The University for World-Class Professionals. Human Resource. Management. B (Hons) Management for Business

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1 The University for World-Class Professionals <title> Human Resource Management B (Hons) Human Resource Management for Business

2 Welcome to the Department of Management Welcome to the Department of Management, housed in the vibrant Business School at the heart of the All Saints Campus, in central Manchester. As well as providing world-class facilities, we are committed to ensuring that our students have a great experience whilst studying with us and are fully equipped to hit the ground running as they embark on their future careers. Our academic staff are active in their professions, with many holding qualifications from professional bodies, such as the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), the association that represents Human Resource Management professionals. Our teaching staff also have broad experience of working across a number of businesses. Staff research expertise is also reflected in the wide range of academic programmes on offer throughout the department. Our evolving portfolio of degrees are designed to provide you with a current understanding of business and management in the 21st Century. As well as providing formal placement and overseas study activity, work-related learning occurs through a structured programme of volunteering, engagement with professional bodies and a Management Society, which is ran by the Department. The Student Xchange offers opportunities to work with local businesses and organisations on particular projects, to support academic studies and gain vital work experience. Throughout your time at MMU you are also encouraged to develop your own entrepreneurial skills through a variety of initiatives such as the Business Start Up Bootcamp, the Going Freelance programme for future freelancers and the New Directions skills development scheme. The Department of Management is a great place to study and enjoy student life and we look forward to welcoming you to our campus. Diane Wright Head of Department Professional Accreditation Graduating with BA (Hons) Human Resource Management or M.HRM (Hons) Human Resource Management qualifies you for CIPD Intermediate level and Advanced level diplomas respectively.

3 Contents 4 Courses 8 CIPD and you 9 The Centre for People and Performance 10 Foundation year 11 Placement Year 12 Wealth of experience 14 Studying 16 Student experience 20 Global connections 24 Come and meet us 27 Courses fact file Human Resource Management Many of the key challenges facing organisations today, whether they are small businesses or large multinationals, revolve around managing their people. From debates around fair and transparent rewards for top management, through to the implementation of flexible work practices such as zero hours contracts, and how to manage best the talent within an organisation in order to enhance performance, are all challenges for the HR manager to consider and implement. Knowledge of employment law and employee relations, alongside an understanding of how to incentivise individuals and teams are vital for anyone wanting to build a career in human resource (HR) management whether in the UK or in an international context. Studying human resource management will equip you with the necessary skills to manage people within organisations. Why study at Manchester Metropolitan University? MMU has an established reputation of producing top quality managers. We are an Approved Centre for the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), which means that our HR courses are recognised and accredited by the professional body, which means you can gain dual awards and become members of the Institute. Our undergraduate HR programmes have also seen our graduates move into specialist and generalist management positions in large multinationals and SMEs around the UK and globally. Whether you choose to follow a threeyear degree route or our four-year integrated Masters or placement routes, as a Manchester Metropolitan University graduate, you will be able to benefit from our strong links with employers and industry. Our graduates have established successful careers in the HR professions, with alumni returning for further study on our popular postgraduate HRM courses, returning to the Business School as guest speakers or becoming advisors to our degree programmes to maintain their practical and professional relevance. We are growing our suite of HR related degrees and now offer an integrated masters with the innovative, four-year Integrated Masters in Human Resource Management (M.HRM) with industrial experience. This means you can gain both work experience and advanced HRM skills in your fourth year of study, while at the same time gaining a postgraduate qualification in the same time period as you would study for an undergraduate one. Developing skills and knowledge for rewarding careers As with all degrees at MMU, our HR degrees encourage strategic awareness, providing insights into organisational planning, strategy, enterprise, and competitive positioning that is necessary for successful modern businesses. Alongside this, we develop your key personal skills, enhancing your ability to make the best of yourself, become an early career professional and mobilise others. mmu.ac.uk/hrm 3

