BA Business Management and Human Resources

This degree, studied at the world-renowned Leeds University Business School, combines strategic business management with a specialized focus on Human Resource Management (HRM). It prepares you for a variety of management careers and offers eligibility for associate membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), a highly valued qualification by employers. You will gain a comprehensive understanding of core management topics like organizational behaviour, industrial relations, marketing, and business economics. The course allows you to personalize your learning through optional pathways or modules in different business areas, enabling you to align your studies with your career aspirations and stand out in the job market.

Curriculum

The degree is structured around compulsory modules that provide foundational knowledge and skills, alongside optional, pathway, and discovery modules to tailor your learning. Pathway modules, available from the second year, allow specialization in areas like Finance, Ethics and Sustainability, and Enterprise and Innovation. Discovery modules broaden your horizons outside your core subject. The course culminates in a dissertation, an independent research project.

1. Year 1
   • Personal Tutorials for HRM
   • Institutions of Work and Employment
   • Introduction to Finance
   • Institutions of Growth and Regulation
   • Business and Society: Combined
   • Organisational Behaviour
   • Starting Your Own Business
   • Accounting for Managers
   • Economics for Management
2. Year 2
   • Contemporary Industrial Relations
   • Contemporary Human Resource Management
   • Organisational Behaviour in Practice
   • Business and the Legal Environment
   • HRM Research Practice and Personal Tutorials
   • From Study to Work
   • Marketing
   • Labour Economics
   • Management, Work and Organisations
   • Experiencing the World of Work
   • Social Network Analysis
   • Corporate Social Responsibility
   • Corporate Financial Management
   • Sustainable Business Futures: Policy and Practice
   • Ethics of Artificial Intelligence
   • Entrepreneurship in Theory and Practice
   • Managing Innovation in Business
   • Leading and Managing Small Businesses
3. Year 3
   • Global Perspectives on Work
   • Human Resource Management Dissertation
   • Strategic Human Resource Management
   • Strategic Management
   • Employment Law
   • Business Ethics
   • Enterprise and Entrepreneurship
   • Behavioural Finance
   • Contemporary Management Consulting

Careers

Graduates are prepared for a wide range of management careers, particularly in Human Resource Management, due to the course's industry accreditation and focus. The Business School's Employability and Opportunity team provides support to develop professional networks and gain work experience.

• Management roles
• Human Resource Management roles

Frequently asked questions

What are the academic entry requirements for the BA Business Management and Human Resources program?

Applicants typically need AAB at A-level or BBB for those applying through Access to Leeds. Full entry requirements are available on the course page.

How do I apply for the BA Business Management and Human Resources programme?

Applications are submitted through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS). You will need to provide academic transcripts, English language test results, a personal statement, and references.

What career opportunities are available after completing this degree?

Graduates are prepared for various management roles, particularly in Human Resource Management, and are eligible for associate membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD). The program also offers industrial placement and study abroad opportunities.

Is the BA Business Management and Human Resources degree accredited?

Yes, the course is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), which grants eligibility for associate membership. Leeds University Business School also holds AACSB, AMBA, and EQUIS accreditations.