The BA (Hons) Business Management (Human Resource Management) with Foundation Year is designed for students who want to build a successful career in human resources, people management, and organisational leadership while benefiting from additional academic support before starting full degree-level study.

The integrated Foundation Year provides the ideal pathway for students who may not currently meet the standard university entry requirements or who are returning to education after a break. You’ll develop essential study skills, academic confidence, and business knowledge to prepare for success throughout your degree journey.

Develop Modern HR & People Management Skills

People are at the heart of every successful organisation, and effective human resource management plays a key role in building productive, motivated, and high-performing teams.

This course introduces you to the principles of modern HR management while focusing on people development, leadership, workplace culture, and organisational success. Rather than viewing employees simply as business resources, the programme promotes a people-focused and ethical approach to managing teams and workplace performance.

What You’ll Study

Throughout the programme, you’ll explore a wide range of business and HR-related topics, including:

• Human Resource Management
• Leadership & People Management
• Organisational Behaviour
• Talent Acquisition & Development
• Employee Performance & Reward
• High-Performance Team Development
• People Analytics
• Business Operations & Strategy
• Workplace Culture & Communication
  
  

The course combines business management knowledge with practical HR skills that are highly valued across industries and organisations.

Industry-Relevant Learning

This programme has been developed with input from leading organisations and researchers to ensure your learning reflects the latest developments in human resources, leadership, and workplace management.

You’ll gain knowledge of current industry practices while developing transferable skills that help prepare you for modern workplace challenges and opportunities.

Professional Qualifications Included

Upon successful completion of the course, you will receive:

• BA (Hons) Business Management (Human Resource Management)
• CMI Level 5 Diploma in Management & Leadership
• Foundation Chartered Manager Status (fCMgr)
• ILM Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management
• IOEE Professional Diploma in Enterprise & Entrepreneurship
  
  

These additional professional qualifications help strengthen your employability and support future career progression within business and HR-related roles.

Career Opportunities

Graduates from this programme may pursue careers in areas such as:

• Human Resource Management
• Recruitment & Talent Acquisition
• Employee Relations
• Learning & Development
• Business & Operations Management
• Organisational Development
• Workplace Culture & Engagement
• Leadership & Team Management
  
  

Why Choose This Course?

• Foundation Year included for additional academic support
• Learn practical HR and business management skills
• Explore leadership, workplace culture, and people development
• Develop knowledge in talent management and people analytics
• Gain additional professional qualifications alongside your degree
• Industry-focused curriculum aligned with modern HR practices
• Prepare for careers across HR, management, recruitment, and organisational leadership sectors