Our BA (Hons) Business Management (HRM) (Top-up) programme is for you if you have successfully completed a foundation degree, DipHE, HND or HNC in business management/human resource management and want to progress to a higher level of qualification. The top-up degree will build on your existing knowledge and understanding of business management and HRM. You will consider the workings of the business world through its many different aspects including generic business principles and practice as well as the specific themes of business strategy, and advanced HRM themes. You will also further develop your key skills, such as time management, communications and IT that will support both your personal and career development. About the course Our business management courses have some of the best staff to student ratios in the sector which means you will experience excellent levels of contact and interaction with teaching staff and your fellow students. You will be taught using a mix of lectures, seminars and tutorials backed by your own independent learning. Throughout your studies there is an emphasis on the application and use of your skills and knowledge in a practical, work-related environment. Case studies based on real scenarios are a key component of teaching which ensures your learning is grounded in relevant and realistic situations based on the business environment. Teaching staff are professionals from the world of business and offer extensive experience and knowledge of the sector. Guest speakers from different fields of business will give you an insight into the realities of business principles and practice.

The course will enhance your knowledge and applied skills and will support your career development in this field. Our graduates find employment in many different industries in both the public and private sector such as local and central government, teaching, insurance, banking, retail, leisure, tourism, manufacturing, charities, the police service, fire service and nursing.