Business Management and Human Resources

Business management combined with human resources brings together the broad principles of organisational leadership and strategy with a specific focus on people: how organisations recruit, develop, motivate, and retain the talent they need to succeed. Human resources has evolved from a largely administrative function into a strategic discipline concerned with workforce planning, organisational culture, employment law, learning and development, and the management of people through significant change. Understanding both the broader business context and the specific people management practices that drive organisational performance gives graduates a distinctive and highly practical skill set.

At Nottingham Trent University, this three-year full-time programme covers core business management content alongside a thorough grounding in human resources theory and practice. You will study organisational behaviour, business strategy, leadership, employment relations, talent management, and the legal framework governing employment in the UK, as well as broader areas of business including marketing, finance, and operations. The degree includes a year abroad, giving you the opportunity to study in a different country and develop the international perspective that is increasingly important in business and HR roles in global organisations.

Nottingham Trent has a strong reputation for career-focused business education, and the programme is designed with the professional world in mind from the outset.

Graduates from this combination degree are well placed for careers in human resources management, talent acquisition, organisational development, employment relations, learning and development, and business management roles across a wide range of sectors. Many go on to pursue professional qualifications with the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development, which is the professional body for HR practitioners in the UK. Others move into general management, consultancy, or roles in operations and strategy where people management is a central component.

Some graduates continue to postgraduate study in business, HR, or organisational psychology.