COURSE OVERVIEW
Are you seeking a degree to develop your interpersonal skills towards managing people at a global, national or local business?
If you are interested in the human side of business management, this course is ideal. We cover areas from classical human resource management to areas of leadership and high-performance organisation.
The pathway also gives an overview of the legal and ethical challenges faced by Human Resource professionals, and the techniques used to match skills and abilities to business needs.
The BSc Business Management degree at Swansea University is the most established programme within the School of Management, known for producing highly skilled and commercial thinking business managers. Graduates have gone on to work for the world’s biggest brands including Shell UK, Marks & Spencer, Bloomberg and Tata.
As well as specialising in human resource management, this Business Management course will equip you with essential modern expertise in marketing, operations management, finance, accountancy and strategy.
WHY BUSINESS MANAGEMENT (HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT) AT SWANSEA?
- Accredited by nationally recognised bodies, including CMI which is the only organisation that can award Chartered Manager status – the highest accolade for leaders and managers
- Tailor your course to suit your interests and career goals – choose from a huge selection of optional modules
- Get real-world know-how from our world-leading lecturers with unrivalled experience in both industry and academia
- A diverse student body from over 60 different countries
- Based in the £22 million School of Management building on the Bay campus
Business Management at Swansea is ranked:
UK Top 30 for Teaching Satisfaction (Guardian University Guide 2023)
Swansea University:
- Is ranked 15th in the UK for course satisfaction (The Guardian University Guide 2023)
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT (HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT) EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
As a Business Management graduate from Swansea specialised in Human Resource Management, you will find yourself in a great position to secure rewarding employment at any business.
Whether your target is Shell UK, Marks & Spencer, Bloomberg or Tata, this degree makes you a strong candidate for any potential employer. Your next step could lie in any of these roles:
- HR Business Partner
- Business Development Manager
- Analyst or Researcher
- Management Consultant
Modules
Early studies give you a solid foundation in accounting, finance, marketing and operations management. In later years you can focus your studies by selecting from different specialist module choices according to your chosen career, as detailed below.

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