BSc (Hons) Business and Human Resource Management
Course Features
Campus:
London
Duration:
3 Years or 4 Years with Foundation
Available Starts:
September, January, May
Tariff Points:
104 UCAS points
Institution Code:
L63
Information about course
- Overview
- Structure and content
- Teaching and assessment
- Entry requirements
- Employability
The ability to recruit, motivate and manage employees effectively is considered one of the keys to success in business. Furthermore, ensuring that employees develop professionally is essential for achieving competitive advantage, given that people are one of the key resources in any business.
This degree focuses on the key role of people in a successful business. You will learn to understand the importance of the people behind the business and how they help the business prosper.
Designed to give you a thorough grounding in core business skills and concepts, the degree provides you with an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the key aspects of Human Resource Management, including how to source, develop, reward, and utilise employees to deliver strategic effect for organisations of all sizes and types.
This degree is in the „business suite” of programmes at ARU London which all have a common first year:
- This allows you to gain a broad understanding of the key areas of business.
- We know it can be difficult to decide the exact direction you wish your studies to take. Our structure allows you to transfer to one of our „business suite” degree courses, should you wish to.
- You are not committed in your area of specialisation; you can do so after your first year at ARU London.
See below for the modules you will study:
Year 0 (Foundation Year)
Students undertake a single 120 module called Skills for Higher Education, divided into the following parts:
Semester 1:
- Research Skills 1
- Professional Communications
- Data Skills
- Personal Development and Professional Skills
Semester 2
- Research Skills 2
- Global Debates
- The Pitch Project
Year one
- Business Environment
- Academic and Professional Skills
- Economics for Business
- Business Finance
Year two
- Legal Aspects of Business
- Managing Human Resources
- Principles and Practice of Marketing
- Resourcing the Organisation
- Sustainability in Career Development
Year three
- Developing Human Resources
- Business Strategy
- Managing the Employment Relationship
- Undergraduate Major Project (Integrated Case Study)
We’ll assess your progress through a variety of methods from coursework, group assignments, activity-based assignments and exams. You can expect to part take in on-going problem-solving activities, projects and presentations. You’ll also be able to access support material through our ARU Virtual Learning Environment (VLE).
All assignments are designed with your career progression in mind and give you opportunities to develop and improve transferable skills employers look for.
ARU London’s standard offer is 104 UCAS tariff points from 3 A Levels, e.g. BCC.
Alternatively, ARU London asks for:
- Irish Leaving Certificate: BBCCC.
- Scottish Highers: BBCCC.
- BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma: DMM in a business-related subject.
- International Baccalaureate Diploma: 24 points.
Applicants studying for other qualifications should contact ARU London to discuss their circumstances.
We also welcome applications from mature individuals who can demonstrate appropriate, relevant work experience.
All applicants are required to have at least 5 GCSEs at C/4 or above including English and Maths. Students whose first language is not English and who have not previously studied in the UK are required to have IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.
Our published entry requirements are a guide only and our decision will be based on our assessment of your overall suitability for the course. We treat everyone as an individual which means we will look at your whole application including any relevant work experience and personal circumstances as well as your educational qualifications. Please contact admissions@lca.anglia.ac.uk for more information.
We encourage all students to consider their future when choosing what degree to study. We don’t expect everyone to know what they want to do after university, but it is important that the associated jobs interest you.
Associated Jobs:
- Human Resource Officer
- Office Manager
- Occupational Psychologist
- Training and Development Officer
- Careers Adviser
- Managment Consultant
- Recruitment Consultant
- Risk Manager