BA (Hons) Business Management (Human Resource Management) with Foundation Year (CMI) Arden University

Our BA (Hons) Business Management (Human Resource Management) with Foundation Year will introduce you to the principles and practice of successful HR functions, but without the traditional and outdated concept of the employee as a commodity for business success.

This course is ideal for anyone who does not have traditional university qualifications, whether you're returning to studies after a long break, or if you haven't completed previous studies--this course is designed to prepare you for university success. The course begins by helping you develop broad knowledge in key areas of business management, including managing people and an introduction to how modern organisations function.

You’ll then explore subjects covering the development of high-performance teams, talent management, rewarding performance, people analytics, and other key areas that you’ll find indispensable in the workplace.

This programme is CMI accredited, which means graduates will be awarded a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management to help you stand out from the crowd.

Foundation year

• Research Skills and Using Information
• Developing Academic Skills
• Using Numeracy, IT and Data
• Values, Ethics and Working Collaboratively
• Structure of Business
• Technology in Organisations

Level 4

• Digital Skills & Professional Development (20 credits)
• Contemporary Business Environment (20 credits)
• Marketing Dynamics (20 credits)
• Introduction to Business Finance (20 credits)
• People Management (20 credits)
• Technology & Innovation (20 credits)

Level 5

• Data Analytics & Management (20 credits)
• Business Start-up (20 credits)
• Sales Management (20 credits)
• Digital & Social Media Marketing (20 credits)
• Resourcing & Talent Management (20 credits)
• People Analytics (20 credits)

Level 6

• Business Transformation (20 credits)
• Entrepreneurship and Innovation (20 credits)
• Corporate Governance, Law & Ethics (20 credits)
• Independent Study (20 credits)
• Future Leaders & Talent Management (20 credits)
• Reward & Performance (20 credits)

What careers can I choose after studying with Arden?

Your degree in marketing will open up many doors across all sectors of business. Academic staff are always available to provide support when it come to your professional future. Just a few of the possible roles you might want to consider after graduation could include:

• Brand Manager
• Campaign Manager
• Communications Manager
• Sales and Marketing Manager
• Marketing Executive
• Event Organiser
• Product Manager
• Public Relations Manager
• Public Affairs Consultant