Bournemouth University - BA (Hons) Business & Management (HRM) (with Foundation Year option)

Bournemouth University

BA (Hons) Business & Management (HRM) (with Foundation Year option)

Explore the main issues and themes in employment relations, learning and development, and people resourcing, as well as how these relate to the larger HRM function, on this Human Resource Management pathway. Learn about human resource management as well as other key areas of business and management, providing a solid foundation for a variety of careers.
Studying abroad at one of our international partner institutions
Study a broad subject that will serve as a springboard to employment in any industry, anywhere in the world.
Complete a 30-week optional placement, which will provide you with invaluable opportunities to gain industry experience and build a professional network.
Study at a university that has over 35 years of experience teaching in this field, excellent industry connections, and an international reputation.

Course accreditations

The accrediting bodies on our BA (Hons) Business & Management (HRM) course are renowned industry-wide for promoting excellence and the highest standards, all of which is reflected in the BU Business School experience: 

  • Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) accreditation is a hallmark of excellence that has been awarded to fewer than 5% of business schools worldwide 
  • Chartered Management Institute (CMI) accreditation gives you complimentary CMI student membership, access to resources and services and when you graduate, you’ll receive a CMI leadership and management qualification in addition to your Bachelor's degree.  

Entry Requirements

  • GCSE English Language or English Literature and Mathematics grade 4 (or grade C in the old grading system). We also accept iGCSEs, Key Skills and Functional Skills and other qualifications at Level 2 of the National Qualifications Framework.
  • 104–120 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of two A-levels.
  • 102–108 UCAS tariff points with any combination of Distinction, Merit, Pass grades.
  • IELTS (Academic) 6.0 with minimum 5.5 in each component, or equivalent.

Career Prospects

Our business graduates hold a variety of positions in a variety of industries. This course is intended to prepare you for employment in any organization, large or small, and in any industry.

Our alumni hold positions such as:

  • Account Executive
  • Consultant
  • HR Co-ordinator
  • Project Coordinator
  • Recruitment assistant
  • Training Administrator. 

Course Details

On this course you will be taught by a range of staff with relevant expertise and knowledge appropriate to the content of the unit. This will include senior academic staff, qualified professional practitioners and research students. You will also benefit from regular guest lectures from industry.

Foundation Year

Core units:
Fundamentals of Business & Management
Academic & Professional Practice
Fusion Business Project

Year 1

Core units:
Developing Management Competencies
Global Business Environment
Introduction to Accounting
Organisational Behaviour & Responsible Management
Business Simulation
Fundamentals of Marketing

Year 2

Core units:
Recruiting, Selecting & Retaining Talent
Strategic Management
Option units (choose one):
Global Operations Management
Project Management
Consumer Behaviour & Contemporary Issues
Branding & Integrated Communications
Supply Chain Management
Globally Responsible Business Practice
Digital Marketing Fundamentals

Final Year

Core units:
Research in Business & Management
Organisational Leadership
Core units (choose one):
Research Project
Reflective Practitioner Project
Organisational Leadership
Core units (choose one):
Research Project
Reflective Practitioner Project
Hacking for Sustainability Project
Option units (choose two):
Contemporary Issues in HRM
SHRM in Context
International Management

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