Funding
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Money MattersExpertise in human resource management goes hand-in-hand with commercial acumen and entrepreneurial ambition.
The world of business is always evolving, adapting to new technology, moving with geopolitical events and reacting to the shifting financial climate. But there is one constant: people. Growth, change, success – it’s only possible with a well-managed workforce, no matter what the industry or sector.
By focusing on the human element of effective business leadership, this is a course that offers vital transferrable skills, providing the first steps of a range of career paths. You’ll leave us equipped to pursue roles across a vast range of sectors in a wide variety of disciplines.
We’ve built an impressive network with industry experts and major employers, sharing understanding and opportunity. For us, it means keeping our expertise at the cutting edge of business and...
3 years full-time
4 years with placement
4 years overseas study
4 years with foundation
You’ll study a valuable blend of topics to give you a solid grounding for your future. On one hand, you’ll get an insider’s perspective on business operations, from strategic planning and accounting techniques to sustainable development and digital technologies. On the other, you’ll delve into the principles of managing, leading and developing people, looking at areas like employment relations and organisational behaviour, as well as workplace psychology and cross-cultural management.
You will enrol on the three year course, which will give you the flexibility to choose a year on placement or to study abroad once you have started - meaning you would complete your degree over four years if you chose one of these options.
Foundation year
This course has a foundation year available. For more information visit the foundation year page.
Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business
Business School Impact System (BSIS)
EFMD Quality Improvement System
The Global Institute of Organizational Coaching
Teaching Excellence Framework 2023-2027
Whether you’ve already made your decision about what you want to study, or you’re just considering your options, there are lots of ways you can meet us and find out more about student life at Manchester Met.
We offer:
Your studies are supported by a department of committed and enthusiastic teachers and researchers, experts in their chosen field.
We often link up with external professionals too, helping to enhance your learning and build valuable connections to the working world.
Full-time fee: £9,250 per year. This tuition fee is agreed subject to UK government policy and parliamentary regulation and may increase each academic year in line with inflation or UK government policy for both new and continuing students.
Full-time fee: £18,500 per year. Tuition fees will remain the same for each year of your course providing you complete it in the normal timeframe (no repeat years or breaks in study).
A degree typically comprises 360 credits, a DipHE 240 credits, a CertHE 120 credits, and an integrated masters 480 credits. The tuition fee for the placement year for those courses that offer this option is £1,850, subject to inflationary increases based on government policy and providing you progress through the course in the normal timeframe (no repeat years or breaks in study). The tuition fee for the study year abroad for those courses that offer this option is £1,385, subject to inflationary increases based on government policy and providing you progress through the course in the normal timeframe (no repeat years or breaks in study).
All of the books required for the course are available from the library. The University also has PC labs and a laptop loan service. However, many students choose to buy some of the core textbooks for the course and/or a laptop. Students may also need to print their assignments and other documents. Campus printing costs start from 5p per page. Estimated costs are £300 for a laptop up to £100 each year for books and printing.
Find out more about financing your studies and whether you may qualify for one of our bursaries and scholarships
Money MattersStudying business and human resource management gives you the opportunity to improve your employability by developing skills and knowledge in two complementary areas.
Not only will you graduate with a thorough understanding of how businesses function, you’ll know how to effectively manage and develop people within organisations.
Previous graduates have kick-started careers in a wide range of roles in:
Some of our of graduates go into training schemes with international companies like IBM, McDonald’s, or GE Healthcare. Some have chosen to develop their careers abroad – in Europe, Asia, and South America.
You can apply for the full-time option of this course through UCAS.
UCAS code(s)N206
Institution code: M40
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You can review our current Terms and Conditions before you make your application. If you are successful with your application, we will send you up to date information alongside your offer letter.
Programme Review
Our programmes undergo an annual review and major review (normally
at 6 year intervals) to ensure an up-to-date curriculum supported by the
latest online learning technology. For further information on when we
may make changes to our programmes, please see the
changes section of our Terms and Conditions.
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