4 Our HRM programmes Human Resource Management is all about people. People are vital to the success of any business and working in HR means you will have to manage issues related to people within an organisation, and the environment within which they work. Human Resource Management BA (Hons) This degree enables you to develop the skills, knowledge and understanding to become a successful human resources professional. Human resource management is a key business discipline, because attracting, training and retaining the right staff directly affects the performance of a business. Consequently, intelligent organisations and companies invest in their human resources departments and smaller companies will either employ someone with HR knowledge or outsource this element of their business to a HR consultancy. The role of a HR professional can be very diverse and you can choose to concentrate upon particular areas, or work across a number of HR spheres. The course will focus on core human resource management areas, such as HR strategy, effective organisational structure, staff recruitment and retention, training and development, employment law and equality and diversity, as well as how leaders develop and motivate their employees to achieve high standards of performance. The course will develop your personal, interpersonal, coaching, mentoring and group skills so that you can become an effective manager in any business sector. You will also study strategic issues such as the relations between employees and employee organisations, the structure of labour markets, and the wider impact an organisation can have on a variety of stakeholders, such as the local community in which it operates. Typical units of study may include the following, but can be subject to change. Year 1 You will study four, 30-credit units: Dynamic Business Environment This unit introduces the topics of markets and globalisation, technological development, fundamental macroeconomic elements and concepts in addition to social, cultural and ecological factors that an organisation should be considering when in operation. Finance and Accounting Information for Managers On completing this unit, you will be able to analyse basic financial statements and extract relevant data to assess financial performance of an organisation and assist in making business decisions. Understanding and Managing People This unit provides you with a broad understanding of a range of critical concepts and models that are related to understanding and managing people. You will also learn about work and behaviour in both national and international organisations. Human Resource Management in Practice This unit will help you identify, apply and evaluate a range of key human resource management concepts and theories that are related to the management of people. Year 2 You will study three, 30-credit units and one optional unit: Learning, Coaching and Development You will gain a valuable understanding of learning styles, the training cycle, skills of training and coaching, leadership theories and teamwork. Other key themes you will explore are ethics in training and coaching, employability through personal development and e-learning. Managing Effective Organisations This unit prepares you to engage critically with the concept and practice of management. The unit examines some of the most significant activities and processes associated with management, including the ways in which culture, ethics, gender, politics and power come to shape how management is seen and practiced. Employment Law and Employment Relations This unit will introduce you to employment relations, the parties managing the employment relationship and the themes of conflict and voice. You will also explore the fundamental sources of employment law. Optional units: Ideas, Creativity and Entrepreneurship Managing Across Cultures Work Based Learning (Procedures, Policy and Practice) 4 Human Resource Management

5 Year 3 If you are on the placement route, you undertake a minimum of 36 weeks paid work experience between Year 2 and Year 3. If you are on the overseas study route, you study at a university in Europe, North America, Australia or China (Hong Kong) between Year 2 and Year 3. If you are on the full-time route, you progress directly to Year 3. You will study four, 30-credit units: Psychology at Work In this unit, you study how the use of psychology is equipping current and future HR managers with the tools to achieve a more productive and satisfying workplace. Contemporary Perspectives on Human Resource Management This unit will allow you to assess the strategic environment that shapes HRM and will focus on strategies for leading a HR function. You will also examine the key people strategies that organisations expect to deliver enhanced performance. Global Human Resource Management In this unit, you will analyse the key features of employment systems in selected countries, looking at the history of their development and comparing and contrasting their similarities and differences. Business Project Research This is a compulsory unit required for the CIPD award. It is an individual research project, one that enables you to apply the theory you have covered throughout the course in looking at practical HR related issues. You will be supported by an academic supervisor and will have workshops to develop your research skills, but the project itself provides an opportunity for you to develop your critical thinking and project management skills, both of which are crucial for enhancing your graduate employability. This is a dual award degree, so when you graduate, in addition to your degree you will also qualify for the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) Intermediate Level Diploma. mmu.ac.uk/13025 Lesley Halpin A mature student who graduated from the BA (Hons) Human Resource Management degree in 2014 I chose MMU for many reasons. Working as an Executive Assistant for two decades with aspirations of a new career in human resources, the course content looked dynamic, diverse and challenging. The programme has lived up to its expectations and the course has provided a diverse mix of learning and experiences, which will equip and prepare me to pursue my new HR career with confidence. Apart from the many new skills, knowledge and experiences, it has opened doors to new networking opportunities through the Manchester Industrial Relations Society (MIRS), students and tutors, as well as opening new networks from undertaking a Business Research Project within the Banking Sector. MMU s two-day Boot Camp for new business ventures was vital in helping me to prepare for setting up my own HR Business (VPA Services). mmu.ac.uk/hrm 5

