BA (Hons) Business and Human Resource Management with Sandwich placement

A global human resources (HR) professional plays an important role in the operations of not only the HR department, but of the entire organization. HR professionals are high in demand in today’s world where humans are more connected than ever and this module highlights some of the important practices and issues that require consideration when operating within an international environment.

The aim of this module is to develop students’ understanding of management and leadership principles, and to explore the influence various leadership and management approaches have on key Human Resource Management functions, including Change Management. Through the study of emerging leadership concepts, such as super-leadership, students will develop an appreciation for the development of self as a method to support others in their development. Reflective practice underpins the module to support students in assessing their own approach to learning and development.

This module tackles the issues that a HR professional needs to address as part of his or her everyday job. The approach adopted for this purpose is manifested in the concept ‘Employment Cycle’. The employment cycle is a means of thinking about how people are managed in the workplace, through considering the processes of, for example, recruitment, selection, induction, development, performance, reward, discipline and exit. This all takes place within a framework of employment legislation. People issues are both systemic and complex and thus require the HR professional to possess a diverse variety of skills. "This module is mapped onto the CIPD Intermediate standards and forms part of the knowledge required to achieve Associate Membership of the CIPD on completion of the BA (Hons) HRM."

The module explores how events and actions in the macro-environment impact upon organisations, and the strategies that organisations may adopt to manage this. You will engage with contemporary discourses around new ways of working and communicating including within dispersed collaborations, learning and development strategies to meet changing organisational needs, and creating inclusive and sustainable workplaces. You will also engage with emergent topics within the field, as organisations adapt and requirements change, impacting on organisational approaches.

The ability to effectively communicate with all internal and external stakeholders is key for business leaders. The business environment is in constant flux and it is important to be able to navigate this space, whilst building relationships and networks. This module will explore key communication and human resources theories and provide students with the tools to assess and develop their own communication skills.

The Professional Project capstone module is an independent study unit. Students will be able to draw together learning form their previous subjects, focusing on their key strengths, in the production of a business artefact. Alongside the artefact students will develop a written critical reflection, which is designed elucidate their rational for choice of artefact and reflect on the process of its production and dissemination.