BA (Hons) Business and Human Resource Management

Keele University

BA (Hons) Business and Human Resource Management

  • Country United Kingdom
  • Course Duration 36 month
  • Course Type Full Time
  • Courses Campus On Campus
  • Language Specification IELTS
  • Program Level Undergraduate
  • Education Required Grade 12 /Equivalent to 12th
  • Admission intake SEP
  • Minimum GPA 70
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Application Charges

Application Fee Tution Fee
Free GBP 18,900

Application Date

Application Start Date Application Closing Date
2023-03-03
2023-08-20

Program Description

The multidisciplinary nature of our Business Management and Human Resources BSc will enable you to build your confidence in handling different people management issues, enhance your professional skills, and increase your understanding of how businesses operate. You will analyse how effective people management expertise can help organisations gain competitive advantage through employing the most appropriate and qualified people, strategy and Human Resource Management (HRM) techniques.

DEVELOPING YOUR PEOPLE MANAGEMENT EXPERTISE

Our Business Management and Human Resources BSc is approved by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development and the curriculum is designed to enable you to acquire the professional competencies required for a successful and exciting future career as one of the business leaders of tomorrow, and to improve your understanding of contemporary developments in both subject areas.You will be introduced to management and learn to critically think about the world of work and a manager’s role in relation to it, as well as management practices. You will also explore global business environments so you can comprehend the different macro-environment factors that can affect organisations. We will provide you with the foundations of Human Resource Management (HRM), focusing on areas including the nature of employment relationships, regulations and current challenges and issues in HRM. These foundations will be further developed on specialist modules as you progress on the course. You will also investigate management in a changing society to broaden your understanding of managing people in the context of social change.Optional modules at this early stage of your course provide you with the opportunity to focus your studies on topics including accounting, business law, economics, international business and the opportunity to learn more about managing in organisations by working with other students to find a solution to a business problem set by a multinational corporation.As you progress on this course you will study the theory and practice of recruiting employees and the various internal and external factors that can affect this. You will examine employment relations looking at the roles of employers, trade unions and the state, to develop your understanding of these complex relationships. You will begin to look at the fundamental concepts of human behaviour within organisations as well as motivation, politics, leadership, and gender.We currently offer a module that helps to enhance your professional HRM knowledge and skills. The module aims to develop a critical understanding of a range of issues that are central to the human resource management profession and the competencies needed by human resource (HR) professionals. Another of our modules will allow you to examine other key areas of HRM looking at specific areas including resolving workplace disputes, managing dismissal, redundancy and retirement, flexible working and work-life balance, wellbeing and health and safety, and equality, diversity and inclusion.You will study modules which centre on employee development issues and give you the opportunity to analyse pay and labour markets, as well as general theories related to pay and pay determination processes. Explore the different theories and practices of entrepreneurship and starting a new business, and undertake a programme of independent study to gain a critical insight into contemporary HRM.You can continue to tailor your studies through a choice of optional business management modules. Current modules available to students include topics such as managing in multinational corporations, corporate governance and social responsibility, business strategy, operations and quality management, marketing, managing international projects and international supply chain management.

STRENGTHENING YOUR EMPLOYABILITY

WORK PLACEMENT YEAR*
In an increasingly competitive job market, employers are seeking to recruit employees who have high-level knowledge, skills and an understanding of the workplace. Choosing a work placement year between your second and third year is a fantastic way to gain industry experience. It can provide a valuable insight into what working in a specific area of business is like, and gives you the chance to familiarise yourself with the professional working environment and develop professional networks. A work placement also provides you with the opportunity to apply the theory you have learnt on your degree course.*Students who require a visa to study in the UK may be able to add in a work placement depending upon the programme. The ability to add a work placement is dependent upon the UK Immigration rules at the time of the request. It may be that for some programmes students will not have the option to request a placement period to be added to their programme before they arrive in the UK and would need to apply for a new visa. There is no guarantee that a placement will be provided and that students who have a visa are subject to a number of restrictions on the type of work, including placements they can undertake.
INTERNATIONAL YEAR
In between years two and three of your studies you can choose to spend a year or a semester studying abroad. This exciting opportunity enables you to understand your field from different cultural perspectives and to establish international networks.

It also shows you have the personal attributes to embrace new experiences which can enhance your employability. We offer exchange opportunities with a wide variety of partner institutions.
ENTREPRENEURSHIP YEAR
Showcase your innovative abilities and ideas to develop your business aspirations. If you have ever wanted to establish your own start-up or have been inspired by your studies this entrepreneurship year is an amazing opportunity to develop your own business idea. You will undertake your entrepreneurship year working within Keele’s Smart Innovation Hub.The Entrepreneurship pathway is available to UK and international students. Yet for international students, the availability of the Entrepreneurship pathway is subject due to the latest visa regulations.

STUDENT SUPPORT

We have a robust support system in place for our students. You will be allocated an academic mentor at the start of the programme who will review your progress, meet regularly with you, and is contactable by phone and email. Academics can also provide guidance about specific course modules.A Student Experience and Support team is based within our Faculty with a member of the team dedicated to Keele Business School. They are part of the University's student services department and work closely with teams across Keele so you can easily access the help you need.Extra assistance is provided by our School’s Disability Liaison Officer. They provide an additional layer of support for students with disabilities and can advise on matters relating to disability including dyslexia and specific learning difficulties.You will also have access to a mixture of advice and support services at Keele including;
  • Learning Support and Academic Guidance
  • Disability Services
  • English Language Unit
  • Student Advice at Keele (ASK)
  • Student Support Services
  • Occupational Health Department
Keele Students' Union also offers support through their sabbatical officers.

SOCIETIES

We have a wealth of student-led societies here at Keele which cover a diverse range of interests. Joining a society related to business is a great opportunity to continue to develop your skills away from your studies. This is another excellent way of demonstrating your genuine interest for the area and can be beneficial when it comes to applying for graduate roles. It is also a great way to make friends and share interests with fellow students.

Other Requirements

  • CISCE / CBSE / West Bengal Class XII: 60% - 90% required depending on course. Subjects Requirements : - Maths with 60% and English with 60% All other State Boards Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) / Standard Class XII: 65% - 95% required depending on course.Subjects Requirements : - Maths with 60% and English with 60% 2 years of study must have been completed.
  • For IELTS Waiver : CISCE/CBSE Class XII: 70% or above. All other State Boards Class XII (except Punjab or Mohali School Education Board): 75% or above in English, depending on course.Study should be taught in English. Otherwise IELTS is required.

Extra Notes


* NOTE : The Tuition Fee is subject to change Semester wise, as such for exact Tuition Fee kindly see the Website of the respective University.
* NOTE : Pathways : Students who want to pursue a Graduate Degree through a particular University but are unable to meet the university requirements for the GPA, GRE/GMAT or English Language scores, have to take up an additional academic and language support i.e. pathways in order to ensure the admit and study at the desired University.