6 For those committed to a career involving the management of people, the M.HRM will really make you stand out from the crowd, combining academic study at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels with valuable industrial experience. This four-year course is designed to equip you with the competencies needed to hit the ground running in a HRM/HRD role, and includes advanced-level CIPD recognition. Dr Krystal Wilkinson Senior Lecturer in Human Resource Management Human Resource Management (Integrated Masters) M.HRM (Hons) As an exciting, alternative flavour to our successful BA (Hons) Human Resource Management programme, the four-year Integrated Masters in Human Resource Management (with industrial experience) provides more advanced students with shorter, but more frequent, practical experience in both years two and three. In your final year, you will be suitably equipped academically and practically to study a range of our established Masters level units in specialisms such as Reward Management. This is a leading-edge programme, welcomed by professional bodies, which is designed to challenge students who wish pursue either a HR specialism or to enhance their general managerial career. Your studies cover the core areas of HR practice including recruitment and selection, equality and diversity, training, performance management, policy development, employment law, and employee relations. You will also analyse and assess strategic HR issues and develop a thorough understanding of cross-cultural management, which is particularly important for today s multicultural workforce and the number of UK and international companies that have overseas operations. The Masters level units in the final year are designed to develop your high-level transferable skills that are valued by employers such as communication and presentation skills, data analysis, team working, and project management, whilst your studies focus on strategic areas of HRM, leadership and management. Typical units of study may include the following but can be subject to change: Year 1 You will study four 30-credit units: Dynamic Business Environment This unit introduces the topics of markets and globalisation, technological development, fundamental macroeconomic elements and concepts in addition to social, cultural and ecological factors that an organisation should be considering when in operation. Finance and Accounting for Managers On completing this unit, you will be able to analyse basic financial statements and extract relevant data to assess financial performance of an organisation and assist in making business decisions. Understanding and Managing People This unit provides you with a broad understanding of a range of critical concepts and models that are related to understanding and managing people. You will also learn about work and behaviour in both national and international organisations. Human Resource Management in Practice This unit will help you identify, apply and evaluate a range of key human resource management concepts and theories that are related to the management of people. Year 2 You will study four 30-credit units: HRM Industrial Experience 1 This is a work experience unit that allows you to undertake a HR-related project for a real organisation. Learning, Coaching and Development This unit improves your self-awareness about the nature of learning. It will also allow you to consider which coaching and development tools and techniques are most beneficial to you and look at those that will enhance your performance at work. Managing Effective Organisations This unit prepares you to engage critically with the concept and practice of management. The unit examines some of the most significant activities and processes associated with management, including the ways in which culture, ethics, gender, politics and power come to shape how management is seen and practiced. Employment Law and Employment Relationships This unit will introduce you to employment relations, the parties managing the employment relationship and the themes of conflict and voice. You will also explore the fundamental sources of employment law. *You will need to have a minimum pass rate of 60% at the end of Year 2 to progress onto M.HRM year 3. If your pass rate is below 60%, you will transfer onto the final year of the BA (Hons) HRM degree. 6 Human Resource Management

7 Building on your industrial experience in years 2 and 3, you will deliver a management research project in your final year, giving you a valuable mix of practical skills and experience to help you stand out to employers. Year 3 You will study four 30-credit units: HRM Industrial Experience 2 This unit is project-based, which intentionally builds on the knowledge and skills you acquired in HRM Industrial Experience 1. In this unit, you will focus on management practice, particularly on an organisation s internal processes and operations. Psychology at Work In this unit, you study how the use of psychology is equipping current and future HR managers with the tools to achieve a more productive and satisfying workplace. Global Human Resource Management In this unit, you will analyse the key features of employment systems in selected countries, looking at the history of their development and comparing and contrasting their similarities and differences. Contemporary Perspectives on Human Resource Management This unit will allow you to assess the strategic environment that shapes HRM and will focus on strategies for leading a HR function. You will also examine the key people strategies that organisations expect to deliver enhanced performance. Year 4 You will study 120 credits in total: Reward Management (15 credits) This unit is about studying contemporary approaches to reward management, in relation to base pay, incentives, benefits and other key areas of reward practice. Employment Resourcing, Relations and Law (30 credits) This unit provides comprehensive coverage of the key strategic HR activities of resourcing and managing employment relationships. You will apply theory and employment law to critically evaluate contemporary practices. Leading, Managing and Developing People (15 credits) This unit provides a critical evaluation of research and debate in the fields of HRM and HR Development. How to lead, manage and develop people are core themes throughout this unit. You will explore the scope and impact of HR management, looking at the theory behind leading and managing people at work. You will also learn about the field of learning and development. Human Resources in Context (15 credits) This unit develops major internal and external contextual issues that shape decision-making in business and in HR management. Developing Skills for Business Leadership (15 credits) This unit will equip you with management, leadership and professional HR skills to support your continuing professional development. Management Project (30 credits) Rounding off the practical and theoretical knowledge and skills acquired over the past three years, this final year unit requires you to deliver a significant piece of research work. You will undertake this, drawing upon academic theory and research to produce a critically reflective report. On completing the course, in addition to your degree, you will qualify for the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) Advanced Level Diploma. mmu.ac.uk/13168 mmu.ac.uk/hrm 7

