Program Overview

BA (Hons) Business Management (Human Resource Management)

Overview

The BA (Hons) Business Management (HRM) has been designed by the University of Derby, a TOP10 UK University for Management studies, according to the Guardian University Guide, 2020. Developed in close consultation with the premier UK professional body for managers, the Chartered Management Institute (CMI), this course puts you on the fast track to success. It is one of the few where you’ll graduate with a highly regarded BA (Hons) Business Management as well as the CMI Level 5 Diploma in Management and Leadership.

What You Will Study

By following the BA (Hons) Business HRM pathway, you’ll gain an understanding of all basic business functions, with emphasis on human resource management. Throughout your studies, you specialise in the design and implementation of HR strategies and policies, while understanding its contribution to effective talent management, employee motivation and organizational performance.

Why Choose This Course

• The degree is awarded by the TOP ranked UK University in Greece and TOP10 in the UK.
• It is CMI accredited, so you’ll earn the CMI Level 5 Diploma in Management & Leadership.
• It is designed according to the standards of the UK Chartered Institute of Personnel & Development (CIPD).
• You can change pathway in your 2nd year: Management, Marketing, Finance, Supply Chain & Logistics, Business Technology or Shipping.
• You can participate in a student exchange week at the University of Derby.
• You get familiar with all business functions, through our business simulation lab and the SimVenture awarded software
• You undertake a live consultancy project in one of our partner businesses.
• You become a bilingual business executive, with exceptional academic and career prospects.

Course Structure

Year 1

• Understanding People in Organisations
• Business Economics
• Developing the Enterprising Mindset
• Financial and Business Performance
• Marketing Fundamentals
• Operations, Supply Chain & IT
• Academic Skills
• English I

Year 2

• Quantitative Skills for Business
• Sustainability and Responsible Management
• Applied Operations Management
• Managing Performance through People
• People Resourcing and Talent Planning
• Employee Development
• English II

Year 3

• The Business Consultancy Project
• Global Business and Strategy
• Developing Leadership and Management
• Employee Engagement and Wellbeing
• Contemporary Issues in HR Management

Admission Requirements

This course is right for you, if you are a high school graduate of any discipline with the necessary English language skills, who aspires to build a career in HR or start your own company/ consultancy.

The minimum English language requirement for the bilingual course (Greek and English) is equivalent to IELTS 4.5 (B1) and for the English-taught course is equivalent to IELTS 6.0 (B2). If you do not possess an official English language certificate, you can sit the College’s internal placement test.

Moreover, you’ll be asked to submit a reference letter from a tutor, and you’ll be called for an academic interview with the programme leader.

If you are a holder of an IEK/ HND diploma or a University or College student in a relevant discipline, you may be granted advanced entry, through recognition of prior learning.

Application & Enrolment

We use a rolling admissions policy, so we accept applications throughout the calendar year until all available places are filled. Since this is one of the most popular courses at Mediterranean College, we urge you to submit your application in time.

We also offer multiple fee payment methods, individual payment plans and bursaries based on academic, athletic and socio-economic criteria.

Contact us today and find out more about this course and the available bursaries and funding opportunities. Our admissions advisors will provide you with all necessary information and will guide you through the application and enrolment process.

Degree Recognition

Your degree is recognised in Greece as professionally equivalent to degrees awarded by Greek state universities. It is also recognised by the UK NARIC as academic and professionally equivalent to any UK degree.

Postgraduate Study

A business degree allows you to choose among a great variety of postgraduate or professional courses. At Mediterranean College you can study towards:

• ΜΒΑ Global
• MBA Global Finance
• MBA Global Shipping
• MBA Global Hospitality Management
• MSc Marketing Management
• MSc Human Resource Management
• MSc International Hospitality Management
• MSc Big Data Analytics

Alternatively, you can opt for an accredited CPD course at Mediterranean Professional Studies:

• Digital & Social Media Marketing
• Marketing & Sales Management
• Finance for Small & Medium Businesses
• Global Operations & Logistics
• Shipping
• Hotel & Tourism Management
• Healthcare Management
• Sports Management

Career Prospects

As a business graduate with an HR focus you can build your career in any business environment or develop your own business or consultancy in Greece and abroad. You can secure positions in:

• HR Strategic planning
• Staff recruitment, training & development
• Payroll & compensations
• Industrial relations

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