The BA (Hons) Business Management (HRM) (Top-Up) is designed for students who have already completed a HND in Business or an equivalent qualification and want to progress towards a full undergraduate degree in as little as one year.

This fast-track programme focuses on modern human resource management practices, helping you develop the leadership, people management, and organisational skills needed to succeed within today’s competitive business environment.

Develop Modern HR & People Management Skills

People are one of the most valuable assets within any organisation, and effective human resource management plays a vital role in business growth, employee engagement, and workplace success.

This course has been designed to bring traditional HR practices into the modern business world by exploring current industry trends, organisational culture, and workforce development strategies.

What You’ll Study

Through six carefully selected modules, you’ll explore topics including:

• Human Resource Management
• Talent Management & Recruitment
• High-Performance Team Development
• Reward & Performance Management
• Business Transformation
• Leadership & Organisational Behaviour
• Workplace Culture & Communication
• Strategic People Management
  
  

The programme combines business management knowledge with practical HR skills that employers highly value across industries.

Industry-Relevant Learning

The course has been developed with input from leading organisations and researchers to ensure your learning reflects the latest developments in human resources, people management, and workplace culture.

You’ll gain insight into:

• Modern Workforce Challenges
• Employee Engagement Strategies
• Organisational Development
• Leadership & Team Dynamics
• Professional & Ethical HR Practices
  
  

This industry-focused approach helps prepare you for the evolving demands of modern organisations.

Fast-Track Your Degree

This Top-Up programme is equivalent to the final year of undergraduate study, allowing you to quickly achieve graduate status while strengthening your professional profile and future career opportunities.

The course is ideal for students looking to:

• Progress into HR & Management Roles
• Build Leadership & Communication Skills
• Improve Career Advancement Opportunities
• Continue onto Postgraduate Study
• Strengthen Knowledge of Modern HR Practices

Career Opportunities

Graduates may pursue careers in areas such as:

• Human Resource Management
• Recruitment & Talent Acquisition
• Employee Relations
• Learning & Development
• Organisational Development
• Business & Operations Management
• HR Consultancy
• Team Leadership & Administration
  
  

Why Choose This Course?

• Complete your undergraduate degree in as little as one year
• Designed for HND or equivalent qualification holders
• Learn modern human resource management practices
• Develop leadership, communication, and organisational skills
• Explore talent management, workplace culture, and business transformation
• Industry-focused curriculum aligned with current HR trends
• Strong pathway into HR, management, and organisational leadership careers