8 CIPD and you The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) is the professional body for HR and people development. There are over 130,000 members internationally working in HR, learning and development, people management and consulting across private businesses and organisations in the public and voluntary sectors. The role of the CIPD is to champion better work and working lives for the benefit of individuals, business, the economies and society. Happy and motivated employees are more productive at work, which in turn is good for business and society. What is good for business should also be good for people s working lives. The CIPD brings together extensive research, thought leadership, practical advice and guidance for its members. The Institute also provides professional development opportunities and sets rigourous professional standards. This means that as a member, you benefit from better resources and understanding of how organisations, of all kinds, operate, perform and develop their people. We are a CIPD Approved Centre, which means that students on our HRM courses are eligible to join the CIPD as student members. Manchester Metropolitan University Business School is a CIPD Approved Centre. This means that students enrolling on our HRM undergraduate and postgraduate courses are eligible to join the CIPD as student members. On successful completion of the programmes they will benefit from graduating with an internationally recognised qualification and will also be eligible for consideration for CIPD membership. CIPD approved qualifications are highly valued and widely accepted as a requirement of practice by employers throughout the UK and increasingly abroad. 8 Human Resource Management

9 The Centre for People and Performance The Centre for People and Performance (CPP) is part of the Centre for Business and Society, the key research arm of the Business School. CPP is a key research cluster specialising in Human Resource Management and Organisational Behaviour. The researchers at the Centre for People and Performance are at the cutting-edge of human resource management (HRM) and organisational behaviour (OB) fields with access to global links and professional bodies. The Centre works continually with HR practitioners who are studying for their Masters qualification and multi-sector organisations. This means their understanding of contemporary employment and HR issues in a commercial environment is current and unrivalled. The Centre for People and Performance conducts independent research in partnership with a wide range of organisations, to explore the challenges of managing, leading and developing people to create sustainable high-performing organisations. A key ethos at the Centre is that a sustainable high performing organisation is achieved through effective people management and the creation of strong, high-trust employment relations. The Centre delivers bespoke programmes that have a high impact on policy and practice and aims to assist with improving the working lives of employees and makes a positive contribution to organisations. The leading professional association in the field of personal and professional development the Chartered Institute for Personnel and Development (CIPD) recognises the Centre as an approved centre, and the majority of the team are actively involved with the CIPD. Three of the team conducted research that won CIPD awards in 2011, 2012 and Across the CPP team, there is a wide-range of expertise and the Centre has undertaken projects in a number of areas, including: Recruitment, retention and talent management Employment relationships, the psychological contract and employee engagement Policy design and evaluation Pay and remuneration HR practice, staff attitudes and performance Occupational health, stress, health and safety Equality and diversity Human resource development Flexible working Sustainability Personality and self-awareness mmu.ac.uk/hrm 9

10 Foundation Year Each year we accept students onto Foundation Year courses who have the potential ability to study at degree level but who don t have the qualifications to enter directly onto an Honours degree. Each Foundation Year is an integral part of a specific degree course. The content of the Foundation Year is tailored to prepare you for your chosen degree so that you start Year 1 of your linked Honours degree with confidence. A Foundation Year is offered for BA (Hons) Human Resource Management UCAS Code: N602 If you choose the Foundation Year route, you will apply for a four-year course. Once you have passed your Foundation Year you will progress directly onto Year 1 of your linked degree and, if you are a full-time UK student, you will qualify for student financial support for the full duration of your course. Develop your academic and study skills You will study four Foundation Year units designed to develop your academic and study skills: Academic Skills for Higher Education (30 credits) Introduction to Business (30 credits) Business Intelligence (30 credits) Accounting, Finance and Economics for Business (30 credits) Entry requirements for a Foundation Year The typical minimum entry requirements for a degree that includes a Foundation Year are UCAS tariff points. The points must come from full A levels (not AS) or equivalent qualifications, for example BTEC Level 3 Diploma/ Extended Diploma, CACHE Level 3 Diploma. Other vocational qualifications at level 3 will also be considered, for example NVQ. If you have other qualifications that are not included in the UCAS tariff we are happy to consider the suitability of these qualifications. You will also need to have a grade D or above (or an acceptable alternative) in GCSE English language and mathematics. For full details of Foundation Year entry requirements, please visit mmu.ac.uk. If English is not your first language you will also need to have IELTS 5.5 (or an equivalent English language qualification). You will be placed on our Foundation Year International Route which provides additional English language, study skills and tutor support through the English and Academic Practice Unit. Applying for a Foundation Year Honours degrees with a Foundation Year have their own unique UCAS codes which can be found in the grid at the back of this brochure, on the UCAS website or by using Find a Course on our website at mmu.ac.uk. mmu.ac.uk/foundation ucas.com 10 Human Resource Management

