COURSE CURRICULUM

The Human Resource Management (HRM) degree course offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to equip you with essential skills and knowledge to excel in the HR profession. This course covers a wide range of topics, ensuring a strong foundation in both business and HR principles. In the first year, you will study core business management modules such as economics, marketing, statistics, and business accounting. Alongside these, you will receive an introduction to people management, helping you understand the role HR plays within the larger context of an organization.The degree offers a blend of theoretical knowledge and practical experience. In addition to foundational modules, such as People and Organisations, which examines the psychological and sociological aspects of human behavior, you'll be introduced to key HR functions like recruitment, employee relations, and professional development. The course includes a work placement module, HRM Work-Based Reflective Practice, where you will work in an actual HR role, allowing you to apply your learning in a real-world setting.In the second year, you will explore more advanced HR topics, including managing the HR function, resourcing and talent management, reward management, and employment law. The course also offers several optional modules, such as International HRM and HRM work-based reflective practice, to allow for specialization in areas of interest. These modules further develop your ability to coordinate HR functions and ensure legal compliance, a critical aspect of HR practice in any organization.In the final year, you will focus on strategic HRM, leadership in organizations, and business ethics. You will also work on an applied HR project, giving you the opportunity to tackle an organizational issue and propose solutions. This final year builds upon previous modules, enhancing your ability to handle complex HR challenges in a global work environment.With a focus on employability, the course incorporates several modules designed to enhance your professional development, including Graduate Employability Competencies, Mental Wealth, and core HR modules. You'll gain the necessary skills and qualifications to pursue a successful career in HRM.