Business & Human Resource Management

Why choose this course?
Our degree in Business & Human Resource Management (HRM) will give you the skills you need to successfully manage organisations and their people in today’s fast-paced, and often challenging business environments and to play a part in influencing strategic business decisions.

You will:
Learn current human resource management trends, challenges, and the impact of technology (artificial intelligence) on HR processes and policies.
Learn how to apply cutting-edge, contemporary research and theory to your studies.
Develop core HR/business skills that are transferrable across the wider business sector.
Build a foundation for a career in business, with specialist knowledge and skills in HR to make sure ‘employees come first’.
Also achieve a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management from the Chartered Management Institute worth over £1,300 at no extra cost, for students based at Wrexham.
Gain knowledge of the latest technological changes in HR processes and policies.

Key Course Features:
Prepares students to start or progress further in their career as HR professionals.
Is CIPD Accredited and students will receive an Associate level membership after completion of the degree
Is aligned to the CIPD professional map’s knowledge and behaviour, to support the student’s continuous professional development through the course modules.
Provides various opportunities for students to gain knowledge on the current HR trends through guest speakers, case studies and seminars.
Makes sure students get regular updates on HR job opportunities available locally and provides support from Employability and Careers service

What you will study
YEAR 1 (LEVEL 4)
MODULES
• Introduction to Management & Business
• Introduction to Business Finance & Accounting
• Understanding Human Resource Management
• Marketing Essentials
• Business Communication Skills
• Business Analytics

YEAR 2 (LEVEL 5)
MODULES
• Managing Corporate Risk and Crime
• Digital Business Strategy
• Agile Leadership
• Professional Behaviours & Valuing People
• Organisational Performance & Culture in Practice
• Organisational Development
• Optional Industrial Placement

YEAR 3 (LEVEL 6)
MODULES
• Strategic Management
• Employment Law
• Managing People in an International Context
• Talent Management in Organisations
• Dissertation

The information listed in this section is an overview of the academic content of the programme that will take the form of either core or option modules. Modules are designated as core or option in accordance with professional body requirements and internal academic framework review, so may be subject to change.

Teaching & Assessment
Students are assessed in a variety of ways over the course of their undergraduate studies. The balance between the different forms of assessment is determined by the different aims and learning outcomes of the core and option modules. Assessment methods include academic essays, presentations, reports, simulation exercises and examinations.

Independent learning is an important aspect of all modules, as it enables students to develop both their subject-specific and key skills. Independent learning is promoted through the feedback given to students, which takes several forms including small group and one-to-one discussions.

TEACHING AND LEARNING

In accordance with sound educational research and current best practice, the BA Business and HRM programme will be delivered through a broad range of learning and teaching strategies. The delivery of the programme and its assessment will reflect the spirit of Wrexham University’s Learning, Teaching and Assessment Strategy and Active Learning Framework, with particular emphasis on:

The development of autonomous learners.
Support flexible learning by providing synchronous and Asynchronous learning
Provision of learning opportunities that are personally and professionally relevant and quality assured.
The maintenance of a supportive learning environment.
The promotion of the scholarship of teaching.
Wrexham University is committed to supporting our students to maximise their academic potential.

We offer workshops and support sessions in areas such as academic writing, effective note-making and preparing for assignments. Students can book appointments with academic skills tutors dedicated to helping deal with the practicalities of university work. Our student support section has more information on the help available.

In terms of particular needs, the University’s Inclusion Services can provide appropriate guidance and support should any students require reasonable adjustments to be made because of a recognised prevailing disability, medical condition, or specific learning difference.