11 Placement Year A placement year can be an excellent opportunity to acquire high quality work experience and structured on the job training whilst earning a salary. A placement route is only available to students on the BA (Hons) Human Resource Management degree, while shorter work experience is offered to those on the M.HRM programme. There are also opportunities for you to undertake a placement based project where you research a business issue for your employer. This project can count towards one of your final year units and reduces your workload in your final year. The placement must be a minimum of 36 weeks but it will usually last for 12 months and takes place after your second year of study. We have an established award-winning placement team, who advertise vacancies and can help you find a placement. The team has over 25 years experience of matching students to employers. They advertise over 1,000 vacancies each year, organise an annual placement fair where you meet employers who are actively recruiting placement students, deliver CV workshops, provide one-to-one advice, and will conduct a mock interview with you so you can practice your interview technique. The placement jobs market is competitive and it is your responsibility to be pro-active and apply for vacancies. We recommend that you start researching companies and opportunities during your first year and apply for positions at the start of your second year. Finding the right opportunity and the right position is important because if you are a good match to your placement, your employer could offer you a full-time position when you have graduated. The knowledge and experience that I have gained from my placement has been invaluable. What I knew about HR before I started my placement seems so little to what I know now. Taking a placement has given me an advantage when applying in the future for jobs as I ve now got some HR experience. Nina Dixon BA (Hons) HRM student who completed her placement as a Human Resource Trainee at Smiths News. 90% of business and management students studying at the Business School who took a placement year graduated with a first or 2:1 degree in 2014 mmu.ac.uk/hrm 11

12 Wealth of experience, depth of expertise Meet the teaching staff who teach on the Human Resource Management programmes: I am a Senior Lecturer in organisational behaviour, leading a variety of courses in HRM and HRD related areas and successfully supervising at doctoral level. I led the first BA (Hons) HRM cohort and am proud to have been closely involved with the programme ever since as a teacher and final year tutor. My own research centres around the practical contribution of learning in the workplace applied to a range of issues including female expatriation and executive remuneration. I have also published in international journals and have written on Learning and Development for CIPD. Dr Andrew Rowe Senior Lecturer in Organisational Behaviour I graduated from MMU Business School in 1991 after completing a BSc (Hons) in Business. Later I went on to study a Masters in HRM at the University of Salford and became an Associate member of the CIPD. Whilst working in a range of mid-management roles in the retail sector I became interested in the way in which managers learn and develop, more recently I have been able to combine this interest with studying for a PhD in management learning. My teaching interests are in the field of human resource development, I lead on two units that equip students with a range of skills desired in the workplace, including that of coaching and mentoring, team working and personal development planning. Jill Murray Year one tutor and associate member of the CIPD 12 Human Resource Management

13 After completing my Masters in Human Resource Management at MMU in 2004, I had the skills and confidence to enjoy a varied operational career in HRM, including work in the construction, hospitality and retail sectors. Throughout my operational career, I was able to remain part of the MMU community by working as an Associate Lecturer on the HRM programmes, something that prompted my career change to fulltime academia in I now teach mainly on the MSc programmes, which includes the final year of the M.HRM programme. I am a Chartered Fellow of the CIPD and am very active in my local branch. I maintain excellent links with employers from my own time of working in the industry. Cecilia Ellis Chartered Fellow of the CIPD Dr Krystal Wilkinson Senior Lecturer HRM programmes I am a leading expert in graduate careers and developing leaders through coaching and mentoring. My main responsibilities include academic management, research, and teaching on a range of postgraduate and professional programmes including MSc in HRM, MSc in International HRM and MSc in Leadership. Dr Shirley Jenner Leading expert in graduate careers mmu.ac.uk/hrm 13

