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Students
Tuition Fee
USD 19,202
Per year
Start Date
Not Available
Medium of studying
On campus
Duration
48 months
Program Facts
Program Details
Degree
Bachelors
Major
Human Resource Management
Discipline
Business & Management
Minor
Human Resources Management and Services
Education type
On campus
Timing
Full time
Course Language
English
Tuition Fee
Average International Tuition Fee
USD 19,202
Intakes
Program start dateApplication deadline
2023-09-18-
About Program

Program Overview


Overview





Study the key aspects of business and specialise in human resource management

Our BA (Hons) Business and Human Resource Management programme develops your knowledge of the crucial factors within the business sector and the skills you will need to recruit, manage, and develop the most talented staff to compete in an ever-changing business environment.





Why study Business at Chichester

Hear from staff and students about what to expect from your Business course at Chichester.





Gain the knowledge and skills employers need

Many of the jobs you will hold in the future don’t exist yet and this degree will teach you management fundamentals to deal with today’s complex and changing business landscape.

The course will also develop your people management focus should you decide to progress your career in HRM and extend your studies further to gain full Chartered Institute of Personnel Development (CIPD) accreditation.





Explore a range of topics such as:

  • Human resource management (HRM)

  • Leadership

  • Management

  • Marketing

  • Finance

  • Operations management

  • Entrepreneurship

  • Market research





  • Work on live projects

    You will have opportunities to work on live business projects with real-world clients, as you apply your knowledge to produce creative solutions and develop your confidence, business knowledge, critical thinking, and HR knowledge to prepare you for your future career.





    Dedicated work placement options

    Our varied work placement opportunities help develop your confidence, experience, and your ability to stand out from the crowd in a competitive job market.

    Whilst these placements are optional, they improve your employability further and act as a fantastic way to put theory into practice.





    Small and interactive classes

    Our small interactive seminars mean you are seen as an individual, not just another face in the crowd, as our lecturers get to know you and how best to support your academic and personal development.

    This approach provides you with opportunities to develop and express your opinions relating to today’s business issues and inspire curiosity into the business world.





    Chartered Management Institute (CMI) accredited

    Our Business Management degrees are accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI), a professional management body who are the only organisation that can award Chartered Manager status – the ultimate management accolade.

    This means your degree matches what employers are currently looking for in aspiring managers.

    You could also be eligible for the additional Level 5 Diploma in Management at no extra cost or assignment work. With a good degree accredited by CMI, plus this professional management qualification, your chances of securing employability increase, and you can accelerate your entry into management.

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    On this course you will:

  • Complete projects with real clients.

  • Explore various business, management leadership topics and the strategies, challenges, and solutions businesses face.

  • Have the option to complete a 1-year or short placement (10-12 weeks).

  • Develop valuable soft skills like confidence, teamwork, problem solving, critical thinking, communication, time management and resilience.

  • Have the opportunity to take part in events and activities including trips, events, and business guest speakers.

  • Program Outline

    Teaching and Assessment


    Feel the support of our expert and experienced staff


    Teaching

    You will learn through small interactive workshops, where you will join a close and supportive environment and develop a wide range of soft skills such as confidence, business acumen, teamwork, communication, initiative, and resilience.

    The majority of the course is taught through practical tasks which apply theory and involve problem solving, developing ideas and implementing some of them.


    Assessment

    Our assessments are more aligned with an authentic workplace, where most of your assignments involve creating business reports, presentations, and portfolios, which develop your critical thinking skills and a solution-focused approach that is vital in the workplace.


    Luke

    Business student "I chose to study a business degree at Chichester because the lectures are run a small workshop-style sessions with more 'facetime' with the lecturers, and I felt that I would learn more in the environment."

    The Course


    Gain an in-depth insight into the worlds of business and people management


    Year One

    Your first year focuses on understanding the fundamentals of business management, how decisions are made, how they and affect other business areas.

    During this year, you will develop your employability, enterprise awareness and build a foundation of business knowledge for the rest of your degree through key subject areas such as HRM, employee development/relations, management, operations, and leadership.


    Year Two

    In your second year, you will further develop your knowledge in human resource management and start to build your own specialism through optional modules.

    During this year you will consider whether to go on a one-year placement or study exchange at the end of year two; or continue straight to year three.


    Year Three

    Your final year see your focus on your research dissertation that acts as the culmination of your learning throughout your degree.

