Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year BA (Hons)

Buckinghamshire New University

Do you have a passion for helping people achieve their full potential? Looking to create an inspiring work environment? Interested in matching people to their perfect job? Then a career in human resource management could be the perfect choice for you.

Companies are invested in their future success. They are constantly on the lookout for skilled and qualified HR managers, who are not just academically qualified but are also work-ready with skills in management and leadership. At BNU our practical BA (Hons) Business and Human Resource Management course is accredited by the leading professional body The Chartered Management Institute (CMI). We can give you the skills to thrive.

This course has a shared first year across multiple specialisms. After your first year, if you want to study a different specialism you can choose to change between BA (Hons) Business and Human Resource Management and BA (Hons) Business Management.

Why study this subject?

With our BA (Hons) Business and Human Resource Management course you will blend both the latest industry insights with best practice. Gain experience of real client projects and enhancing your CV ready for graduate employability.

Our academic staff have developed this degree with the latest industry insights and can help you gain real-life human resource management experience while you study. Become an innovative leader, team player, and career-ready with this hands-on course.

You will have the opportunity to learn to apply practical and realistic solutions to complex business recruitment and management scenarios. Studying employer-focused subject areas including: managing and engaging people, international human resource management, as well as human resource strategy. All of which will help you to develop the intellectual and personal skills needed to become a successful people manager.

Why study at Buckinghamshire New University?

BNU is a vibrant and diverse University with student experience at its heart. Our high lecturer to student ratio ensures that you will receive continual and first-hand support throughout your degree, allowing you to stretch and excel in your abilities. And graduate with a versatile and in-demand degree.

With BNU, you can benefit from CMI accreditation, proven to boost employability by providing learners with the management and leadership skills needed to succeed. On completion of your degree, you will gain a CMI qualification developed in consultation with employers.

Our industry-experienced academics will also support you in developing the knowledge and understanding of best practices in resourcing and talent planning. We’ll help you grow your personal skills and prepare you for your first roles in recruitment and business development.

You’ll also have the opportunity to develop human resource and recruitment solutions for a wide range of local businesses. You can gain real-world, hands-on experience, while businesses benefit from having dedicated consultants to carry out research and offer advice tailored to their needs.

We’ve previously had students consulting major companies as well as helping start-ups to get their businesses on the move. Some of the large companies we have worked with include Dreams, Softcat, Enterprise-rent-a-car, Sacla, Dow Chemicals and the NHS. We have also worked with local businesses such as Hearing Dogs for Deaf People and KVA Digital.

Our strong links with industry and knowledge of their requirements for graduates helped shape this programme. We will also introduce key business speakers and live briefs as assessments throughout the course.

What are my career prospects?

Once you have completed your degree, you will be fully equipped to begin a career in a range of industries, in general management, or to develop your own business. Working closely with the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) means that you are well-placed to become a Chartered Manager once you start work.