Business Management
Business management with a human resource management specialism addresses the most fundamental resource any organisation possesses: its people. Human resource management encompasses recruitment and selection, learning and development, performance management, reward, employee relations, organisational design and the legal and ethical frameworks that govern the employment relationship. Understanding these areas within a broader business management context means you can see how people management connects to strategy, culture and commercial performance across an organisation as a whole.
At the University of Westminster you will study the full range of business management functions alongside specialist HR knowledge and practice, developing the tools, techniques and expertise to manage people effectively in modern organisations. The programme is career-focused from the outset, with opportunities to apply your learning by coaching other students, designing assessments and conducting interviews, giving you practical experience that goes beyond most degree programmes. The course runs over three years full time and includes a sandwich year in industry, a year abroad and work placement opportunities, providing a genuinely comprehensive professional and international preparation.
Graduates of business management with HR are well placed for roles in HR generalist and specialist functions within organisations of every kind, including talent acquisition, learning and development, organisational development, employee relations and HR business partnering. The broader business management foundation also opens routes into general management, operations, project management and consultancy. Professional membership and qualification with the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development provides a recognised credential for those moving into HR careers.
Further study at postgraduate level in human resource management, business administration or organisational behaviour is a natural next step for those seeking specialist or leadership roles.