    In addition, you will continue to study more advanced aspects of business and human resource management that fit in with your interests


    Freedom to move over to a single honours course

    Most of our business degrees share core modules during the first year, which means that you may choose to move from a joint honours degree to a single honours option at the end of year one if you find another subject you are particularly interested in.


    Indicative modules

    You will study a selection of core and optional modules in each year. Each module is worth a number of credits and is delivered differently depending on its content and focus of study.

    This list is indicative and subject to change.


    Select a year

  • Academic & Professional Skills 1

  • Management and Organisations

  • Business Information Systems

  • Introductory Law for Managers

  • Social Media Marketing

  • Entrepreneurial Mindset

  • Marketing Principles and Practice

  • Academic & Professional Skills 1


    Academic & Professional Skills 1

    This module will support your transition into a university undergraduate degree programme. You will focus on developing academic and professional skills and be encouraged to reflect on and plan you own personal development. You are provided with a range of topics to help you develop and you can choose those most beneficial to you.

    Management and Organisations


    Management and Organisations

    You will explore business management theories, the role and position of a manager, and your ability to manage others.

    You are encouraged to develop your self-awareness as a potential manager and investigate issues like:

  • the history of management
  • structures
  • functions
  • culture
  • sustainability
  • and innovation of an organisation.
  • You will also explore:

  • aspects of business psychology
  • how people are motivated and behave
  • theories of leadership and conflict management that can be used in effective management.

  • Assessment

    You will be assessed through a report on management topics of interest.

    Business Information Systems


    Business Information Systems

    Within this module, you will explore the relationship of technology with business.

    As well as creating an understanding of what an information system (IS) does, you will examine how an IS may influence business structures, assist in the decision making within an organisation and some of the tools that can be used to improve information handling.

    Introductory Law for Managers


    Introductory Law for Managers

    This module will introduce you to law in the commercial world.

    You will gain a sufficient understanding of the law as a manager and be able to recognise the existence and effects of the law in commercial activities and the key legislation organisations need to follow operationally and with customers.

    You will explore when professional legal assistance is required in business.


    Assessment

    You will be assessed through an online examination and 1 hour in-class test.

    Social Media Marketing


    Social Media Marketing

    This module introduces you to social media from a business and professional perspective.

    It is framed within the context of the marketing mix but explores the trend with this tactical aspect and more current ideas around the concept of digital consumers and engaging brand experiences.

    You will explore the history, development and future of social media as well as looking at tools to manage roles, teams, and campaigns.

    Entrepreneurial Mindset


    Entrepreneurial Mindset

    In today’s competitive business environment, graduates require strong employability skills and a resilient attitude.

    This module aims to develop these skillsets by working with a real client in creating ideas, implementing one of them and assessing how they can be more innovative.

    You will deepen your knowledge of being entrepreneurial and applying an ‘entrepreneurial mindset’ to solve a real-life case study with a client.

    You will usually work in small groups to develop an ‘innovative’ solution to an identified problem or opportunity.


    Assessment

    You will be assessed through a group presentation to the client and an individual report on how the entrepreneur can be more innovative.


    Accreditations

    This is a CMI and CIM accredited module.

    Marketing Principles and Practice


    Marketing Principles and Practice

    This introductory module explores the role of marketing in the modern business environment.

    You will discover the core tools and concepts of marketing and investigate the marketing principles of the extended services mix, buyer behaviour, segmentation, and market research.

    You will explore business aspects such as contemporary society, digital innovations, and disruptive business models.


    Assessment

    You will be assessed through a business report.


    Accreditation

    This is a CMI and CIM accredited module.

  • Key HR Practices

  • Operations Management

  • Leadership

  • Data Research for Business

  • Professional Graduate

  • Employee Development

  • Employee Relations

  • Finance for Managers

  • Economics for Business

  • Key HR Practices


    Key HR Practices

    This module aims to develop your understanding of key practices concerning human resource management and the importance of managing people.

    You will examine the skills needed to manage people within various types of work organisations, as you explore:

  • the theory and key principles and practices of recruitment
  • selection
  • retention of talent
  • performance management
  • and reward.
  • The seminars and supporting literature provide a structure to explore key HR practices within different organisations and contemporary management from a national and international perspective.


    Assessment

    You will be assessed by case study HR portfolio and time constrained exam with question focus provided in advance.


    Accreditation

    This is a CIPD and CMI accredited module.

    Operations Management


    Operations Management

    Operations management uses a series of processes and inputs (e.g. materials, money, and human resource) to perform operations such as manufacturing and service provision.  These operations give outputs (the finished goods and services).

