Business and Management (Human Resources and Organisational Behaviour) with Placement Year BSc (Hons)

Develop the skills and knowledge to prepare for a role in human resources management on the on the BSc Business and Management (Human Resources and Organisational Behaviour) with Placement Year, and gain real-world experience on a placement.<br/><br/>This flexible course offers you the opportunity to specialise in the area of Human Resources Management and Organisational Behaviour.<br/><br/>People are at the heart of every organisation. On this course, we will introduce the current workplace trends and issues that are relevant to people management, and ensure you are equipped to shape and drive the workforce of tomorrow.<br/><br/>You will be taught by world-class scholars and practitioners in the field, including the World of Work Institute, and Henley Business School members and directors. <br/><br/>Your modules will cover:<br/><br/><br/>- international human resources management<br/><br/><br/>- strategic human resources management<br/><br/><br/>- organisational behaviour<br/><br/><br/>- leadership<br/><br/><br/>Alongside these, you will also study the core disciplines that underpin business – including economics, psychology and sociology – and explore theories and concepts such as:<br/><br/>international strategy<br/>operations<br/>entrepreneurship<br/>data analytics<br/>accounting.<br/>You’ll learn through a combination of lectures, seminars, practical workshops, and self-guided study. This will provide the opportunity to discuss subject materials in an in-depth way with your lecturers and fellow students.<br/><br/>Throughout your studies, you will:<br/><br/><br/>- explore the interdisciplinary nature of business<br/><br/><br/>- apply the skills and knowledge you learn to current business problems<br/><br/><br/>- study the emerging challenges facing global markets.<br/><br/><br/>Choose BSc Business and Management (Marketing) at Henley Business School<br/>- Ranked 16th for Business and Management in the Guardian University Guide, 2024.<br/><br/><br/>- Triple-accredited status from the UK, European and US accrediting bodies (AMBA, EQUIS and AACSB).<br/><br/><br/>In your third year, you’ll have the opportunity to gain valuable experience in a real-world setting with our Work Placement module.<br/><br/>We will support you to find and secure a placement that’s right for you.<br/><br/>As well as enriching your studies, an industry placement can be an excellent way to:<br/><br/><br/>- deepen your knowledge and develop new skills<br/><br/><br/>- build a network of industry contacts<br/><br/><br/>- boost your employability with new experiences<br/><br/><br/>- learn more about the sector you may wish to enter. <br/><br/><br/>For more information, please visit the programme page: https://www.reading.ac.uk/ready-to-study/study/subject-area/business-and-management-accounting-and-finance-ug/bsc-business-and-management-human-resources-with-placement-year

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