BA Hons Business and Human Resource Management

The BA (Hons) Business and Human Resource Management at the University of Portsmouth offers a career-focused blend of business management and HR education. This program helps students develop a comprehensive understanding of business operations while gaining specialized expertise in human resources. It explores core areas such as employee relations, equality and diversity, workplace development, and remote and flexible working practices. Students learn to apply HRM principles in real-world scenarios through a business-oriented curriculum that includes marketing, data analytics, and business finance. The degree is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) and aligned with the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) curriculum, making graduates CIPD Associate Member-ready.

Course overview (modules by year):

• Year 1: Introduction to HRM, Business Operations, Marketing, Business Accounting

• Year 2: Talent Management, HR Development, Leadership, Ethics, Governance and Sustainability

• Year 3: Strategic HRM, Business Consultancy Project, Dissertation

University Rankings and Accreditations:

• Accredited by CIPD, AACSB, and CMI (Level 5 Certificate in Management and Leadership)

• Aligned with Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)

• Ranked 4th among modern universities for research quality (REF 2021)

• 93% overall student satisfaction (NSS, 2022)

• Top 30 for Student Satisfaction (Times Higher Education 2024)

• Regulated by the Office for Students (OfS)