Business Management and Human Resource Management, BSc (Hons), with industry placement

This degree equips you with essential skills, knowledge, and behaviours for managing people in organisations, aligning with the CIPD Profession Map at an Associate level. You will explore key concepts in human resource management, emphasising responsible, ethical, and sustainable practices, informed by cutting-edge research from our academics. The four-year programme includes a paid industry placement in your third year, providing real-world experience and career enhancement, with support from our award-winning placements team. Graduates pursue diverse roles in public, private, and not-for-profit sectors, such as management consultant, business analyst, human resources officer, or sales executive, with opportunities at companies like Barclays, IBM, and Opus Energy.The course covers topics in accounting, financial management, business administration, and a business project, including modules like Management Analysis, Business in Society, Commercial Law, Management Accounting, Critical Perspectives on Organisation and Management, and Making Successful Decisions. Assessment methods include written examinations and various coursework, such as essays, reports, portfolios, presentations, and projects.

On our Business Management and Human Resource Management course, you'll explore accounting, financial management and business administration, including a Business project. Some of the modules you may study include Management Analysis; Business in Society; Commercial Law; Management Accounting; Critical Perspectives on Organisation and Management; and Making Successful Decisions.