The BA (Hons) Business & Human Resource Management at UWS is a highly specialist degree programme, designed to support and develop current and future professionals in Human Resource Management.

 

The programme has been designed to deliver up-to-date practical and professional skills, underpinned by appropriate academic theory. This is fostered by a comprehensive learning journey, supported by a clear programme structure - in line with UWS’ Curriculum Framework, aimed at delivering simple, coherent and authentic education:

Year 1: Foundation of Business & Human Resource Management

Year 2: Generalist Human Resource Management

Year 3: Professionalism in Human Resource Management

Year 4: Specialism in Human Resource Management

 

Programme highlights

The programme has been accredited by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD). It therefore meets the highest standards in the profession of People/Human Resource Management.

 

The programme design is driven by the CIPD Core Knowledge and Core Behaviour, in line with the CIPD CPD Map, as outlined below: 

• Core knowledge: People Practice; Culture and Behaviour;
  Business Acumen; Analytics and Creating Value; Digital Working; and Change.
• Core behaviour: Ethical Practice; Professional Courage and
  Influence; Valuing People; Working Inclusively; Passion for
  Learning; Insights Focused; and Situational decision-making;
  Commercial Drive.

 

On successful completion of the Honours degree, students will be entitled to the Associate Membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).