BA (Hons) Business Management (Human Resource Management)
The question of effective management of an organisation's people now receives much attention and has arguably become more important than ever. From the viewpoint of those involved in managing human resources, many organisations are facing challenges that are less predictable and more rapid than in the past. Success, and very often survival, requires that organisations find ways to attract, retain and reward good employees. Organisations today invest significantly in Human Resource Management (HRM) expertise in the belief that people are a very important asset to any organisation.
This degree is designed for those with an interest in people and the people aspects of businesses and organisations. Managers and employees alike can benefit greatly from a better understanding and knowledge of people at work. In addition to providing students with a firm grounding in business, this course provides the knowledge and skills that they need to compete successfully as a human resource specialist in today’s complex and changing world of business. Year 1Six mandatory subjects provide foundation knowledge in core business areas and disciplines Year 2Student knowledge in the key business disciplines is further developed and they are introduced to behavioural and legal aspects of work that will underpin subsequent studies. Year 3 At final year, students study Business Strategy alongside a range of specialist human resources topics including training and development, employee relations and employment law.
Structure and Content This programme combines the development of a strong base of broad business knowledge with parallel development of knowledge and expertise in specialist human resource management areas. The aim is to provide a balanced and flexible business education complemented by a specialised focus on the most salient aspects of the management of human resources. Having completed this course, students will have considerable insight into how and why people contribute to their organisations. They will also have the business knowledge and personal skills to establish them in business careers, particularly those with a HRM orientation. Transfer Students Students holding a relevant Certificate, Ordinary Degree or any other relevant qualification may qualify for entry to the second year or third year of the degree programme. Career Opportunities The world of business now offers many career opportunities to a graduate specialising in human resource management. The programme is primarily for students who wish to follow such a career, either in general human resource management, or in more specialised fields such as industrial relations or training and development. It is also ideal for those who may favour working for a trade union or in the field of equal opportunities. All large organisations have HR departments to manage their employee welfare and to administer functional areas such as recruitment, training and process improvement.
Students may also wish to use the degree as a preparation for a career in general management. Alternatively, the degree provides the basis for further academic HRM studies at post-graduate level.
Teaching and Assessment The BA (Hons) Business Management (Human Resource Management) is taught mainly through lectures and tutorials, with students taking responsibility for a significant amount of study outside scheduled class contact times. Assessed work will consist of traditional end-year examinations plus a significant element of continuous assessment based on coursework. Such coursework may involve research-based reports, case studies, essays, or practical assignments.
Programme Content Year 1
| Core - Business Organisation
- Business Maths & Research Techniques
- Communications & Personal Development
- Economics
- Information & Communications Technology
- Introduction to Marketing
| Year 2
| Core - Business Economics
- Business Law
- Business Information Systems
- Management
- Organisational Behaviour
| Year 3
| Core - Business Strategy
- Global Business Environment
- Employee Relations & the Law
- Training & Development
- Human Resource Management
| Learner protection for this programme is provided in accordance with Section 43 of the Qualifications (Education and Training ) Act 1999.
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