Course summary

Why study BA Business Management (Human Resources Management) at Middlesex University? If you want to learn how businesses work and how to manage people, then this is the degree for you. You’ll learn about the theory and practice of how businesses operate and what their environments are like. You’ll also study a variety of management styles, alongside the law and practices related to managing people. You’ll be supported by a team of tutors who have industry experience. You will be exposed to key HR practices such as hiring practices, HR law, the ethics of employment and other abilities you'll need during your career. You’ll undertake a work placement so you can apply your skills to a live work setting. Using our industry connections, we'll help you find a role in the HR team of a top company, in an industry relevant to your interests. You can do this over the course of a year or over two summers. Past students have done placements with the NHS, The Walt Disney Company, and Hays Recruitment. Develop your business and human resources skills Developing the essential skills and knowledge to succeed in business management, you will focus on modules such as strategic management, leadership, and business development. You’ll build your key business skills with us, including workshops, role-plays and discussions as you analyse case studies and business management practices. We also ensure that you build your specialist knowledge and the ability to deal with stakeholders, business resourcing and process, as well as understanding strategy, production and distribution of products and services. Our graduates have gone on to successful careers all over the world. Using the knowledge and skills learned with us they've started jobs in companies across the world, including places like Western Union, Emirates and Santander. Get the support you need to succeed Our personalised approach gives you the support you need to succeed as a student. While you are an undergraduate or foundation year student, you’ll have a Personal Tutor directly related to your course. If you need support with academic writing, numeracy and library skills, we’ll be sure to provide it. Our Student Learning and Graduate Academic Assistants have studied your subject and can support you based on their own experience. If you have an interest in gaining specialist HR knowledge and want to learn about the larger business landscape, then this is the course for you. Diversity of Students and Faculty The program has a strong culture of fostering and supporting equal opportunities for students of all ages, backgrounds and outlooks. Such diversity of thinking, experiences and skills exists also amongst our academic staff so they can better serve and address your needs.