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Business Management (Human Resource Management)

BA (Hons) & Foundation Year

Summary

Study level

Undergraduate

Award

Foundation Year Entry Degrees

Full time

4 years

Location

Berlin

Faculty of Business

What makes Arden University special?

Experience Student Life in Berlin

Berlin combines world-class culture, creativity, and international energy with a vibrant student community. It's a city that offers opportunities to grow both academically and personally.

Modern Learning Support with iLearn

Your studies are supported by digital learning resources that help you prepare for classes, review materials, and stay connected with your programme throughout your studies.

Full support both online and on-site

We're also proud to offer non-standard entry, meaning your work experience and previous qualifications are taken into account when assessing your application.

Strong focus on employability

You will gain in-depth subject knowledge and transferable skills that employers from a huge range of industries will value. Many of our courses at Arden are also accredited by leading professional bodies in the UK.

Course Overview

Human Resource Management is vital to the operations of any business or organisation worldwide. Studying towards an undergraduate degree qualification in business and HR is a fantastic opportunity to kick start your career in this industry. Our foundation programmes combined with an undergraduate degree provide you with the opportunity to really focus on your study skills, before developing skills in business and human resource management, with a CMI accredited degree.

Are you interested in people management and how to decrease staff turnover and increase productivity? This programme is designed to develop students with strong business skills that can be applied globally to a range of sectors, before going on to specialise in HR strategy, management methods, and employment law.

Completing a foundation level before undergraduate level study gives you the opportunity to develop the core academic skills you need to successfully complete a degree. You’ll increase your confidence in your research, literacy, and numeracy, and then gain a specific grounding in business and HR with modules exploring the structure of organisations and how businesses utilise technology. With this foundation, you’ll then be able to springboard straight into an undergraduate degree.

Accreditation and Memberships

ILM Accredited

ILM accreditation awards a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management upon graduation, which costs up to £3,000 if pursued independently.

CMI Accredited

This course awards a CMI Level 5 Diploma in Management & Leadership and offers CMI Foundation Chartered Manager Status.

BGA Membership

Arden University is a member of the Business Graduates Association (BGA), meaning students will receive complementary BGA membership.

AACSB Membership

Arden University is a member of the prestigious Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).

The Institute of Enterprise and Entrepreneurs (IOEE)

This course awards the IOEE Professional Extended Diploma in Business Innovation and Growth.

ILM Accredited

ILM accreditation awards a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management upon graduation, which costs up to £3,000 if pursued independently.

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Professional accreditation

This course is accredited by the Chartered Management Institute, supporting your career and connecting you with likeminded professionals.

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Course details and modules

You’ll begin with fundamental academic skills, and gradually build on your knowledge to gain core business skills alongside human resource knowledge and experience. As you progress you will cover more advanced topics such as strategic issues in human resource management, managing others, and contemporary management issues.

As you near the end of your degree with Arden University you will also gain a clearer idea of your career path and what sector of business and human resource management most appeals to you.

Modules

You have 4 years to complete this course, meaning that you can take 1 year to complete each level.

Foundation Year Modules

Preparing for University Success
Exploring the Business Environment
Advancing your Academic Skills
Becoming an Effective Leader
Planning for Your Future Success
Investigation & Innovation Project

Year 2

Developing Personal and Management Skills
Understanding the Business Environment
Principles of Marketing
Introduction to Finance
People in Organisations
Managing Human Resources

Year 3

Managing Across Cultures
Business Processes
Enterprise and Entrepreneurship
Business Analysis
Planning Human Resources
Managing Change in Organisations

Year 4

Contemporary Management Issues
Strategic Management
Managing Self and Others
Strategic Issues in HRM
Research Methods and Dissertation

How do we assess you?

The way we assess our students provides you with the opportunity to demonstrate your strengths in a variety of ways. That’s why we choose a range of different methods to keep track of your progress. These include:

Assignments
Essays
Discussion based assessments
Presentations
Case studies
Portfolios of work

Study options

This course is available to study full time in Berlin through our blended learning study mode in Berlin, Germany.

The course is also available to students via online learning.

"I was already in the working world and running two businesses. Not to mention I also have a young family, so the freedom online learning offered, and the cost effectiveness of the course, was a big draw for me."

Adrian Williams

BA Business (Human Resource Management)

Full-time study in Berlin

How does it work?

Full-time study in Berlin is ideal for students who want to benefit from regular face-to-face teaching and learning alongside their tutors and classmates.

You’ll study at our Berlin campus, where teaching takes place in person and attendance in Berlin is required throughout your studies. Alongside your scheduled classes, you’ll also use our online learning platform, ilearn, to access study materials and support your independent learning.

Studying in Berlin also gives you the opportunity to experience life as an international student in one of Europe’s most dynamic and historic cities.

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Free German Language Courses

While studying this course you’ll have the opportunity to take part in our introductory German language courses, free of charge, totalling 140 hours and covering levels A1 and A2. Learning the German language will not only enhance your overall experience here at Arden Berlin, but also open doors to exciting prospects if you plan to stay and work in Germany after graduation.

Part time online learning

How does it work?

Studying the BA Business Management online gives you the ultimate in convenience. You can enrol with Arden from anywhere in the world and study your degree from the comfort of home, without the requirement to attend classes in a physical location.

Our online students study their degree through ilearn, Arden’s university campus in the cloud. ilearn provides everything you need to study at University. It offers an integrated virtual learning experience, including your virtual classroom, lecture theatre, and online library which gives you access to almost half a million books and journals – yours for free while you study with us).

ilearn is also integrated with Zoom, making it easier to chat with your course tutor during your scheduled seminar sessions. You can even integrate our study materials into your Kindle, making it possible to study wherever you have you Kindle handy.

