BA (Hons) Business Management and Human Resource Management at University of Derby

This degree fosters specialist HR skills and knowledge alongside business acumen so that you are fully prepared for HR roles where you can add significant value to an organisation. It is closely aligned to standards set by the CIPD, the professional body for HR and people development.

Faculty: Derby Business School  |  Department: Business Management  |  Duration: Full-time: 3 years (4 years with optional placement year)  |  Study mode: full-time (placement year option)  |  Intake: September  |  Location: Derby, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core modules: Understanding People in Organisations, Operations, Supply Chain and IT, Business Economics, Finance and Business Performance, Developing an Enterprising Mindset, Principles of Marketing. Year 2 core modules: Sustainability and Responsible Management, Personal and Professional Development, Talent Management, Data Analytics for Business, Employee Engagement and Performance, Employee Development. Year 3 core modules: Global Business and Strategy, Developing Leadership and Management, The Business Consultancy Project, Employee Engagement and Wellbeing, Contemporary Issues in HR Management.

Career pathways

When combined with associate membership of the CIPD and the CMI Diploma, the BA (Hons) Business Management and HRM makes a powerful statement about your professional credibility and management potential. We pride ourselves on developing graduates who can work competently and ethically in global and cross-cultural environments.

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