14 Studying The academic year is divided into three terms, starting in September. If you enrol on a full-time route you can expect to devote around 35 hours to study each week; if you enrol for a part-time route the hours of study are significantly less, and spread typically over six years. If you are studying on the BA (Hons) Human Resource Management degree, you will typically study four units of 30 credits each per year over a period of three years, or four if you choose to do a placement. These will be made up of core units, with a choice of optional units that you can select from in your second year. If you are on the M.HRM (Hons) Human Resource Management degree, you will study four 30-credit units per year, except in your fourth year, where you will typically study six units, making up 120 credits. Timetabled classes Teaching techniques vary from formal lectures to practical sessions, presentations and group activity, supported by the use of our online Moodle system which will also give you access to your own personalised timetable so you know where you re supposed to be and when. You may find that this is a big shift from 6th Form and A level study: the emphasis at University is on your management of your working week, though we are here to help and guide you. Studying abroad An exchange route is also available to BA (Hons) HRM students. Participating in an exchange programme is a great way to experience another culture, country and education system. On many courses we offer high quality programmes with institutions in many parts of the world, including the USA, Canada, Australia and across Europe. Developing skills It isn t just about study. Many students tell us it is a life-changing experience as they make new friends, explore new places and sample a different lifestyle. Many employers value time spent on exchange programmes. It shows them you are adaptable, confident and not afraid to try new things. Building networks The department s strong links with business professionals and national and international employers provides many opportunities for you to develop your professional networks through guest lectures, specialist events and talks. Assessment There will be a range of written assignments, reports and case study analyses alongside a small number of written examinations. You will also have the opportunity to develop your professional skills, through practice and reflection. You will develop a record of your personal and professional development, including a plan for your future career development. 14 Human Resource Management

15 Online Moodle system providing access to personalised timetable European and world-wide exchange opportunities 90% of HRM students agreed that their communication skills improved while on the course National Student Survey 2015 mmu.ac.uk/hrm 15

16 An award-winning and outstanding student experience We work hard to provide you with a first-class student experience, ensuring that the combination of integrated learning, student support services, a focus on graduate employment and a great social life provide you with a well-rounded education to get you ready for the world after you graduate. First-class learning facilities Throughout your studies you can take advantage of a wide variety of flexible learning opportunities from face-to-face group work, lectures, seminars and tutorials. We have created some of the best learning environments of any university in the UK, from 25-seat tutorial suites to 300-seat lecture theatres, all featuring the latest technology to ensure you get the most out of every lecture, seminar and tutorial. MyMMU Our virtual online learning environment, Moodle, is sector-leading and brings everything together in one place: your student , your personalised course timetable, coursework, teaching materials, assessment deadline reminders, exams schedule, study materials, reading lists, online articles, audio and video clips, along with your assessment marks and feedback on your work from your tutor. It also provides a channel for keeping in touch with your tutors and fellow students outside of class and you can also use it to check updates on your fees and finance, the library and career development resources. University IT and technical suites Our technical suites are of the highest standard and you ll have access to training on technology and equipment that is industry-standard and used by the professionals. We ve recently invested over 2 million in student PCs and software and regularly update our learning and teaching equipment to ensure you have access to the very best equipment and support for your studies. Our IT Zones have extended opening hours for your convenience, and printing facilities and WiFi are available to you across the entire University. Library Libraries are a key part of your academic experience and ours have been winning annual awards for Customer Service Excellence since In addition to over 750,000 books you ll have access to a huge digital library of journals, e-books and research papers to support your studies. Open all year round and 24/7 at peak study and exam times, our main All Saints library has recently benefited from a multi-million pound refurbishment, with a new helpdesk, electronic book returns, chat zone and access to café facilities. Our library staff run regular information skills training sessions to ensure you can locate, access and select the most appropriate resources from the wealth of material available. Food and drink We have a superb selection of good value catering facilities across the campus, from grab-and-go barista-style cafés to spacious self-service hot food outlets. They are open at convenient times to fit around your studies and serve a range of economically priced hot and cold drinks, snacks and meals. We are one of only seven UK universities to have been awarded the Investors in People Gold standard. Winner of the 2013 Guardian newspaper s award for Best Student Experience. Awarded in recognition of the University s commitment to support and advance the representation of women in science, technology, engineering, medicine and mathematics. 16 Human Resource Management

