COURSE OVERVIEW
Are you a people person wanting to make a real difference to the success of an organisation? Would you like to play a key role in developing a workforce and ensuring the right people are doing the right job within the right working conditions?
The BSc Business Management (Human Resource Management) with a Foundation Year degree at Swansea University could help you achieve this.
If you don’t attain the necessary grades to enrol on to the BSc Business Management (Human Resource Management) course, the BSc Business Management (Human Resource Management) with a Foundation Year degree is for you.
The Foundation Year is an excellent pathway to gaining the required knowledge and skills in business management and HR, before joining Year 1 students of the BSc Business Management (Human Resource Management) degree within the School of Management.
During your course, classical human resource management is studied, in addition to wider business topics, including: marketing, accounting, finance and strategy. 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 Foundation Year is taught at The College, located next to the School of Management. Once you complete this year, you will move to the School of Management building for the remainder of your studies.
WHY BUSINESS MANAGEMENT (HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT) WITH A FOUNDATION YEAR 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
- The Foundation Year will be taught at The College, a state of the art building based on Bay Campus
- The final three years of the degree will be taught at the £22 million School of Management building, located next to The College on 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)
YOUR BUSINESS MANAGEMENT (HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT) WITH A FOUNDATION YEAR EXPERIENCE
The BSc Business Management (Human Resource Management) with a Foundation Year degree at Swansea University is a flexible degree with the chance to study abroad for a year, or work in industry for a year. This can give you a real competitive advantage and will broaden your horizons when it comes to seeking employment.
Your first year (the Foundation Year) is taught at The College, located next to the School of Management and your final three years are taught within the School of Management itself.
If you are interested in the human side of business management, this course is ideal. It will equip you with the skills and knowledge to work across a range of sectors from public and private to third party / voluntary sectors.
Teaching at Swansea is partly informed by research, and our staff have hands-on experience of both theory and practice, meaning you can benefit from their academic expertise and real-world know-how.
During your time with us, you will also have full access to our cutting edge video and digital content creation suite and state-of-the-art facilities at the School of Management.
As well as setting you up for a career as a HR manager within a business, we also have support services available to help you start your own business. This service offers a mentoring route, using a wealth of industry experience.
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT (HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT) WITH A FOUNDATION YEAR EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
As a graduate from Swansea, you will find yourself in a great position to secure rewarding employment at any desirable organisation.
Whether your target is to work for the world’s best brands or become a HR advisor, this degree makes you a strong candidate for employment. Your next step could lie in any of these roles:
- Human Resource Manager
- Business Manager
- Employee Relations Manager
- Compensation or Benefit Analyst/Manager
- HR Information Systems Manager
- Training and Development Manager
Professional Body Accreditation
The years following your Foundation Year are accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) and Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA).*
*subject to module selections
What is an accredited course?
One that has been approved by a relevant professional body as meeting its quality standards. It highlights a close link between industry and your course, bringing cutting-edge real-world practice into your studies. Counting towards professional qualifications and registrations, accredited courses can help fast-track you in your chosen career path.
What are the benefits of Professional Accreditations?
- Get a head start: Professionally accredited degrees will exempt you from specific early-stage professional exams/qualifications meaning you get a kick-start in your career.
- Support: Sign up for a student membership and start taking advantage of professional body career support as well as connections with peers and experts. It looks good on your CV and helps prepare you for employment.
NOTE:
For many professions, studying an accredited course is only the first step to becoming fully qualified.
You can check with the relevant professional bodies for other specific requirements.
For more information see our Professional Accreditation page.
Careers and Employability
Swansea Employability Academy (SEA) will support you at each stage of your career journey helping you build a bright future.
Our career support services include:
- Employability workshops, employers’ talks, bespoke events and careers fairs
- Individual advice and guidance from professionally qualified Careers Advisers
- Help with finding jobs, internships, work placements and volunteering opportunities
- Access to information resources on a wide range of career management topics
- Advice and guidance on postgraduate study and funding
- Funding to support student internship opportunities and Student Society/Club events.
We also provide help and advice for Swansea University Alumni up to two years after you graduate.
The School of Management also has a dedicated in-house Employability team offering additional support.
During your time with us, you’ll have the chance to:
- Join our Employability Mentoring scheme and get mentored by an employer who can help you with the transition from student to working professional
- Get the opportunity to speak to our growing Alumni Community
- Work and network with employers from a range of national and multi-national companies through our seminars and events
- Boost your skills and meet employers during our Employability Module, which is run twice a year
- Get supported in opportunities to work a year in industry or to study abroad.
- Take advantage of unlimited 1-2-1 support to develop your career experience
- Stay in touch for support for five years after you graduate
Discover how our in-house Careers Service can support you.
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