BA (Hons) Business Management (Human Resource Management) Top-Up

About this course

This online top-up degree is designed for students who already hold an HND in Business, or an equivalent Level 5 qualification, and want to complete an honours degree with a focus on human resource management.

You will explore how organisations manage people, develop talent and reward performance. The course also considers business transformation, entrepreneurship and innovation, corporate governance, law and ethics. An independent study gives you the opportunity to investigate a business or HR-related area in greater depth.

Learning includes practical business decision-making through research, data analysis and a virtual business context. This can involve considering areas such as marketing, sales, finance, people management, product development, operations and supply chain management.

What you will study

Core areas include:

• Business Transformation • Entrepreneurship and Innovation • Corporate Governance, Law & Ethics • Independent Study • Future Leaders & Talent Management • Reward & Performance

You will study human resource management, high-performance teams, talent management and approaches to rewarding performance. The course also covers HR functions, operations and technologies, alongside research and data analysis. Business simulation activities may draw on marketing, sales, finance, people management, product development, operations and supply chain management.

Modules

Assessment

Assessment may include individual reports, case study analyses, group presentations and independent assignments. You may also be assessed through podcasts, videos, infographics, consultancy reports, campaigns, posters, interviews and debate sessions.

Entry requirements

Applicants need an HND in Business or an equivalent qualification. Prior learning must be consistent with Level 5 study in business functional areas, including finance, marketing, operations management and human resource management.

English language requirements

IELTS 6.0 overall, with no element below 5.5; TOEFL iBT 80; or an equivalent qualification.

Previous study taught in English may also be accepted, for example through a letter confirming English as the medium of instruction.

Careers

The course may support progression into HR and people-focused roles such as Human Resources Manager, Human Resources Consultant, Recruitment Consultant, Training and Development Officer, Careers Adviser or Office Manager. It may also be relevant to wider roles in the business sector.