17 Student support services We re here to help you get the most out of your studies, with personal support from your tutors and advice and guidance from specialist student support staff. Personal tutor You will be allocated a personal tutor who will monitor your progress and be there to support you when you need it. Each year, this tutor will be a lecturer who teaches one of your units and therefore knows you and your work. Student hub The Student Hub, centrally located in the faculty, is your first port of call for face-to-face information, advice and guidance on a wide range of courserelated matters, and also for information about services and facilities. They can answer your questions about accommodation, student finance, careers, and accessing support if you have dyslexia or a disability. Student support officer Our student support officers can provide you with confidential and impartial advice on academic and pastoral issues. They advise on assessment problems, time management, exam technique, finance, employment or personal difficulties and work closely with the University s Counselling Service and the Students Union, to ensure that students have access to specialist advice and assistance if needed. Counselling The Counselling Service offers you the opportunity to talk to a professionally trained counsellor, in confidence, about any personal problems you may have. Both individual and group counselling is available free to all students who are registered with the University. The Counselling Service also runs workshops and courses on themes such as relaxation, stress management and confidence-building. Disability support We are committed to providing equal opportunities in education for all students. Our Learning Development Service provides a range of support for disabled students and students with specific learning difficulties, such as dyslexia. Our advisers act as a contact within the University for current and prospective disabled students to provide support, information and advice on the resources which are available to them, both within the University and from external support agencies. Student accommodation You ll find an excellent choice of residential student accommodation in our university-owned, leased or partnership halls of residence. The halls are based on campus, or nearby, and others are a short bus ride away in residential areas of the city. Feeling safe and happy in your new home are important considerations when coming to University and our Welcome Teams will help you settle into your student accommodation when you arrive. Students Union As a student with us you will automatically become a member of the Students Union which is led by a team of student officers who are elected by our students to ensure that the needs and views of all students are considered. Our brand new 10 million Students Union building, located in the heart of the All Saints campus, offers a range of services, including over 100 student clubs and societies, advice and representation, shop, café, bar and hot food outlet, events and much more. mmu.ac.uk/hrm 17

18 Developing world-class professionals At the heart of our HRM degrees lies a core focus on developing you as an Early Career Professional, which means that when you graduate, you will have built a strong portfolio of highly employable skills and traits. Your career prospects Here at the Business School, we encourage our undergraduate students to think of themselves as Early Career Professionals. Throughout your studies, we will provide an array of resources and opportunities that allow you to develop your commercial and professional awareness, to think critically, communicate effectively and demonstrate professional values skills and attributes which are vital when entering the world of work. BA (Hons) Human Resource Management Our HRM graduates are equipped with the necessary skills to enter into the workplace as professionals in the global marketplace. Previous graduates have gone into employment in a wide range of management positions in industry, management commerce, banking, finance, manufacturing and the public sector whilst many others have entered graduate training schemes with international companies such as AMEY, McDonalds and GE Healthcare. Those with good language skills have often chosen to develop their career outside the UK and now live and work in Europe, Asia or South America. Alternatively, you may choose to use your skills to launch your own business or consultancy. M.HRM (Hons) Human Resource Management This is a dual award degree and on graduating, you will qualify for the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) Advanced Level Diploma as well as receiving your degree. As this is a four year integrated Master s degree, you will be able to stand out in the employment market, as the final fourth year of this course will help you to gain the advanced strategic HR skills that employers will be looking for. Typical careers may include those that are centred around developing and training staff in organisations, or looking at how organisational needs of a business relate to the overall competitiveness of organisations. You could take up roles such as HR Manager, HR Director, HR Consultant, Project Manager, HRM Researcher or Organisational Behaviour Specialist. Your success With world-class facilities and dedicated professional staff, we work hard to ensure that our students graduate ready for the workplace. Careers and Employability Service We have a dedicated Careers and Employability Service, with a focus on developing and enhancing your employability skills and your employment options on graduating. You ll find our team of professionally trained careers advisers are on hand to help you at each stage of your university journey with us. Our services include: Career development workshops designed to equip you with essential skills such as CV writing and effective networking to help you secure your first graduate job. Access to extensive online resources including an online vacancy service, employability skills programme and careers advice by , all of which can be accessed at a time and place to suit you. Advice and guidance from our professionally trained Careers and Employability Advisers. Advice on the range of careers available to you with your degree specialism. Careers and employability resources and advice for up to three years after you graduate. Graduate employer fairs Each year there is a busy schedule of employer visits to the campus. The presentations enable you to meet employers from different sectors who are actively recruiting graduates. This is your opportunity to find out more about the company, the vacancies they have available, and their application process. Internships Our university Intern Scheme provides a number of internships within the University for our own graduates, which gives you valuable, real experience of working on projects within a range of departments and faculties. mmu.ac.uk/careers 18 Human Resource Management

