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Human Resource Management is vital to the operations of any business or organisation worldwide. Studying towards an undergraduate degree qualification in business and HR is a fantastic opportunity to kick start your career in this industry. Our foundation programmes combined with an undergraduate degree provide you with the opportunity to really focus on your study skills, before developing skills in business and human resource management, with a CMI accredited degree.
Are you interested in people management and how to decrease staff turnover and increase productivity? This programme is designed to develop students with strong business skills that can be applied globally to a range of sectors, before going on to specialise in HR strategy, management methods, and employment law.
Completing a foundation level before undergraduate level study gives you the opportunity to develop the core academic skills you need to successfully complete a degree. You’ll increase your confidence in your research, literacy, and numeracy, and then gain a specific grounding in business and HR with modules exploring the structure of organisations and how businesses utilise technology. With this foundation, you’ll then be able to springboard straight into an undergraduate degree.
You’ll begin with fundamental academic skills, and gradually build on your knowledge to gain core business skills alongside human resource knowledge and experience. As you progress you will cover more advanced topics such as strategic issues in human resource management, managing others, and contemporary management issues.
As you near the end of your degree with Arden University you will also gain a clearer idea of your career path and what sector of business and human resource management most appeals to you.
Modules
You have 4 years to complete this course, meaning that you can take 1 year to complete each level.
How do we assess you?
The way we assess our students provides you with the opportunity to demonstrate your strengths in a variety of ways. That’s why we choose a range of different methods to keep track of your progress. These include:
This course is available to study through Arden’s blended learning study mode at our study centre in Berlin, Germany
The course is also available to students via online learning.
"I was already in the working world and running two businesses. Not to mention I also have a young family, so the freedom online learning offered, and the cost effectiveness of the course, was a big draw for me."
When you choose our blended learning study mode, you’ll have eight hours of timetabled classes spread over two days at our centrally located Berlin campus. This is combined with around 25 hours of independent study, which takes place through ilearn, our online learning platform and university campus in the cloud. ilearn contains all the resources you need to study your degree successfully when you’re away from campus. You’ll also have access to our Library Portal, an extensive digital library with thousands of journal titles, eBooks, and a range of academic and industry databases that you can use to research and gain in-depth information on your area of study. At Arden, all of your course materials are provided free of charge, removing the need for you to buy expensive textbooks to study your degree successfully.
Full time study in Berlin is the best option for students who prefer the structure of regular face to face classes with their tutor and fellow classmates, and is particularly suited to students who are attracted by the opportunity to move to Germany to study, where you can take advantage of the employment opportunities available for overseas students.
Learn more about our Berlin campus
While studying this course you’ll have the opportunity to take part in our introductory German language courses, free of charge, totalling 140 hours and covering levels A1 and A2. Learning the German language will not only enhance your overall experience here at Arden Berlin, but also open doors to exciting prospects if you plan to stay and work in Germany after graduation.
At Arden University we consider applications on a case by case basis. If you have significant work experience, have qualifications you have gained elsewhere, or a degree or qualification that isn't a clear pathway to this degree - we are more than happy to discuss your application.
To be able to study this course, we need to see that you have:
Candidates are required to submit a personal statement (of between 350-550 words) or attend an interview demonstrating an ability to study for the programme. This statement should include:
We also offer an internal English test for applicants. More information on this can be found here.
Whilst you can read your study materials on your smart phone or tablet, to make the most of your learning experience, you will need access to a laptop or computer (we recommend one running the latest version of Windows), and a good stable internet connection.
At Arden University, we develop our human resource management degree programmes to give you the most relevant, useful, and forward-thinking people management skills, so you are prepared to succeed in current and future work environments across diverse industries. I look forward to welcoming you to the Arden University family.
When you graduate from a BA (Hons) Business Management (Human Resource Management) with Foundation Year you’ll be able to choose from a wide range of job opportunities in recruitment and HR. As these specialisms are available in most companies worldwide, you’ll have a huge choice.
You’ll have a solid base of skills in analytical and critical thinking, problem-solving, and strong interpersonal and communication skills. You’ll also understand the fundamentals of how businesses work, should you wish to instead explore a more generalist business role.
What can a business and human resource management degree with foundation do for me?
Once you graduate, you’ll have an internationally recognised undergraduate degree, which will help you progress your career in your chosen sector. You’ll graduate with:
What can I do after Arden University?
Human resources, management, and recruiting are all key elements to so many businesses. You’ll be able to consider both the public and private sectors and whether you’d prefer a large international organisation or a smaller independent agency. Some job roles you might want to explore include:
You can also go on to study at postgraduate level. We offer a variety of programmes including a selection of MBAs. You can see the range of available postgraduate programmes here and our MBAs here.
The Chartered Management Institute (CMI) promotes excellence in UK management and leadership. The institute aims to boost career development across the management sector and connect you with likeminded professionals across diverse sectors.
As the CMI possesses a Royal Charter, they are the only organisation in the UK that can award Chartered Manager status to their members – the gold standard in management. They are also active in business policy making across the globe, and ensure that their more than 140,000 members are represented in policy decision making.
As an Arden student, you’ll have free CMI Membership throughout your studies, giving you access to a range of additional resources including a mentoring service and invitations to networking events both online and offline.
Arden University’s Faculty of Business is an esteemed member institution of the Business Graduates Association (BGA), an international quality assurance body of world-leading education providers who share a commitment for responsible management practices and lifelong learning. Membership with the BGA means that Arden University will support its students’ professional growth, allowing them to contribute to an international network in which ‘Leaders Never Stop Learning’.
All Arden students will have free access to LinkedIn Learning through the Library Portal. LinkedIn Learning is a video-based online learning platform offering over 16,500 expert-led courses across a wide range of subjects including business, technology, and creative skills.
With LinkedIn Learning, you can:
