Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
UCAS Code: A059
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Entry requirements
Access to HE Diploma
Access to HE Diploma from a QAA recognised Access to HE course. Normally we require 15 credits at level 2 and 45 at level 3. At least 15 level 3 credits must be at merit grade or above from a QAA-recognised Access to HE course, or an equivalent Access to HE certificate.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
English Language at grade C or 4 or equivalent Maths at grade C or 4 or equivalent
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This must include at least 32 points from one A level or equivalent BTEC National qualifications excluding general studies For example: CC at A Level MPP in BTEC Extended Diploma. A combination of qualifications, which may include AS levels and EPQ.
About this course
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**Course summary**
- Study your foundation year, then progress to a degree with industry accreditation from the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
- Learn and understand the strategic role HR plays in organisations.
- Develop a sound knowledge of business and management functions.
- Increase your employability by gaining exceptional transferable HR and management skills.
Study how organisations can succeed through the effective management of people on this career-focused course. You learn a broad range of core business skills and gain specialist knowledge of human resource management and the HR profession.
**How you learn**
The course is suitable if you don't meet the entry requirements for our BA (Hons) Business and Human Resource Management course, or you want extra preparation before starting degree-level study. You share the first year with other Sheffield Business School foundation year students, then move on to the degree.
Our diverse teaching team consists of award winning lecturers and research-driven academics that have a range of real-world HR, management and research experience which they use to ensure this course is practice driven.
You learn through:
- lectures and seminars
- work placements
- self-directed study
- Simulations
In the foundation year, you'll study wider business topics, while specialising in your chosen subject area. You'll learn useful skills such as academic writing, work in diverse teams and learn to utilise a wide variety of data sources. In doing so, you'll fully prepare yourself for undergraduate study.
**Applied learning**
**Work placements**
You will have the opportunity to arrange a year-long work placement in between your third and fourth years. This gives you a real-world experience to prepare you for your future career. Our current students have gained placements in fantastic global and local organisations such as VW, Aston Martin, Land Rover Jaguar, Bosch, Ronseal, Stanley Tools, Black and Decker, Airbus, Rolls Royce, Mercedes Benz, Telefonica, BT, GSK, Johnson and Johnson and PWC.
You may be able to study abroad as part of the Erasmus programme (subject to the UK’s continued participation in the Erasmus programme following the Brexit transition period).
**Networking opportunities**
We run a student society called the HR Network which is run by students, for students. Each year there will be a variety of HR social and networking events for students, alumni and industry professionals from companies such as Channel 4, Disney and Cruz Campo.
You will meet lecturers who are industry, commerce and skilled HR professionals, enabling you to gain access to a wide range of HR practitioners and specialist development, HR research and consultancy skills. We have a good relationship with the local and national branch of CIPD and we frequently host guest speakers.
Modules
Module and assessment information for future years is displayed as currently validated and may be liable to change. When selecting electives, your choices will be subject to the core requirements of the course. As a result, selections may be limited to a choice between one of two or more specified electives in some instances.
You can take an optional placement in year three.
Year 1
Compulsory modules
Module: Contemporary Issues Credits: 20
Module: Introduction To Business Credits: 20
Module: Organisation Management And Delivery 1 Credits: 20
Module: Organisation Management And Delivery 2 Credits: 20
Module: Self And Stakeholder Management Credits: 20
Module: The Practice Of Business Credits: 20
Year 2
Compulsory modules
Module: Customers And Markets Credits: 20
Module: Data Analysis For Business Decisions Credits: 20
Module: Hr: The Profession Credits: 20
Module: Understanding Enterprise And Creativity Credits: 20
Module: Understanding People Credits: 20
Elective modules
Module Credits
Module: Foreign Language Credits: 20
Module: Global Business Environment Credits: 20
Year 3
Compulsory modules
Module: Financial Fluency For Management Decision Making Credits: 20
Module: Hr: Developing Capabilities Credits: 20
Module: Managing The Hr Function Credits: 20
Module: Resourcing And Talent Management Credits: 20
Module: Strategic Planning (Shaping The Future) Credits: 20
Elective modules
Module: Applied Financial Management Credits: 20
Module: Business In Practice Credits: 20
Module: Business Law Credits: 20
Module: Essential It Skills For Business Credits: 20
Module: Foreign Language Credits: 20
Module: Leading And Managing Teams Credits: 20
Module: Managing International Business Credits: 20
Module: Planning Your Own Business Credits: 20
Module: Service And Retail Marketing Credits: 20
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The Uni
Sheffield Hallam University
Sheffield Hallam University
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Top job areas of graduates
This subject is much more common at postgraduate level, and so be aware that many of the good jobs in HR and personnel management go to graduates with Masters or other postgraduate qualifications in this subject. Work experience for first degree graduates can help to get around the lack of postgraduate qualifications, but if you want to go into management you might find that Masters to be an advantage. Although human resource roles are much the most common outcome for graduates from these courses, they take those jobs in an impressive array of industries so there are plenty of options for the kind of employer you can work for. If you would like to know about graduate prospects for your chosen course more specifically, head to an open day to talk to tutors about what previous graduates went on to do.
Business studies
What are graduates doing after six months?
This is what graduates told us they were doing (and earning), shortly after completing their course. We've crunched the numbers to show you if these immediate prospects are high, medium or low, compared to those studying this subject/s at other universities.
Top job areas of graduates
The number of business studies graduates fell significantly last year after a long period of increase. But there were still more than 14,000 degrees awarded and this is the third most popular subject for new graduates. Because so many graduates get business studies degrees, you can find them everywhere in the economy, and very few jobs are completely out of reach for a good business studies graduate. Around 40% go into jobs in finance, sales, recruitment, management (particularly retail) or marketing. There is also a small (but well paid) group who take their technical skills into computing and IT. Thousands of graduates from this subject go into professional jobs every year, and average starting salaries are above the average for all subjects and particularly healthy in London where they top £25k. Graduates with good degree grades in business studies are much more likely to get good jobs, so don’t be complacent, and keep a close eye on your grades.
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Looking further ahead, below is a rough guide for what graduates went on to earn.
Business and management
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