BSc Hons Management and Human Resources

The programme is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), the professional body for HR and people development, allowing you to become a student member and enjoy the benefits and resources CIPD provides. On graduation you can become an Associate Member of CIPD, enhancing your employability in the HR field.What are the key management ideas and practices that shape contemporary work and human resource management What is the role of technology How are societal dimensions implicated in management practices Can the interests of employees and of organisations co-exist How do developments such as the 'gig economy' impact employee relations What are the drivers behind communication, change and motivation So much can be uncovered by delving into management ideas, people's behaviours and their interactions with organisations and society.Studying Management and Human Resources at Lancaster helps you understand many current and critical questions about the changing nature of organisations, work and people management practices. You will be taught by academics who are tackling the big questions of the day, such as employment relations, wellbeing and managing diversity, business ethics, sustainability, artificial intelligence, and the implications of technology in society.Management and Human Resources is crucial to an organisation's success, and such knowledge provides a solid basis for skilled professionals to design and implement meaningful and appropriate management interventions.This degree focuses on understanding people -- the way we work and how our behaviour can be influenced through management practices -- primarily through social and psychological perspectives (rather than mathematical and statistical understandings).Our teaching approach blends academic material with practical insight and exercises. We place a strong emphasis on collaborative working that supports your personal development as well as your academic skills.In your first year, you study Management and Organisational Behaviour, selecting two more subjects from either Social Sciences or the Management School. In your second year, you study Human Resources Management and deepen your understanding by choosing from topics such as Organisational Psychology or Business Ethics. The final year in Lancaster sees you selecting from options such as Work and Employment Relations and Organising in a Digital Age.