COURSE CURRICULUM

The Human Resource Management BSc (Hons) at Brunel University provides a structured and comprehensive program across three years, combining theoretical knowledge with practical skills. In the first year, students gain a foundation in business and management through modules such as international business environment, accounting and financial management, organisational behaviour, principles of marketing, management enquiry, and managing information with technology. These courses develop analytical, decision-making, and communication skills, providing an understanding of how organisations operate. In the second year, the focus shifts to critical aspects of human resource management, including employment relations, diversity management, managing change and creativity, and the international dimensions of HRM. Students also study research methods in business and management, preparing them for independent analysis and evidence-based decision-making. In the final year, students explore contemporary human resource management, organisational structure, strategic HRM, and the management of issues and controversies in organisations. Optional modules allow further specialization in areas such as business ethics, sustainability, innovation, knowledge management, gender in organisations, and strategic management. The degree equips students with practical and strategic understanding of HR functions, enabling them to design, implement, and evaluate policies and practices that enhance organisational performance. Graduates develop critical thinking, leadership, and analytical skills, preparing them for diverse careers in human resource management and related fields.