Human Resource Management [with Foundation Year]

Build the knowledge and specialist expertise you need to work in HR management, including recruitment, development and training.

Develop an in-depth knowledge of organisational types, objectives, and managerial and strategic approaches. Learn about key HR Management concepts and grapple with some common challenges in managing human resources, including the legal context in which HRM professionals work.

Acquire the skills to analyse and solve problems, and a keen awareness and appreciation of the considerations involved in managing people. Learn to work effectively with stakeholders and become skilled at addressing human resource-related issues in large and smaller organisations. We’ll cover employee wellbeing and resilience and explore new approaches for optimising organisational performance.

Throughout the course you’ll find there’s an emphasis on developing important transferable skills and knowledge. You’ll learn about the environment in which businesses operate, including the economic, technological, demographic, ethical, legal, political, socio-cultural and cross-cultural aspects. You’ll explore the world of business in general, the global business environment, financial management, digital business and marketing and employment law.

Why ARU?

• Gain real-world experience through industry-led Live Brief projects.

• Benefit from small class cohorts where we’ll know and support you.

• Build confidence and influencing skills through presenting your work.

• Develop highly valued transferrable skills to enable career pivots.

• Learn from sector experienced, expert lecturers.

Course Modules

Year 1

• Contemporary Issues

• Literacies in Higher Education

• Extended Project

• Into ARU

Year 2

• Introduction to Financial Analysis and Management

• Digital Business and Principles of Marketing

• Global Business Environment and International Strategy

• Organisational Behaviour

• Introduction to Business Contracts and the Law

Year 3

• HRM for Organisational Performance

• Ruskin Module (15 credits)

• Using Business Information in HR Practice

• Project Management

• Entrepreneurial Practice

Year 4

• Global HRM Practice

• Reward Management

• Leadership in a Digital World

• Employment Law and Relations (30 credits)

• Undergraduate Major Project (30 credits)

All assessment is designed to allow you to demonstrate what you’ve learned, and to make sure you’re developing the abilities and skills you need to complete the course. You can expect an interesting mix of coursework and activity-based assignments. The assessments could include problem-solving activities, consultancy projects, presentations and group or individual reports.