Course summary

Course description Our-four-year BSc Human Resources and Business Management course, with an integrated placement year, examines the role of the individual in an organisation as well as aspects of organisational structure, culture and change that will prepare you for a successful career in HR. As organisations change, grow, divide, develop and operate internationally it is key that an organisation understands its staff and culture as it is central to their performance and effectiveness. This course considers how people, processes and structures interrelate. It focuses on the crucial part played by individuals and groups in organisational processes, such as decision making, planning and managing new technology. The course enables you to develop an appreciation of the central importance of human resource strategies for organisations. Human Resources and Business Management graduates are in demand from a wide range of organisations that are in need of managers who understand the human side of the business. Our recent graduates have been successful in securing roles at well-known companies such as Great Ormond Street Hospital, Mercer, Aston Martin and BMW in roles such as Medical HR Assistant, Talent Analyst, HR Consultant and Human Resource Management Co-ordinator. Key course benefits • As part of your degree, you’ll undertake a professional placement, gaining valuable practical experience in the field of your chosen subject area. • BSc Human Resources and Business Management is a specialised degree, giving graduates an Associate Fellow Membership at the CIPD on completion. • Business and management are ranked in the Top 30 in the UK in the Guardian University Guide 2023. • 100% Overall Student Satisfaction for Human Resource Management (NSS 2022) • 100% of Human resource Management students said that staff were good at explaining things (NSS, 2022) • This course is delivered by the triple-accredited Aston Business School – one of just 1% of business schools in the world to hold AACSB, EQUIS and AMBA accreditation. Course details Modules For more information on this course and a full list of modules, visit the course page: https://www.aston.ac.uk/study/courses/human-resources-and-business-management-bsc Assessment method For more information on the methods of assessment on this course, visit the course page: https://www.aston.ac.uk/study/courses/human-resources-and-business-management-bsc