BSc Human Resource Management (Industry)

BSc (Hons) Human Resource Management

The BSc (Hons) in Human Resource Management Overview
(HRM) is a Work Based Distance Learning (WBDL)
degree which aims to bridge the gap between • Study whenever and wherever is most convenient
learning at work and learning at university. for you. Fit the course around your family and work
commitments.
The programme takes into account the high levels of
skills and learning that are demonstrated every day in • Recognised professionally and academically
the work place and provides a degree framework to • Expert advice and guidance throughout the pro-
support and accredit their experience and learning.
gramme
The BSc (Hons) Human Resource Management • Final year of a three-year honours degree de-
degree is open to all suitably qualified employees.
Underpinned by extensive research and development, signed to be typically completed within 18 months.
this degree programme provides formal accreditation
of approved prior learning and experience against Programme Features
the first two years of a full degree. This means that
students undertake a final year of study comprising of • Tailored course – These programmes
six modules, graduating with a BSc (Hons) in Human have been specifically designed with work
Resource Management. based and distance learning students in
mind, with many of the teaching staff having
Modules come from industry

1. Study Skills • Minimal disruption – Distance learning is
2. Integrating Professional Human conducted almost entirely off campus with
no requirement to visit the University
Resource Experience
3. HRM and the Management of Change • Tangible benefits – tudent work has
4. HRM within the Organisational Context been utilised by the employer to realise
5. Developing HR Professional Practice measurable operational improvements,
6. Dissertation budgetary savings, and to drive
improvements in policy and strategy

• Staff development – The Work Based
Distance Learning programmes are
designed to equip students with skills,
understanding and knowledge, which can
be applied directly to the work environment.

Employees How You Are Assessed

As prospective students will already be employed, The assessments are designed to address the learning
benefits of the degree for those individuals may outcomes of all individual modules, utilising a range
include: of assessment methods including essays, portfolios,
• Academic recognition for learning you have already reflective logs and reports. There are opportunities for
formative feedback to aid learning and prepare students
achieved for submission of assessments on an on-going basis
• Individual learning programmes focussed on job throughout the programme.

relevant learning Course duration
• Direct access to specialist expertise to support
Typically, students take 18 months to complete their
work based projects and extend the scope of studies. However, flexibility is a key feature, so
• your activities students may formally interrupt their studies for a
• Immediate opportunities to apply theory in practice period of up to two years to accommodate personal
• Improved performance and the ability to respond to circumstances or work commitments.

change Accreditation

For Organisations This programme has been accredited by the CIPD
against the level 5 Certificate in Human Resource
Staff development also has recognised benefits for Management, entitling students to Student Membership
organisations which may include: of the CIPD during their studies and to apply for
• Improved performance and competitive edge Associate Membership of the CIPD on graduation. The
• Increased motivation, confidence and creativity of programme is also dual accredited by the Chartered
Management Institute (CMI) this means students
the workforce will automatically receive a second professional
• Immediate benefits from availability of expertise qualification (Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and
Management) and Chartered Manager status (CMgr)
and advice on work based projects upon successful completion of their programme.
• Customised programmes to suit your organisation

BSc (Hons) Study Skills Integrating HRM and the HRM within the Developing HR Independent
Human Resource Professional Management of Organisational Professional Research
Human Resource Practice Project
Management Experience Change Context

For further information and to make
an application please contact:
Work Based Distance Learning Team
[email protected]
+44 (0) 1522 835514
www.lincoln.ac.uk/home/lbs/distancelearning/

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