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Business (Human Resource Management)

BA (Hons)

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Study level

Undergraduate

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Degree

Full time

3 years

Part time

3 years+

Location

Berlin or Online

Course Overview

Develop your human resource management skills with a degree that’s designed to launch your career as a smart, innovative professional. On our business and human resource management degree you’ll master a range of transferable skills that are highly valuable to organisations worldwide.

Designed to equip you with the skills you need to get the best out of your staff – and teach you how to reward them – this course explores everything from employment law and business changes to HR strategy and management methods. Throughout your studies, you’ll examine the well-established principles of human resource management, while also developing the professional skills that will get you noticed by employers.

You’ll also study course modules covering core business functions such as strategy, marketing, business planning, and finance, which means you’ll graduate with universally applicable business skills that will help keep your future employment options open.

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Course details and modules

Covering subjects such as understanding the business environment and enterprise and entrepreneurship, you'll also explore contemporary management issues and strategic human resource management. This degree goes far beyond the basics of HR and business, showing you how to apply your skills and learning in national and international contexts.

It’s a great way to study if you’re looking for flexibility. It was challenging to balance a full-time job with my degree but once I was in a routine, it was much easier to manage everything. Online learning has actually helped me become very good with time management and given me the ability to prioritise tasks.

Toby Bradley

BA (Hons) Business & Accountancy

Modules

You have 3-9 years to complete this business (human resource management) degree, meaning that you can take up to 3 years to complete each level; however, most of our students complete the course within 3-6 years.

Level 4

Developing Personal and Management Skills
Understanding the Business Environment
Principles of Marketing
Introduction to Finance
People in Organisations
Managing Human Resources

Level 5

Managing Across Cultures
Business Processes
Enterprise and Entrepreneurship
Business Analysis
Planning Human Resources
Managing Change in Organisations

Level 6

Contemporary Management Issues
Strategic Management
Managing Self and Others
Strategic Issues in HRM
Research Methods and Dissertation

How do we assess you?

The way we assess our students gives you regular opportunities to demonstrate your strengths and knowledge in a variety of ways. That’s why we choose a range of different methods to assess and track your progress. These methods include:

Assignments
Essays
Presentations
Case studies
Portfolios of work
Exams

Study options

This course is available to study full time through our blended learning study mode at our campus in Berlin, Germany. The course is also available to students as a fully online programme, which gives you the convenience of being able to study from anywhere or worldwide.

"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."

Adrian Williams

BA Business (Human Resource Management)

Full time, blended learning

How does it work?

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 university campus in the cloud. ilearn contains all the resources you need to study successfully. You’ll also have access to our online library, Perlego, which contains almost half a million books, journals, and industry literature which you can make use of throughout your studies, removing the need to buy expensive course books in order to study 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.

Please note: our campus classes are temporarily being conducted online in our virtual classroom due to Covid-19 restrictions. Face-to-face classes will resume once the current restrictions are lifted.

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Online learning

How does it work?

Studying this course online gives you the ultimate in convenience. You can enrol with Arden from anywhere in the world and study your degree from the comfort of home, without the requirement to attend classes in a physical location.

Our online students study their degree through ilearn, Arden’s university campus in the cloud. ilearn provides everything you need to study at University. It offers an integrated virtual learning experience, including your virtual classroom, lecture theatre, and online library (which when used along with our supplementary library, Perlego, gives you access to almost half a million books and journals – yours for free while you study with us).

ilearn is also integrated with Zoom, making it easier to chat with your course tutor during your scheduled seminar sessions. You can even integrate our study materials into your Kindle, making it possible to study wherever you have you Kindle handy.

Studying online doesn’t mean studying alone. As well as receiving regular feedback and guidance from your course tutor, you’ll be studying with likeminded students who you can meet with through our Unitu community, and you’ll have access to community message boards to discuss your course and the topics being raised within it. We’ve even set up community boards embedded into each of the course modules so you can have discussions with your tutor and classmates on the topics you’re currently learning.

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Entry requirements

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.

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Eligibility

To be eligible to study this BA (Hons) Business and Human Resource Management degree, we need to see that you have:

Two subjects at GCE A-Level or equivalent, plus passes at grade C or above in three subjects at GCSE level or equivalent
If you don’t currently hold the above qualifications, we also offer this course with an additional foundation year, which is designed for students who need extra support when starting their degree course.

English Proficiency

IELTS 6.0 (no less than 5.5 in any element); or TOEFL iBT 80; or equivalent

We also offer an internal English test for applicants. More information on this can be found here.

We are happy to consider an application from you if you can show us you have the motivation to study this business and HRM course.

We’ll ask you for a personal statement that demonstrates your ability to study the course. We may also want references and evidence of relevant experience.

Before you start studying

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.

Course fees and funding

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Meet the faculty

Here at Arden University we strive to provide a fresh and unique approach to your business and management education. With ideas and experiences taken from employers and thought leaders across the world, we give you the opportunity to put proven business skills and techniques into practice during your studies. I look forward to welcoming you to the Arden University family.

Dilshad Sheikh

Dean of the Faculty of Business

Career prospects

When it comes to job opportunities in recruitment and HR, you’ll be spoilt for choice. As these specialisms are functions that exist in the majority of companies – and across most sectors - your options are almost endless. As you’ll also have a solid grounding in business, your future career options also include generalist business roles.

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What can a business (human resource management) degree do for me?

In short – everything! As a graduate of this course, you’ll have your pick of which career path to choose. Whilst studying, you’ll:

Understand the strategic contribution of human resource management to an organisation
Analyse and interpret written, visual and graphical data
Apply theoretical business and management concepts and practical techniques to the solution of complex problems
Demonstrate self-management and work productively and independently to produce results in a variety of formats
Demonstrate problem-solving skills
Apply interpersonal skills of effective listening, negotiating, persuasion and presentation
Reflect on working effectively in collaboration with others and evaluate own strengths and weaknesses and acting on feedback

What can I do after Arden University?

A degree in business and HRM will open up a world of opportunity for you. As well as looking at large, well-established employers, you might also want to consider specialist agencies or small, independent organisations. The choice is yours! Some jobs you might want to explore include:

Careers Adviser
Human Resources Officer
Management Consultant
Office Manager
Recruitment Consultant
Sales Executive
Training and Development Officer

Industry skills

Chartered Management Institute (CMI)

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.

Fast-Track Your Career

At Arden University, we’re dedicated to your readiness for the future workplace, and are committed to helping you gain the skills and qualifications you need as you progress in your professional life. Our Fast-Track Your Career promise has been developed to allow you to pursue your master’s degree with us - with no tuition fees to pay - once you have successfully completed your Arden undergraduate degree course.

On successful completion of your bachelor’s course, you can simply apply for the Arden master’s degree of your choice and you’ll then be able to progress with your postgraduate education completely free of any additional course tuition fees.

We’ll provide you with advice and guidance about which master’s course meets your career needs and provides a meaningful pathway from undergraduate to postgraduate study.

To see the full terms and conditions, please visit https://arden.ac.uk/terms-and-conditions