Academic Skills DevelopmentIntroduction to Business and ManagementStudy Skills for Higher EducationPersonal and Professional DevelopmentIntroduction to Human Resource Management

Principles of Business ManagementIntroduction to Human Resource ManagementOrganisational BehaviourAcademic Skills for PracticeWork-Based Project

Employee Relations and Employment LawRecruitment, Selection and RetentionLearning and DevelopmentResearch Methods for Business and HRMApplied Project

Strategic Human Resource ManagementPerformance Management and RewardLeadership and Organisational ChangeDissertation / Research ProjectProfessional Development in HRM and Business

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

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

This four-year BA (Hons) Business Management (Human Resource Management) programme with a foundation year is designed to give students a solid academic base before progressing to degree-level study. The foundation year develops essential skills including academic writing, research methods, study techniques, and an introduction to business and management principles, preparing students for advanced modules.

The degree covers key areas such as organisational behaviour, recruitment and selection, employee relations, performance management, and strategic HR planning. Students participate in practical projects, case studies, and applied learning exercises to build leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Graduates are well-prepared for professional roles in human resource management, organisational development, and business management, with pathways to postgraduate study or professional HR qualifications.

Academic Journey

Duration: 4 years (Full-time)

Location : Berlin

Inside the Learning Segments

Foundation Year

Academic Skills Development
Introduction to Business and Management
Study Skills for Higher Education
Personal and Professional Development
Introduction to Human Resource Management

Year 1 (Level 4)

Principles of Business Management
Introduction to Human Resource Management
Organisational Behaviour
Academic Skills for Practice
Work-Based Project

Year 2 (Level 5)

Employee Relations and Employment Law
Recruitment, Selection and Retention
Learning and Development
Research Methods for Business and HRM
Applied Project

Year 3 (Level 6)

Strategic Human Resource Management
Performance Management and Reward
Leadership and Organisational Change
Dissertation / Research Project
Professional Development in HRM and Business

Academic Qualification: Level 3 qualification or equivalent
Work Experience: Considered via non-standard entry routes if relevant
English Proficiency: Equivalent to GCSE English Grade C/4 or CEFR B2
Mature Applicants: Assessed on work or vocational experience if no formal qualifications
Interview: Academic interview required

Discover Your Career Direction

Graduates develop a strong combination of HR and business management expertise, preparing them for professional roles in human resource management, employee relations, organisational development, and general business operations. Practical projects and applied learning ensure graduates can implement HR strategies effectively and contribute to organisational success.

Career routes
Graduates often pursue roles such as:

Graduates can also progress to postgraduate study or professional qualifications in human resource management and business.

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