University of Lancashire - Postgraduate Open Evening
18 Mar 2026, 16:00
Preston

Course overview
This course is taught through block learning. Find out more at https://www.lancashire.ac.uk/study/block-learning
Develop core business skills on our Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year. This course prepares you to become an effective line manager in your chosen business. It will also help your career as an emerging HR professional.
Why study with us
Learn how organisations operate and the importance of effective Human Resource Management. You'll become an independent learner with the skills, knowledge, and experience to make informed decisions about your future career.
The course content is dynamic, and evolves as business issues change - you’ll gain the skills to succeed in a changing world.
Put theory into practice with the option of taking a one-year paid placement, a short-term internship or some volunteering.
What you’ll do
Interactive workshop sessions will develop you as an independent student. You'll complete a specific research project through survey design and analysis.
Learn from industry-experienced lecturers through a combination of seminar sessions. Helping to develop you as a highly employable individual.
Hearing from regular guest speakers will give you a perspective from some of today’s leading business minds.
Future Careers
Foundation Year programmes have an equal focus on business and management. So our graduates are highly employable, in a wide range of business areas including industry, commerce and the public sector.
This course may be available at alternative locations, please check if other course options are available.
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