19 Discover new talents Broaden your outlook with the MMU Futures scheme and enjoy more than 60 lively and challenging extra-curricular activities and events such as leadership training, volunteering, environmental and community projects, sports coaching and mentoring. Work experience Many of our courses encourage industrial and professional placements in the UK and Europe, which will give you a taste of your future professional life. We re well connected to take advantage of our location in the thriving North West, one of Europe s largest regional economies. Paid work As one of our students you can get paid work as a Student Ambassador via our Jobs4Students service allowing you to work around your studies and earn money at the same time. Mentor match The Mentor match scheme puts you in touch with a recent graduate or an experienced manager who is working in your chosen sector.they provide you with insider knowledge about their sector and share tips and advice to help you progress with your career. mmu.ac.uk/hrm 19

20 Global connections The Faculty of Business and Law works successfully with institutions and sponsors across the globe and are actively building this higher education network in order to reach new students as well as provide invaluable opportunities to our UK students. Czech Republic We have a reciprocal agreement with the U of Economics in Prag last year, over 80 stu exchanged. The Greater Manchester and Cheshire area is home to more international students than any other UK region outside London and the University welcomes more than 3,000 international students from over 130 countries to the UK every year. Studying abroad Many of our courses offer a three, six or ten month option to study abroad with one of our exchange partner institutions in Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, Japan and the USA, or in Europe through the Erasmus scheme. It s a great way to experience another culture, country and education system and our students tell us it s a life-changing experience. USA We work closely with universities across America to provide exchange opportunities for our Business School students. Our partner Institutions include: East Carolina State University, Texas Tech University, Louisiana State University and Buffalo State (State University of New York) Spain Manchester Law School works closely with the Autonomous University of Barcelona which is ranked as Spain s number one university Italy MMU Business School has a partnership with one of Italy leading universities - Univers of Padova, where students ca spend up to 12 months study Working abroad International work opportunities are also available through the Erasmus work placement programme to help develop yourself and broaden your horizons. Students can apply for an Erasmus grant funded by the European Commission to help towards the costs for working abroad. Uniwide languages All of our students have the opportunity to study a foreign language alongside their degree studies through the Uniwide languages scheme: you ll develop practical foreign language skills in speaking, reading and writing, from beginner to proficiency level. Foreign language knowledge provides a clear advantage in today s job market and can be an invaluable skill. Choose from Modern Standard Arabic, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Mandarin Chinese, Spanish, Urdu, and English as a Foreign Language. 20 Human Resource Management

21 niversity ue where dents Japan We have a partnership with Soka University in Tokyo where our Economics students have the opportunity to study in Japan for a year. Russia We have a long-standing relationship with Perm University in Russian Federation, where we run a winter school for their Economics students, who come to us in February each year. China We offer Global Executive Programmes for groups of UG, PG, MBA and EMBA students from a number of universities in China. s ity n ing. Vietnam MMU Business School is very popular with students from Thai Nguyen University in Vietnam, where they will have completed an English Course and a Foundation course prior to joining Bachelor s degrees at MMUBS. Australia MMU Business School runs exchange programmes with various Universities across Australia including: Flinders University in Adelaide, University of Technology Sydney and the University of Newcastle in Calaghan. mmu.ac.uk/hrm 21

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23 International students MMU International is the international office at the University. Many of the MMU International staff speak several languages and, having spent time in different countries, are uniquely placed to understand our international students needs. The team also regularly visits many countries to inform students about the opportunities for study at the University. The team provides international students with advice on a wide range of matters from social events and immigration to day-to-day living in the UK. There is an opportunity to meet local service providers, the University s key support staff and other new students during our welcome events. If you fly into Manchester International Airport there will be a team to greet you and transport you to your accommodation. International qualifications You can find country specific information about many international qualifications on our international website at mmu. ac.uk/international. It s important that you have sufficient knowledge of English to follow your courses successfully. As a guide for most undergraduate courses you will need to achieve IELTS 6 or above, with no less than 5.5 in any component. If you would like to improve your English before you start your course we can help. There are courses in general and academic English to help you achieve the level of English language proficiency you need before you start your course. During your studies if you need any help with any aspect of your English language, from writing a report to communicating with your supervisor or seminar group, year-round English Language support is available through your faculty or through our British Council accredited English Language Centre. Support is available through the year in the form of classes and individual consultation. mmu.ac.uk/international You re never on your own at MMU - there s lots of support for international students. I ve joined the International Student Society and through Jobs4Students, I ve had the chance to try several different jobs at the University! Henna Saeed, 2013 Pakistan mmu.ac.uk/hrm 23