University of Abertay Dundee

Course Details

BA (Hons) Human Resource Management

Course Description

What you study In years 1 and 2 you will study a wide range of subjects in business and management, economics and accounting which will give you the underpinning you require for years 3 and 4. In year 3 you will study topics such as strategy and management, human resource management, recruitment, selection and talent management which support your chosen degree as well as select options that particularly interest you. You will also have the opportunity to undertake a placement within an HR setting during the 2nd semester. In year 4 you will study topics essential for your specialist degree. You will also develop your own human resource management research project – an excellent way to develop in depth knowledge of your specialist degree area – and a genuine addition to your CV. Throughout your studies you will work with Dundee Business School academics who bring their expertise in business and industry straight into the class room. How you learn Dundee Business School tutors are committed to providing you with an engaging and challenging experience. You will develop your graduate skills and in depth understanding of contemporary management issues through business simulations, team work, projects, and problem solving scenarios. Lectures, tutorials and seminars will present you with the challenges of today’s business world – and with the knowledge required to understand and direct these. How you are assessed A wide range of assessment methods, designed to practise the skills you need in business are used throughout all years of the programme. These include class tests and examinations, presentations, group work, problem solving exercises and case studies. If you undertake a project in the Honours year of the course, this will give you a further opportunity to develop your critical, analytical and research skills.

Course Duration

NumberDuration
3year

Career outcomes

Our graduates will have the skills and knowledge to work effectively in human resource management positions in the business and public sectors, in non-profit organisations and in a range of consultancy roles.




BA (Hons) Human Resource Management University of Abertay Dundee