Business Management (Human Resources)

Managing an organisation's people effectively is one of most varied and stimulating challenges in business. That's exactly why Human Resources professionals are so highly rewarded and sought-after. If a career in HR appeals to you, this will give you the skills and knowledge you need to progress in this field.

Studying Business Management is about understanding organisations and how they are managed. It involves looking at how they respond to change – both internally and in the external environment in which they operate. It's a very broad subject – covering everything from finance to marketing. Within the overall business environment, this programme focuses on Human Resources Management.

This course clearly shows why any successful business takes people management very seriously. The programme examines important HR issues, such as recruitment and retention of staff, their training and development, negotiation and reward – as well as the law and how it affects employment issues.

Course Structure designed in 3 levels:

Level 1, level 2 and level 3

Where could a degree in Business take you?

As you might expect, there's a strong demand for Business Management graduates in all types of industrial, commercial and financial organisations. But Business Management skills are increasingly important in the public sector.

Many graduates choose to work for larger employers – mostly because they are the major recruiters, often offering more structured training, experience and promotion opportunities. However, there's an increase in the number of graduates entering employment in small- and medium-sized enterprises – and self-employment as an HR consultant can also provide opportunities and challenges too.