BSc (Hons) Human Resource Management
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2023-09-01 | - |
| 2024-09-01 | - |
| 2025-09-01 | - |
Program Overview
The Human Resource Management program at Canterbury Christ Church University equips students with the skills and knowledge for a successful career in HR. The program emphasizes real-world application, covering essential areas like recruitment, development, and performance management.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
Overview:
The Human Resource Management (HRM) program at Canterbury Christ Church University equips students with the skills and knowledge required for a successful career in human resources. The program emphasizes real-world application, preparing graduates for a variety of roles such as HR generalist, HR manager, HR advisor, and more. The curriculum covers all essential areas of people management, including recruitment & selection, learning & development, employee reward, and performance management.
Objectives:
The HRM program aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to:
- Understand the principles and practices of human resource management.
- Develop strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Effectively communicate and collaborate with individuals and teams.
- Apply HRM principles in real-world situations.
- Contribute to the success of an organization through effective human resource management.
- Develop critical thinking and research skills.
Program Description:
The HRM program is a three-year, full-time program. Students take a variety of core and optional modules, covering a broad range of topics related to human resource management. The program also provides opportunities for students to gain practical experience through work placements and real-life organizational projects.
Outline:
Program Content:
The HRM program covers all essential areas of human resource management, including:
- Employee recruitment & selection
- Employee learning & development
- Employee reward
- Performance management
- Employment law and ethics
- Employee relations
- Organizational development and change
- International human resource management
- HR analytics and technology
Structure:
The program consists of three years of study. In the first year, students take core modules covering the foundational principles of HRM. In the second and third years, students take a mix of core and optional modules, allowing them to specialize in areas of interest.
Course Schedule:
The program runs on a semester system. Each semester, students take a combination of core and optional modules. Each module typically involves one hour of lecture and one hour of seminar per week.
Module Descriptions:
- Introductory Accounting and Finance for Business: This module introduces students to the basics of accounting and finance, providing them with the financial literacy necessary to understand HR-related financial issues.
- Academic Skills for Business & Management: This module helps students develop the essential academic skills needed for success in their studies, including critical thinking, research, and writing.
- Economics: This module provides students with a foundation in economic principles, helping them understand the economic context of HRM decisions.
- People Management in Organizations: This module examines the various theoretical perspectives on people management, providing students with a framework for understanding and managing employee behavior.
- Employee Relations: This module explores the legal and ethical aspects of employee relations, covering topics such as employee rights, grievances, and collective bargaining.
- Rewarding Employees: This module examines different reward systems and their impact on employee behavior and motivation.
- Developing People: This module explores various employee development methods, including training, development, and career planning.
- Resourcing and Talent Management: This module covers the various aspects of employee recruitment and selection, including job analysis, job design, and talent management strategies.
- Managing Employee Performance: This module focuses on performance management systems, including goal setting, performance appraisal, and feedback.
- Organizational Change and Development: This module examines the different approaches to organizational change and development, enabling students to effectively manage change initiatives.
- International Human Resource Management: This module explores the challenges and opportunities of managing human resources in a global context.
- HR Analytics and Technology: This module introduces students to the use of data and technology in HR decision-making.
- Research Methods: This module equips students with the research skills necessary to conduct independent research projects.
- Dissertation: The dissertation is an independent research project that allows students to apply their learning to a specific HRM topic.
Assessment:
Students are assessed through a variety of methods, including:
- Reports
- Essays
- Presentations
- Computer-based projects
- Reflective logs
- Time-constrained assessments
- Case studies (individually and in groups) The emphasis is on coursework, although some core modules also include examinations.
Teaching:
The HRM program is taught by a team of experienced and qualified academics with extensive experience in both research and practice. The teaching team is actively involved in research and knowledge exchange, ensuring that students are exposed to the latest developments in the field. Teaching methods include:
- Lectures
- Seminars
- Workshops
- Individual meetings with academic personal tutors Students are encouraged to engage actively in their learning and to ask questions. The program also provides opportunities for students to develop their independent learning skills.
Careers:
The HRM program prepares students for a variety of careers in human resources, including:
- HR generalist
- HR manager
- Learning and development specialist
- HR business partner
- Recruitment consultant
- HR outsourcing consultant Graduates can also pursue further studies, such as a postgraduate Master's degree. The program also provides career support services, including career counseling and job search assistance.
Other:
- The HRM program is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), the professional body for HR professionals in the UK.
- The program has strong links with local, regional, and national organizations, providing students with opportunities for networking and work placements.
- The program is designed to be flexible, allowing students to study full-time or part-time.
- The program offers a variety of scholarships and bursaries to help students with the cost of their studies.
UK
Full-time: £9,250 Full-time - placement year: £1,850 Part-time: £4,625
Overseas
Home (UK) Fees:
The fees above are for the 2024/25 academic year but may be subject to change following any announcements by the UK Government (approved by Parliament) regarding maximum Undergraduate tuition fee caps for 2024/25. In addition, the University reserves the right to increase all full-time and part-time Undergraduate tuition fees mid-course, in line with any further inflationary increase in the Government tuition fee cap which is approved by Parliament. Students with an Overseas fee status will be eligible for an International student Scholarship fee discount of £1,500, which will be applied to all Full-time Undergraduate courses with a tuition fee of £15,500.
