University of Chester - Business Management (Human Resource Management) BA Hons

University of Chester

Business Management (Human Resource Management) BA Hons

Our specialist teaching team is being respected expert in the field of HRM and business. Our HRM modules are aligned to the CIPD professional standards and students can achieve Associate Member Status –a mark of professionalism that is recognized worldwide and a big plus for your CV and your future career! What’s more, it means that you have already started your journey to becoming professionally qualified and will be able to start your professional qualifications at a higher level once you graduate. Students will also have the opportunity to access:

  • CIPD speakers and careers advice
  • CIPD events all over the UK
  • CIPD resources to help your studies
  • Access an established network in the profession.

Our connected Business School has excellent links to global employers and is both state-of-the-art and welcoming. This is a special and unique place that will enable you to flourish and grow from an undergraduate student to a confident business professional.

Why study this course with us?

Your transformation from a new student to a future business professional will begin from day one. 

In your first year, you will gain an understanding of the global business environment and develop fundamental management skills in marketing, people and organizations, finance, and entrepreneurship.  

In year two, you will translate this business knowledge into making key decisions and consider the different ways businesses operate around the world. The HRM focus will be on the role of employee performance, leadership, and change management. You will also get the chance to go out into a real company or organization and put these skills into practice.   

You will have the chance to undertake an optional year-long placement which brings your course to life and will enhance your graduate employment prospects. How does a work placement at Bentley Motors sound? That’s what Kyle, another of our exceptional students experienced during his time with us. This is just one of many great placement opportunities this course provides. You may even have a year studying business and management abroad in Europe, North America, Asia, or Australasia. 

Your final year is more tailored towards giving you the competitive edge you need to enter the area of business and HRM you want. You will carry out an original supervised research project into a subject you select and complete a module designed to maximize individual professional success. Most of what you study will be anchored to today’s business world – the top companies, the leading brands, and current thinking in HRM


Entry Requirements

Typical Entry: 72 UCAS points

GCE A Level: 72 UCAS points overall including a D at A-level

BTEC

  • BTEC Extended Diploma: MMP
  • BTEC Diploma: MM

Irish/Scottish Highers

  • Iri

    sh Highers - H4, H4, H4, H4

  • Scottish

     

    Highers - CCCC

International Baccalaureate: 

24 points

Access requirements: Access Diploma - Pass overall

IELTS Academic:

 

Undergraduate: 6.0 (minimum 5.5 in each band)

Career Prospects

A Business Management (Human Resource Management) degree opens a multitude of career doors, from public sector, private and commercial through to tertiary and charity work. The University has an award-winning Careers and Employability service to help students plan their future, make the most of their time at University and enhance their employability. We provide access to part-time jobs, extra-curricular employability-enhancing workshops and offer practical one-to-one help with career planning. We also deliver group sessions on career planning within each course and provide extensive information covering graduate jobs and postgraduate study. Students and graduates of the University of Chester can use our services free of charge for up to two years after graduating.

Career opportunities after completing Business Management (Human Resource Management) BA Hons:

  • Human resources strategist.
  • Human resources consultant.
  • Health, safety and environment (HSE) adviser.
  • Training manager.
  • Executive recruiter.
  • HR manager.
  • Global HR manager.
  • HR analyst.

Course Details

This course focuses on understanding fundamental concepts and topics such as people, money, politics, economics, entrepreneurship and personal growth. It will also focus on decision making, human resources, international operations, research skills and specialisation. The modules given above are the latest example of the curriculum available on this course. Programme structures and individual modules are subject to change due to curriculum enhancement, staff changes, student numbers, improvements in technology, changes to placements or regulatory or external body requirements.

Year 1

Core Modules:
Developing Professional Practice.
Essentials of Entrepreneurship.
Finance for Managers.
Global Business Environment.
Managing People and Organisations.
Marketing Principles.

Year 2

Core Modules:
Human Resource Management.
International Business Operations.
Operational Decision Making.
Research in Context.
Optional Modules:
Business Placement Year.
Employability Skills Analysis Development and Planning.
Enhancing your Employability through Work Based Learning.
Entrepreneurial Thought and Action.
Experiential Overseas Learning.
Financial Decision Making.
Marketing Management.
Year abroad study exchange.

Year three

Core Modules:
Leadership and Change Management.
Management Research Project.
People Performance and Analytics.
Retail Management.
Strategic Management.

*The information’s are correct at the time of publishing, however it may change if university makes any changes after we have published the information. While we try our best to provide correct information, It is advisable to call us or visit university website for up to date information.

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