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In a recent report, it was found that 26% of CEOs ranked talent shortage as the top damaging factor to business outlook (Gartner, 2024), highlighting the pressing concern of finding and retaining skilled employees for many companies today. Human Resources plays a key role in all businesses, from talent acquisition, employee training and development, to reinforcing the values of the business, HR helps to drive employee engagement and maintain a positive business culture.
The BSc (Hons) Global Business Management (Human Resources) programme will develop your knowledge and understanding of key areas of global business management, whilst exploring the theory and practice of human resources to prepare you for roles such as Human Resources Manager and Head of Operations.
Key facts
- Learn about the best HR practices in an international context
- Explores areas such as recruitment, retention, and career development in the context of social, economic and demographic changes
- Boost your personal and career progression options with employability and academic-focused modules
- Year One designed specifically for international students
- Top up your existing qualification to a UK honours degree with direct entry onto Level 5 or 6
- Newcastle Business School is accredited by the prestigious Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). According to AACSB, "Approximately 6% of the world's schools offering business degree education have achieved AACSB accreditation, demonstrating a commitment to high-quality, rigorous standards, innovation, and continuous process improvement. Read more about our 'double' AACSB Accreditation
What will I study?
The BSc (Hons) Global Business Management (Human Resources) programme has been designed specifically to provide you with a broad foundation of business and management knowledge while developing your understanding, application and critical evaluation of human resources in a global context.
The programme makes use of appropriate technologies to support and enhance your learning experience. These technologies include an online learning platform that provides access and supporting learning materials, where appropriate lecture capture is used to support and review your learning. Additional materials include an online reading list and guidance and direction for your independent learning.
How will I be taught and assessed?
- Teaching is delivered through a mix of lectures, interactive seminars, computer-based workshops, and self-directed and group activities, totalling 9 hours per week
- You're expected to engage in independent study, around 31 hours per week
- Assessments take place through coursework only
- Taught by experienced lecturers and academics who use their industry experience to demonstrate how theories translate into real-life situations
- Technology-enhanced learning (TEL) is embedded throughout the course to guide your preparation for seminars and independent research
- Benefit from weekly academic support sessions designed to build your ability and confidence as an academic learner
- You will be assigned a guidance tutor at induction who you will meet regularly during your studies
Upon graduating from this course, you will be able to pursue roles within business management and human resources, both in the UK and around the world, including:
- Human Resources Manager
- HR Advisor
- People Consultant
- Head of Operations
- Employee Relations Specialist
- Recruitment Manager
- Head of Human Resources
This programme will boost your employability outcomes by providing you with a key set of sought-after skills. At Northumbria, you will develop critical reflection, self-learning, collaboration, curiosity, and the ability to apply your knowledge to solve problems in sustainable and ethical ways.
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Upon graduating from this course, you will be able to pursue roles within business management and human resources, both in the UK and around the world, including:
- Human Resources Manager
- HR Advisor
- People Consultant
- Head of Operations
- Employee Relations Specialist
- Recruitment Manager
- Head of Human Resources
This programme will boost your employability outcomes by providing you with a key set of sought-after skills. At Northumbria, you will develop critical reflection, self-learning, collaboration, curiosity, and the ability to apply your knowledge to solve problems in sustainable and ethical ways.
Year One
Students with good high school grades (or equivalent), joining on Level 4 will study our International Year One.
Year Two
- Academic Skills and Employability
- Human Resource Management Essentials
- Strategic Frameworks and Cultural Contexts in International Management
- Digital Business Models, Marketing and Operations
- Management Research and Analysis
- Resourcing and Development for Diversity
- Academic Language Skills for Northumbria London Campus (0 credits – optional)
Year Three
- Responsible Strategy
- Transforming Self and Organisations
- Project Management
- Ethics in Business
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