3 Years On Campus Bachelors Program
The BA (Hons) Business Management and Human Resources at Nottingham Trent University is tailored to those interested in ethical leadership, employee development, and strategic workforce planning.
The curriculum also integrates core business disciplines, enabling graduates to become agile leaders who can influence both business performance and people strategies.
Course overview:
Year 1: Foundations of Managing and Organising, Accounting and Finance, Economics and Data Analysis, Principles of Marketing, Essentials of Business Development, Personal and Academic Development
Year 2: Core modules: Exploring Human Resource Management, Researching People and Organisations, Human Resource Development. Second-half options: Study Abroad, Internship, Enterprise Project, or continue with taught modules like Marketing Management and optional modules (e.g., Digital Entrepreneurship, International Business)
Placement Year (Optional): 48-week industry placement during the third year; If you choose to do a placement year, you'll pay a reduced fee for that year of £1,850
Final Year: Core modules: Developing Professional Impact, Strategic Human Resource Management, Contemporary Issues in Human Resources. Optional modules include Applied Business Research Project or Sustainability Impact Project, and electives like Comparative Management or Corporate Governance
University Rankings and Accreditations:
22nd in the UK for Business and Management (The Guardian University Guide 2025)
Top 20 in the UK for Student Experience and Teaching Quality in Business, Management and Marketing (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025)
1st in the UK for Employability (Uni Compare 2025)
CIPD-accredited program, ensuring industry recognition
TEF Gold-rated for excellence in teaching and learning
Employer-facing live consultancy projects
Year 2 Enterprise Project or Internship options
Optional Study Abroad experience
Final-year Applied Research Project or Sustainability Impact Project
Opportunities for a full-year work placement
Integration of real HR case studies and guest lectures
Ideal preparation for careers in HRM, leadership, and people strategy roles
Highly transferable skills for public and private sectors, NGOs, and multinational firms
Graduates benefit from the university’s strong employer partnerships and placement support
CIPD accreditation enhances career progression and professional recognition
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