Business Management with Human Resource Management

UCAS code: NN16

Here's what University of Brighton says about its Business Management with Human Resource Management course.

A Brighton Business Management with Human Resource Management (HRM) degree prepares you for numerous rewarding career paths, including roles in management, people development, consultancy, talent acquisition and organisational change.

Business Management with Human Resource Management at Brighton is taught by our School of Business and Law which is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) – a distinction held by fewer than 6% of business schools worldwide.

Studying here at Brighton, you’ll be part of a community that helps you grow, no matter what your background. This course is packed with opportunities to build real-world experience, including a paid placement after year two and live brief modules across the course. Our inclusive approach to learning will help you go further; we’ll make sure you play to your strengths and learn in ways that suit you best.

Top reasons to choose this course

• Comprehensive first year – all our Business Management degrees start with the same core modules, giving you a strong understanding of key areas such as marketing, entrepreneurship and finance before you specialise in HRM.

• Customise your degree from year two with a selection of option modules, allowing you to dive deeper into different areas of business management and HRM.

• Learn with our experienced academic team and guest speakers who bring real-world business knowledge into the classroom.

• You will be working on live client briefs and practical projects throughout your course, giving you experience that mirrors the way businesses operate.

• Boost your CV with an optional paid placement year to apply your learning in a real-world setting – our students have completed placements at companies including American Express, BMW, Electronic Arts, IBM and Microsoft.

Why Brighton is a great place to study Business Management with HRM Less than an hour from central London, Brighton & Hove is home to an active thriving business and professional services hub, with large employers, innovative start-ups and specialist consultancies. Through guest lectures, placements and networking opportunities, you’ll gain valuable industry insights and connections to support your future career.

Named one of the?best cities on the planet and third best city in the UK by Time Out, Brighton is also a bustling hub for technology and entrepreneurship.

Year 1 All our Business Management degrees share the same first year core modules, giving you a broad understanding of business principles in areas such as economics, marketing, law and organisational behaviour. You’ll explore topics such as how economic and political factors impact businesses, learn the essentials of branding and strategy and understand how people and organisations work together.

Core modules Financial Knowledge and Skills for Business Marketing Principles Operations and Information Systems Business Economics Organisational Behaviour and Human Resource Management Enterprise Project and Skills

Year 2 You will build on the knowledge you gained in your first year, developing expertise in leadership, culture and digital transformation. You can also tailor your studies through option modules in areas such as financial theory, innovation, sustainable operations and business analytics.

Core modules Leadership International Business Analysis Managing Digital Transformation Business Law Working Across Cultures

Options* Sustainable Operations and Procurement Information Systems and Decision-Making Economic Theory and Applications Personal Financial Planning Design and Innovation Applied Business Analytics Understanding Finance Theory and Practice

Optional Placement Year You can gain valuable industry experience and earn money on an optional placement year, returning to your final year with confidence, hands-on experience and contacts.

Final year In your final year, you will have the opportunity to develop a specialism with different option modules. These cover areas such as people management, organisational change, communications and employee relations.

Core modules Managing, Teams and Developing People Strategy Developing Professional Practice in Business Researching Contemporary Issues in Human Resource Management and Organisational Behaviour

Options* Placement Project Marketing Planning and Strategy Understanding Employee Relations Consumer Psychology Strategic Human Resource Management Environmental Economics Financial and Capital Markets Organisational Change Small Business and Entrepreneurship Labour Economics Retail Marketing and Distribution Happiness: Work and Society Employee Selection and Development Game Theory in Economics, Finance and Business International Finance Marketing Communications

*Option modules are indicative and may change, depending on timetabling and staff availability.