COURSE CURRICULUM

The BA (Hons) Business and Management (Human Resource Management) course combines a broad understanding of business with specialist knowledge in human resources, preparing students for careers in managing people across private, public, and charitable sectors. In the first year, modules such as The Business Environment, Organisational Behaviour and Management, Economics and Globalisation, Managing Data, and Design Thinking for Enterprise provide a strong foundation in core business principles, while Professional Practice develops practical and professional skills. In the second year, students deepen their expertise through modules including Human Resource Management, Creativity for Business, Innovation Management, The Marketing Business, Financial Accounting, Operations and Project Management, International Business, and Entrepreneurship. Additional options such as Destination Management, Festival and Events Management, Law for Business Enterprise, and Fashion Marketing and Management allow students to explore sector-specific practices, while the Professional Placement Year provides hands-on industry experience. In the final year, advanced modules such as Strategic Human Resource Management, Business and Management Project, Economics Project, International Marketing, Management Accounting, Enterprise: Creating Your Business, Organisational Strategy, and Managing Sustainability enable students to consolidate knowledge and demonstrate professional competence. Optional modules like Leadership and Management, Cross-Cultural Management, and Creating and Hosting Festivals and Events develop practical skills and industry insight. Overall, the course equips graduates with analytical, strategic, and people-focused skills, enabling them to thrive in HR roles and broader business management positions.