This course explores the theoretical and practical aspects of Human Resource Management, with an emphasis on the vital contribution to business success made by the people of an organisation.

Human Resource Management is broadly defined as all those activities associated with the management of employment relationships. It is concerned with developing structures and systems which promote the effective management of people, working closely with senior managers, line managers and the various departments of organisations to build, maintain and develop an effective workforce.

The course will prepare you for a human resource management or managerial career in industry or the public sector. Specialised careers include recruitment consultant, employee relations officer, training and development officer, HR officer, and talent and learning specialist.

This course includes the opportunity to undertake a one-year salaried placement working with companies locally, nationally or internationally.

Year 1

• Management Development Programme
• Business Ethics
• Marketing
• Management Concepts
• The Financial Environment
• Introduction to Management Accounting
• Introductory Economics
• People Management
• International Management

Year 2

• Personal and Business Finance
• Entrepreneurship and Intrapreneurship: Foundation *
• Organisational Behaviour
• Operations Management
• Business Law
• Contemporary Human Resource Management
• Management of Change
• Business Ideas and Opportunities

You may also choose to study abroad with a partner foreign university in Europe, the USA or Canada during semester 1 of year 2.

Year 3

• Placement Route:
  • Placement
  • Management in Practice
  • Research Methods
• Non-Placement Route:
  • Research Methods 
  • Corporate Governance
  • Fundamentals of Employment Law
  • PR Strategy and Specialisms
  • New Business Project
  • Managing Projects
  • Management of Innovation*
• Advanced Entry Route:
  • Research Methods 
  • Corporate Governance
  • Fundamentals of Employment Law
  • PR Strategy and Specialisms
  • New Business Project
  • Contemporary Human Resource Management
  • Management of Change
• Study Abroad Route:
  • Study in Europe, USA or Canada

Year 4

• Dissertation
• International HRM
• Employee Resourcing and Development
• Employment Law for Managers
• Employee Relations and Reward
• Collective Employment Law
• Leadership

* module not yet viewable

SQA Higher: BBBC

GCE A Level: BCC

Irish Leaving Certificate Higher: B2B2BC1

IB Diploma: 27

Alternative Qualifications: Equivalent overseas qualifications and some access programmes will be considered. Applications welcomed from students with alternative qualifications and relevant work experience.

Degree Link Programme: A relevant HNC from one of our partner FE colleges may be considered for year 2 entry. A relevant HND from one of our partner FE colleges may be considered for year 3 entry. Students will follow the class-based taught route as an alternative to a placement in year 3.

* All entry requirements listed here should be used as a guide and represent the minimum required to be considered for entry. Applicants who are made a conditional offer of a place may be asked to achieve more than is stated.

Each of the courses within the Management Programme offers the opportunity to undertake a one-year salaried placement. Through our placement opportunities, you can work with small, medium or large companies based locally, nationally or internationally and undertake real jobs, with real salaries and real responsibilities.

Many of our placement students have had the opportunity to go on business trips, work with senior managers and directors, and take responsibility for their own projects.

We have also had a small number of students run their own company instead of participating in a traditional placement. These students are given business advice by academic staff from our Centre for Entrepreneurship and assigned to an industry mentor.

If you are a Scottish resident or EU national you are not liable to pay fees and should apply to SAAS for funding.

Students from other parts of the UK should visit the appropriate website:

• England - http://www.studentfinanceengland.co.uk/
• Wales - http://www.studentfinancewales.co.uk/
• Northern Ireland - http://www.studentfinanceni.co.uk/

Scholarships

A number of scholarships are available to students studying within the Management Programme many of which include a placement and financial funding during your course. The following scholarships are available to students on this course:

• Talisman
• KCA Deutag
• The Fiona Fuller Business Scholarship sponsored by Pöyry

All course fees are reviewed annually and subject to change. Published fees apply to the course's mode of delivery.

All applications should be made through UCAS. You must apply online at www.ucas.com/students/apply.

Once you register and create your username and password you are guided through the process of applying. After submission, log in to your UCAS Track account and you can see the progress of your application, view and respond to your offers.

This course will prepare you for a human resource management or managerial career in industry or the public sector. Specialised careers include recruitment consultant, employee relations officer, training and development officer, HR officer, and talent and learning specialist.