Studying online doesn’t mean studying alone. As well as receiving regular feedback and guidance from your course tutor, you’ll be studying with likeminded students who you can meet with through our Unitu community, and you’ll have access to community message boards to discuss your course and the topics being raised within it. We’ve even set up community boards embedded into each of the course modules so you can have discussions with your tutor and classmates on the topics you’re currently learning.

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Entry requirements

At Arden University we consider applications on a case by case basis. If you have significant work experience, have qualifications you have gained elsewhere, or a degree or qualification that isn't a clear pathway to this degree - we are more than happy to discuss your application.

What you need to study with us

Our aim is to make learning as accessible as possible by ensuring that you can study in a flexible and convenient way. That's why we keep our requirements simple. All you need is a laptop or desktop PC (we recommend one running the latest version of Windows), and a good internet connection. Through ilearn, our online university campus in the cloud, you'll be able to access your course calendar, support services, learning materials, and our online library containing thousands of ebooks, as well as tools for creating assignments, keeping notes, and collaborating with other students on your course.

Eligibility

To be able to study this course, we need to see that you have:

Passes at grade C (grade 4) or above in three subjects at GCSE level OR 45 credits at Level 2 or equivalent – if your qualifications are older than 3 years we would also ask to see a professional CV.
Applicants may be considered based on a minimum of 12 months of professional work experience evidenced with a CV and Reference if they do not meet the qualification requirements.
We also offer this course as a standard bachelor’s degree without foundation year. To view the course details, please click here.

Candidates are required to submit a personal statement (of between 350-550 words) or attend an interview demonstrating an ability to study for the programme. This statement should include:

Your motivation for undertaking the programme
Why you’ve chosen your particular course
Any long-term goals or career aspirations

English Proficiency

IELTS 5.5 (no less than 5.0 in any element); or TOEFL 46-59; or equivalent

Course fees and funding

You may qualify for a scholarship

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Meet the faculty

At Arden University, we develop our human resource management degree programmes to give you the most relevant, useful, and forward-thinking people management skills, so you are prepared to succeed in current and future work environments across diverse industries. I look forward to welcoming you to the Arden University family.

Professor Dilshad Sheikh

Dean of the Faculty of Business

Career prospects

The dynamic landscape of Human Resource Management in business creates a constant need for talented professionals, offering our graduates a wide range of fulfilling and lucrative career paths to choose from.

Average Annual Salary for an HR Manager in Germany is €51,433 *.
Average Annual Salary for an HR Consultant in Germany is €55,000*.
Average Annual Salary for a Recruitment Consultant in Germany is €30,126*.

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Related courses

What can a business and human resource management degree with foundation do for me?

Once you graduate, you’ll have an internationally recognised undergraduate degree, which will help you progress your career in your chosen sector. You’ll graduate with:

An understanding of the strategic contribution human resource management has within an organisation
A strong variety of core business management skills
Skills in data analysis, problem-solving, self-management, negotiation, persuasion, and presentation
An awareness of entrepreneurial approaches and the commercial business skills that best encourage growth and support the creation of new business
An ability to apply theoretical business and management concepts to create practical solutions to complex problems.

What can I do after Arden University?

Human resources, management, and recruiting are all key elements to so many businesses. You’ll be able to consider both the public and private sectors and whether you’d prefer a large international organisation or a smaller independent agency. Some job roles you might want to explore include:

Change Manager
Recruiter
Careers Advisor
Human Resources Manager
Management Consultant
Office Manager
Learning and Development Officer

You can also go on to study at postgraduate level. We offer a variety of programmes including a selection of MBAs. You can see the range of available postgraduate programmes here and our MBAs here.

Industry skills

Chartered Management Institute (CMI)

The Chartered Management Institute (CMI) promotes excellence in UK management and leadership. The institute aims to boost career development across the management sector and connect you with likeminded professionals across diverse sectors.

As the CMI possesses a Royal Charter, they are the only organisation in the UK that can award Chartered Manager status to their members – the gold standard in management. They are also active in business policy making across the globe, and ensure that their more than 140,000 members are represented in policy decision making.

As an Arden student, you’ll have free CMI Membership throughout your studies, giving you access to a range of additional resources including a mentoring service and invitations to networking events both online and offline.

The Institute of Enterprise and Entrepreneurs (IOEE)

This course awards the IOEE Professional Diploma in Enterprise and Entrepreneurship

The Institute of Enterprise and Entrepreneurs (IOEE) is the first learning institute dedicated to developing and recognising enterprise and entrepreneurial skills. Arden University has been recognised as an IOEE Academy and our courses are accredited. This demonstrates our commitment to enterprise and equipping students with the skills needed to set up and run their own business, work in a small enterprise, or bring entrepreneurial skills to a larger organisation.

Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) membership.

Arden University is a member of the prestigious Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). AACSB International is a global association of leaders in education and business dedicated to supporting and advancing quality business education worldwide.

This membership reflects the fact that Arden University has successfully matched the high standards required by the AACSB, and enables the sharing of ideas and the exchange best practises between global business schools. Membership also gives our faculty members access to in-depth data and research to support the development of our courses and teaching methods, ensuring that we are able to provide you with the best possible university experience.

Business Graduates Association (BGA)

Arden University’s Faculty of Business is an esteemed member institution of the Business Graduates Association (BGA), an international quality assurance body of world-leading education providers who share a commitment for responsible management practices and lifelong learning. Membership with the BGA means that Arden University will support its students’ professional growth, allowing them to contribute to an international network in which ‘Leaders Never Stop Learning’.