University-level Courses 2012/14

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Human Resource Management Foundation Degree, FdA (Awarded by Plymouth University) What’s it all about? Companies frequently say that their people are their most valuable asset. Getting the most from people to assist in gaining maximum organisational effectiveness is one of the key roles of human resources. This foundation degree will help you focus on the key skills and attributes human resource professionals need to develop in order to make a contribution in modern businesses. It is planned that the stage two assessment for this course will meet the criteria of the CIPD Intermediate Certificate in HR Management, which could result in a professional qualification in addition to the foundation degree. Duration: Full-time - two years Part-time - various days and times for two years

FT PT SEP

Start date: September Location: Kings Road College code: UF3314 UCAS code: P60 - N603

£

Fees per year (2012/13): £5,950 full-time £3,550 part-time

What do I need to get on the course?

How will I be assessed?

120 UCAS tariff points - see pages 84-87 for full entry requirements.

Modules are assessed by a mixture of written assignments, case studies, role play and in-class tests and examinations.

What does the course involve? The course includes the following subjects (some modules are subject to approval): ooorganisational behaviour oorecruitment and selection oocontemporary developments in employee relations ooresourcing and talent planning oo business issues and the context of human resources oousing information in HR oodeveloping professional practice oobusiness environment oobusiness finance.

What next? On successful completion you may be eligible to progress to: oo the final year of the BA (Hons) Business Administration, or the BA (Hons) Business Administration with Business English degrees at Plymouth University oo further professional study to achieve membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development oo a career in human resource management in the private or public sector.

How to apply: See page 92 Foundation Degrees Human Resource Management

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