
You will receive lectures from experienced professionals from a wide range of industries.

Program structure

YEAR 1

Microeconomics
Quantitative analysis for companies
Effective learning and development
Business Administration
Financial accounting (linear)
Macroeconomic
Legal aspects of the business
Information technology skills

YEAR 2

Operations Manager
Accounting information for managers
Organisational behaviour
Marketing
Professional Development
Digital advertising
Enterprise and Innovation
Enterprise Information Systems
Human Resources Management

YEAR 3: COMPULSORY MODULES

Strategic management 1
Financial Management
Business plan (linear)
International business environment

YEAR 3: ELECTIVE MODULES

Reward and performance management
Contemporary labour relations
Human Resources Development
International Human Resources Management

Career oportunities

The prospects and opportunities for BA (Hons) Business (HRM) graduates are virtually endless. Growth in the business environment has created a demand for professionals in human resource management. Students studying for the BA (Hons) in Business (HRM) award will find opportunities to apply the knowledge and skills they have gained on the programme within a wide range of business sectors both nationally and internationally.

Admission requirements

Applicants will require a baccalaureate degree officially translated into English.
In the case of international candidates, the foreign equivalent is required. In addition, a degree officially translated into English will be required.
If English is not your first language, you must demonstrate that your level of English is of an appropriate standard, i.e. a minimum of 6.0 IELTS or equivalent.