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BA (Hons) Business and Human Resource Management

University of Worcester, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

This course provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the principles and practices of business management, combined with an in-depth exploration of human resource management. Students will learn how to manage and lead people effectively, while also developing their knowledge of financial management, marketing, and operations management. The course is designed to provide students with a solid foundation for a career in business or human resources, and offers numerous opportunities for practical experience through internships, placements, and live projects.

Additional Information

Students on this course will have access to state-of-the-art facilities, including our dedicated business school and modern HR suite. They will also benefit from the expertise of our experienced teaching staff, many of whom have extensive experience in their respective fields. In addition, students will have the opportunity to participate in international field trips and study abroad programs, providing them with a global perspective on business and HR management.

Unlock Your Potential at the University of Worcester - Top Choice for Business and Management Studies

The University of Worcester is one of the top universities in the UK for business and management studies, with a proven track record of producing highly employable graduates. Our strong links with industry ensure that our courses are relevant and up-to-date, and our small class sizes ensure that students receive personalized attention and support. Plus, our beautiful campus is located in the heart of Worcestershire, providing easy access to major cities and transport links.

Why You Should Study This Course

Prepare to move into a career in business human resource management and development, recruitment & selection, or general management. Our Human Resources degree gives you access to regular coaching, as well as our network of specialist academic staff and business leaders. You'll also be able to become an associate member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) and Chartered Management Institute (CMI). You'll gain subject expertise in human resource (HR) management, alongside a grounding in contemporary business issues (such as change management, talent development, globalization, workforce diversity, the gig economy, and ethical leadership). You'll be able to demonstrate your business knowledge and management skills through active experiences, such as applied projects, placements, internships, and study abroad. This active experience will show that you are a capable, people-oriented, and commercially focused graduate with a broad range of skills that are valued by employers.

Employability

  • Benefit from integrated career coaching throughout your Human Resource Management degree, where we will support you with the preparation of your CV and interview technique

  • Develop the knowledge, skills, and capabilities needed to make an immediate impact in your chosen organization

  • Develop strategic insight into your chosen specialism so that you can deliver long-term value for your chosen organization

  • Gain professional body accreditation, exemptions, and recognition

  • Create a portfolio of direct experience through a one-year paid placement, internships, consultancy projects, and company visits

  • Developing your own business idea through the Enrich Business Support Programme.

  • Build your own professional network in business human resources

  • Learn a foreign language and experience international cultures through opportunities to work and study abroad.

General Eligibility

112 UCAS tariff points (for example, BBC at A-Level), plus GCSE English and Maths at Grade C / 4 or above

Part Time Work Details

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Year 1

Mandatory:

  • Unlocking Individual Potential

  • Customer Insight and Marketing

  • Financial Management

  • Generation Digital

Optional:

  • Data-Driven Decisions

2 Year 2

Mandatory:

  • Unlocking Organisational Potential

  • Creating a High-Performance Workforce

  • Developing Employee Talent

Optional:

  • Integrated Marketing Communications

  • Life-Style Marketing

  • Market Insight

  • Essential PR

  • PR & Campaigning

  • Value Chain Management

  • Fundamentals of Management Accounting

  • Fundamentals of Financial Accounting

  • Financial Markets and Investments

  • The Global Economy: Institutions, Trade, and FDI

  • Micro Economics

  • Macro Economics

  • Managing Successful Projects

  • Selling & Sales Management

  • Responsible Business

  • Digital Content Systems and Ecommerce

  • Social Commerce

  • Cultivating the Entrepreneurial Mind set

  • New Venture Formation

  • Consultancy and Research Methods

3 Year 3
  • Optional Placement Year or Year Abroad

4 Year 4

Mandatory:

  • International Business Strategy

  • Strategic Challenges for HRM

Optional:

  • Digital & Social Media Marketing

  • Brand Management

  • International Marketing

  • Customer Relationship Management

  • Spin Doctors, Lobbyists, and Other Influencers

  • Advertising and Digital Communications

  • Strategic Financial Management

  • International Banking and Finance

  • Taxation

  • Applied Economics

  • The Dark Side of Management

  • Rethinking Organisational Value

  • Intercultural Business Perspectives

  • Digital Business

  • The Next Big Thing

  • Business Intelligence and Analysis

  • Research Project

  • Consultancy Project

  • Business Innovation and Entrepreneurship

  • Intrapreneurship

Language Requirement

  • IELTS6.5
  • TOEFL93
  • PTE65
  • Duolingo89

IELTS level 7.0 with no element below 6.5

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