    This module explores how organisations effectively manage facilities, assets, and resources for the efficient delivery of consistent quality goods and services.


    Assessment

    You will be assessed through a case study presentation of an operational plan.


    Accreditation

    This is a CMI accredited module.

    Leadership


    Leadership

    This module invites you to explore the challenges of leadership in organisations through a critical examination of theory, practice, and possible future directions.

    It encourages you to explore effective leadership and encourages you to expand your thinking on alternative strategies as you look forward to your future role as potential leaders in organisations.


    Assessment

    You will be assessed by individual presentation and report.


    Accreditation

    This is a Chartered Management Institute accredited module.

    Data Research for Business


    Data Research for Business

    This module introduces you to the concept of data and market research for decision making, to allow you to make informed decisions as business managers and prepare you for your final year research dissertation, or equivalent study.

    The module takes you on a structured and applied journey, looking at the rationale and contextualisation for the research processes required for business decisions.

    You will use qualitative and quantitative research methodologies specifically applied to your degree route or area of study.


    Assessment

    You will be assessed by market research analysis and recommendations report.


    Accreditation

    This is a CMI accredited module.

    Professional Graduate


    Professional Graduate

    This practical module develops your critical understanding of the concept of professionalism and how it relates to being a graduate in the workplace.

    You will plan your own development towards your graduate recruitment and if you chose a one-year internship (professional placement), you will focus on applying and preparing for this placement.

    The module emphasises the importance of developing your own employability and encourages continuous reflection on personal and professional development (PDP).


    Assessment

    You will be assessed through two assignments, a mock job/placement interview and reflective report with PDP action plan.


    Accreditation

    This is a CMI accredited module.

    Employee Development


    Employee Development

    This module aims to develop your understanding of the principles of developing a skilled and talented workforce and the benefits.

    You will explore the factors which influence workforce development and review the scope of learning and development in organisations.

    You will also consider different approaches and frameworks for measuring the impact of workforce development and management across different organisations from a national and international perspective.


    Assessment

    Assessment is by individual essay and case study report.


    Accreditation

    This is a CMI accredited module.

    Employee Relations


    Employee Relations

    This module explores a range of topics around the historical and economic relationship between a business and the employee. You will consider topics including the rise of trade unions, resolving conflict, negotiation, and employee relations amongst many others.

    Finance for Managers


    Finance for Managers

    This module will introduce you to several key financial concepts and tools necessary to understand and evaluate business performance, from a primarily financial perspective.

    This module assumes minimal prior accounting knowledge and provides a practical understanding and conceptual awareness to students who typically are not planning to follow an Accounting and Finance degree pathway.


    Assessment

    You will be assessed through an essay/report and an exam.


    Accreditation

    This is an ACCA accredited module.

    Economics for Business


    Economics for Business

    This module focuses on business decision-makers and the benefits of gaining a sound understanding of the subject of economics and the analyses of economic data.

    The module explores economic theories/concepts, their application to the real-world and their usefulness for explaining the changing mechanics of national and global markets and the processes of government policy formation.


    Assessment

    Assessment is by presentation and essay.

  • Project Management

  • Sustainable Business and Circular Economy

  • Consumer Buyer Behaviour

  • Financial Reporting

  • Project Management


    Project Management

    This module introduces you to the essential tools and methodologies for managing an effective project, including the ‘Prince2’ and ‘Agile’ methodologies.

    You will explore techniques for change management and version control and have the opportunity to explore project planning and use Project Management software.


    Assessment

    You will be assessed through a 3,500-word portfolio.

    Sustainable Business and Circular Economy


    Sustainable Business and Circular Economy

    Businesses are increasingly recognising the range of stakeholders who may be impacted by or have influence over their business, increasing the need for greater social corporate responsibility.

    This module explores this principle and focuses on businesses environmental impact and sustainable development. You will explore the concepts of the ‘triple-bottom line’ and ‘circular economy’, where not only economic but also social and environment issues are regarded as important in business planning.

    You will critically explore the concept of sustainable business management by applying the topics to a range of case studies including tourism, events, and the wider business environment, at a national and international level.


    Assessment

    You will be assessed by creating sustainability videos and presentations.

    Consumer Buyer Behaviour


    Consumer Buyer Behaviour

    This module will equip learners with the fundamentals of consumer behaviour.

    Psychology is used widely in both marketing and human resource management and leadership and vitally important in understanding consumer behaviour to ensure business provides products and services that meets their changing needs.

