In an economy dominated by services, the biggest asset organisations possess is their people. Managing employees, keeping them motivated, planning their training needs & career paths and rewarding their success are all key to running a successful organisation. All this explains why a great Human Resources (HR) department can make such a difference. This degree will teach you all about HR management within the broader context of other key management disciplines.
Prepare for a career getting the best out of people with a degree in business and human resource management. This degree, offered by Norwich Business School (NBS), in the Social Sciences Faculty at UEA, will prepare you to work within businesses – in general management, consultancy, and the human resource function. At UEA, we focus on evidence-based management. You’ll learn to pose questions and challenge assumptions, as well as how to use evidence to make your own decisions and back them up.
The course is designed to allow flexibility in what you study while providing a clear focus on the realm of people management. People are often cited as a key source of competitive advantage in business, and through this course you’ll discover both why this is the case and how people are able to transform organisations. You’ll also develop the skills necessary to manage people effectively and have the chance to work socially with others on your course. Managing a ‘live’ HR project is just one experience on our course which will help enhance your CV and give you a competitive edge with employers. This version of the course includes a year spent in industry, providing you with invaluable on-the-job experience.
Norwich Business School is a friendly and supportive school with a lively and international cohort. We're in a region that’s safe and welcoming, with a thriving business innovation and enterprise community. All our teaching is informed by our world-leading research and real-world business experience. That means you’ll gain knowledge of the latest issues and debates facing industry and employers. Norwich Business School at UEA was ranked 14th overall for research quality in Business and Management Studies in the Times Higher Education REF 2021 Analysis.
After your degree, you’ll be equipped to enter a career within any human resources department. You’ll have the experience necessary to thrive in a large multinational corporation as well as the drive and enthusiasm to help small businesses and start-ups reach the next level. Additionally, the interpersonal skills you’ve developed throughout your degree will prepare you for any career you might choose to enter, whether business-related or not.
