Human Resource Management (Part-Time) - BA

Program Overview

The BA in Human Resource Management provides students with a solid foundation in organizational behavior, talent management, and strategic planning. Through a combination of theoretical and practical coursework, students develop the skills and knowledge necessary for a successful career in human resource management. The program is designed to enhance career opportunities and is accredited by the CIPD, a leading professional body in the field.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The BA in Human Resource Management provides students with a unique opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the professional behaviours that lead to organisational success. The program focuses on managing relationships, fostering talent, guiding strategic planning, and rewarding performance. It is designed for students who wish to refocus their existing career or gain an understanding of key emerging topics in the area of People Management. The program aims to enhance career opportunities by providing students with a range of theoretical, analytical, practical skills and knowledge.

Outline:

• Year 1:
• Organisational performance and culture in practice:
This module explores the relationship between organizational culture and performance, examining how culture impacts organizational effectiveness.
• Evidence based practice: This module focuses on the use of evidence-based practices in human resource management, equipping students with the skills to critically evaluate and apply research findings.
• Professional behaviours and valuing people: This module examines the importance of professional behavior in the workplace, emphasizing the value of diversity and inclusion.
• Employment Relationship Management: This module explores the dynamics of the employment relationship, covering topics such as employee engagement, motivation, and conflict resolution.
• Talent Management and Workforce Planning: This module focuses on the strategic management of talent, including recruitment, selection, training, and development.
• Reward for performance and contribution: This module examines different reward systems and their impact on employee motivation and performance.
• Specialist Employment Law: This module provides a comprehensive overview of employment law, covering topics such as discrimination, health and safety, and redundancy.
• Work-based project: This module allows students to apply their learning to a real-world project, developing their problem-solving and project management skills.

Teaching:

• The course modules are taught by a combination of full-time academic faculty researching in the field of Human Resources and Employee Relations, and experienced senior HR practitioners.
• This ensures that students graduate with a range of theoretical, analytical, practical skills and knowledge.
• Close partnership with the CIPD will allow students the opportunity to attend and participate in regional networking and learning events.

Careers:

• Graduates from this programme are awarded CIPD Associate level membership which is internationally recognised.
• This programme is of benefit to anyone interested in a career in Human Resource Management, People Management, Learning & Development or related areas.

Other:

• The closing date for this programme is the 31st August 2024, however places for this course are limited.
High demand programmes require early application.
• This programme also provides the opportunity for students to gain a CIPD accredited Associate Diploma in Strategic People Management in addition to the potential to gain CIPD Associate membership level.