    You will critically appreciate the importance of psychology to decision making and the field of marketing, as well as analyse and evaluate individual aspects of consumer behaviour and social and group aspects of consumer behaviour during your studies.

    Financial Reporting


    Financial Reporting

    This module will enable you to describe and critically discuss how financial reporting can be regulated, including the system of international accounting standards.

    You will learn to prepare statutory accounts in the appropriate form for a single business.


    Assessment

    You will be assessed through an online examination and a one hour in- class test.


    Accreditation

    This is an ACCA accredited module.

  • Corporate Finance

  • Work Placement (Short)

  • Entrepreneurship (Business Start-Up Idea and Plan)

  • Global Business Today

  • Business Ethics and Social Responsibility

  • Corporate Finance


    Corporate Finance

    This module will give you an insight into the practical impacts of key areas of corporate finance.

    You will cover an overview of the core concepts of corporate finance before focusing on specific related areas such as corporate valuation and merger and acquisition activity.

    You will be introduced to more complex aspects of finance theory including:

  • Portfolio Theory
  • Capital Asset Pricing Model
  • Capital Structure Theory.
  • You are encouraged to examine ‘corporate finance in action’ and to link your theoretical studies with practice.


    Assessment

    You will be assessed through an essay and an online exam.


    Accreditation

    This is an ACCA accredited module.

    Work Placement (Short)


    Work Placement (Short)

    Many of our students take this opportunity to gain valuable management experience working in an organisation and project work that appeal to you in your future career. The placement is for 10-12 weeks in semester two.

    Typically, you would carry out your research dissertation whilst on placement and focus on researching the project areas you are working on and an area the organisation will benefit from the most. This module allows you to gain valuable work experience and enhance your employability which is extremely attractive to employers.

    Few other universities offer a professional placement where your research dissertation aligns with your project work.


    Assessment

    You will be assessed through a learning log submission and an individual presentation.

    Entrepreneurship (Business Start-Up Idea and Plan)


    Entrepreneurship (Business Start-Up Idea and Plan)

    In this heavily practical module, you will work to develop an idea for a new small business.

    You will present this to get feedback on improving the business viability and create a one-year persuasive business plan.

    Your classes will focus on developing your understanding the feasibility and viability of each aspect of your business through testing and evaluation.


    Assessment

    Assessment is by presentation and creation of the business plan.

    Global Business Today


    Global Business Today

    This module introduces you to current global issues that we are hearing about in the news today that are vital for business to react to successfully compete and grow.

    You will broaden your understanding of the challenges and opportunities businesses face in areas such as:

  • international trade after Brexit
  • political unrest
  • differences in national cultures
  • global inequality
  • operating sustainably
  • and global consumer behaviour.

  • Assessment

    You will be assessed through creating a conference paper and presentation on one global topic of interest.

    Business Ethics and Social Responsibility


    Business Ethics and Social Responsibility

    In this module, you will learn to raise awareness of the ethical considerations relevant to many business practices and issues, as well as raise awareness of corporate social responsibility.

    You will be introduced to the concepts, theories and techniques used to address ethical considerations as you critically discuss current business and government policies relating to corporate social responsibility.

    You will reflect on your own moral values, attitudes and behaviour and have some interesting debates and discussions in the lessons.


    Assessment

    You will be assessed through an interview and a portfolio.


    Business Trips

    In your first year you can take part in optional business trips to highlight the skills you will need in the workplace. You will meet people in their place of work, ask questions and learn about the industry and work environment of various businesses.



    Careers


    Excellent professional level graduate employment results

    This multi-disciplinary BA (Hons) Business and Human Resource Management degree gives you the skills needed to succeed across a range of business industries and job roles.

    Employers will value the breadth of your knowledge gained through the degree and your specific understanding of HRM and people management.


    Where you could go after your studies

    When you graduate you will be ready to make an immediate and on-going contribution to your workplace in the field of business and human resource management. You may decide to further your HR specialism by progressing in HR and obtaining CIPD status.


    Previous graduates have secured jobs at companies including:

  • Google Europe
  • Shangri La Hotels
  • West Sussex Country Council
  • Vent Axia
  • R21 Media
  • St Martins in the Fields
  • Grange Hotels
  • Hays
  • The Goodwood Group

  • Further Study

    You may decide to continue your studies to postgraduate level.


    The Business School has a diverse range of postgraduate courses including:

  • MSc Digital Marketing
  • MBA
  • PGCE
  • PhD Research
  • University of Chichester alumni who have completed a full undergraduate degree at the University will receive a 15% discount on their postgraduate fees.

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