Bachelor of Science (Honours) Global Business Management (Human Resources) (Northumbria University)
Course Information
Description
Human Resources plays a key role in every organisation. From talent acquisition, employee training and development, to reinforcing the values of the business, Human Resources helps to drive employee engagement and maintain positive business culture.
The Bachelor of Science (Honours) Global Business Management (Human Resources) programme will develop students’ knowledge and understanding of key areas of global business management while exploring the theory and practice of human resources to prepare them for roles such as Human Resources Manager and Head of Operations.
Graduation & Degree Awarded
Students who successfully complete and pass the modules stipulated in the programme structure will be awarded the Bachelor of Science (Honours) Global Business Management (Human Resources) from Northumbria University, United Kingdom.
The Bachelor’s Degree will be the same as that awarded to the on-campus graduates in the United Kingdom.
Entry Requirements
The Bachelor’s Degree programme accepts a wide range of qualifications, which includes:
Level 5 Entry
- Kaplan Diploma
- Polytechnic Diploma
- BTEC HNC
- Other Diplomas or foreign qualifications will be assessed on a case-by-case basis
Level 6 Entry
- Kaplan Advanced Diploma in relevant subject area
- BTEC HND
- Foundation Degree
- Other equivalent Advanced Diploma1 in relevant subject area
1 Equivalent to RQF Level 5
English Requirement
- GCE O-Level English language subject (Grade C6 and above); OR
- IELTS 6.5 or equivalent
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In all cases, the final decision on admission to the programme rests with the University.
Work Experience
When required, work experience will be applied as part of the admissions process. Any work experience assessment and related admissions decisions will be conducted by the University, and lead to the recognition of the achievement of learning outcomes and the award of University Credit.
Career Opportunities
After graduation, students may choose to pursue the following roles, including, but not limited to:
- Administration Executive
- Business Advisor
- Business Development Executive
- Human Resource Compliance Executive
- Human Resource Executive
- Payroll Executive
- Procurement Officer
- Retail Executive
- Sales Executive
Modules
Core Modules
This Bachelor’s Degree programme may be completed in a minimum of 16 months for Level 5 Entry or 8 months for Level 6 Entry* on a part-time basis. The following modules are covered in the programme:
Level 5 Entry
- Academic Skills and Employability
- Digital Business Models, Marketing and Operations
- Ethics in Business
- Human Resource Management Essentials
- Management Enquiry
- Management Research and Analysis
- Project Management
- Resourcing and Development for Diversity
- Responsible Strategy
- Strategic Frameworks and Cultural Contexts in International Management
- Transforming Self and Organisations
Level 6 Entry*
- Career Development and Research Informed Learning
- Contemporary Business Enquiry
- Ethics in Business
- Project Management
- Responsible Strategy
- Transforming Self and Organisations
*Applicants with Northumbria University-recognised Kaplan Advanced Diplomas or private Advanced Diplomas will be exempted from Year 1 (Level 5) of the programme and can gain entry to Year 2 (Level 6) of the programme.
Delivery Method
Students will attend a combination of lectures, tutorials and workshops in this programme. Classes are conducted on weekday evenings and weekends.
Assessment Methods
Each module is assessed by any combination of class participation, presentations, projects or written assignments. Assessment methods may vary according to individual module requirements.
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