BA (Hons) - Business Management with Human Resource Management (with sandwich placement) (Waiting list only)
It’s imperative for businesses to effectively recruit, retain and motivate their employees to succeed in a competitive, global economy.
So, we’ve designed you a course - in consultation with industry and professional bodies – so you can gain all the core academic and practical skills you’ll need to specialise in the human dimension of business and management.

Course Overview
This course builds on our core management degree. You’ll cover HR management theory and practice before focusing in on specifics, from employee development and performance to managing a global workforce. You’ll explore wider processes and business strategy so you gain the cross-departmental understanding a strong HR manager needs, while our learn and do ethos will ensure you’re thoroughly prepared for the challenges and opportunities of big business.
On this course you will...
- Develop a firm understanding of the disciplines of Human Resource Management.
- Study HR systems and their impact upon organisations and people in the context of current business landscapes.
- Nurture the skills needed to bring change to organisations.
- Explore how to meet the diverse needs of employees.
- Learn how to communicate effectively.
Location
Lancaster Campus
Lancaster is the Red Rose heartland, a student haven full of history and culture. With iconic stone architecture, parkland, and a caring community, this is the place to get involved. The campus houses top-quality facilities tailored to the needs of life-savers, world changers, and future leaders.
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