BA (Hons) Human Resource Management

This module will use 'lived history' case studies to demonstrate how history and sociology has impacted on HR practice and employee legislation. It will recognise the significance of the EU, UK government, trade union and employers and how they have historically shaped the contemporary employment relationship. It will explore how politics has sculptured HR practice over the decades and review who the key actors/agencies are. This will cover the differing influences opposing political parties have had on the UK and EU and how this has impacted on organisations, HR and the population.

This module prepares students for academic life at university by teaching them how to apply academic and digital skills. Students will develop an awareness of the internal and external business environments. Economic factors influencing business and HR decisions will be explored. Students will also learn how to conduct HR financial planning.

Students will develop the core knowledge of a range of people practices across the entire employee lifecycle. This module aligns with the CIPD's professional map, which underpins the core knowledge that all professional people managers require. This module also helps students develop skills related to team working and stakeholder management.

This module provides insights into the broader business environment and offers awareness of the interconnected and cross-functional perspectives that exist in organisational settings. Students will develop an insight into the value that each function of a business brings to the organisation as a whole.

This module will enable students to build knowledge of learning, including how others facilitate and support their own learning. Different learning styles will be explored, particularly in relation to training and development interventions in organisations. Students will come to know how learning takes place at individual and organisational levels.

This module provides a comprehensive foundation for theoretical and practical applications relevant to the psychology of behaviour in the workplace as well as interpersonal skills development. The module is designed for students to actively learn and apply these concepts with others. Communication, learning, and reflective skills will also be developed.

The module will develop students' understanding of ethical practice and develop the skills and knowledge to drive principle-led behaviours as people professionals

In this module, students will explore and develop the application of core HR professional behaviours to build positive working relationships and support employee voice and well-being. Students will also consider how to develop and master new professional behaviours, and how these impact employee performance in the workplace.

This module aims to provide students with the practical skills necessary to secure employment. There is a focus on securing a paid undergraduate placement or summer internship, but extends to graduate employment and further career advancement.

Students will explore the theoretical underpinnings of reward practices and performance management in the workplace. Internal and external business factors and their influence on reward strategies and policies will also be explored. Students will be prepared to support line managers in the application of all elements of performance management.

This module addresses the significance of capturing robust quantitative and qualitative evidence to inform meaningful insight to influence critical thinking. It focuses on analysing evidence through an ethical lens to improve decision-making and how measuring the impact of people practice is essential in creating value. 

In this module, students will design, develop, and deliver assessment centre activities. Students will learn to measure candidates performance in relation to core competencies, provide effective feedback, and be able to implement assessment centres in existing organisational settings.

To provide students with an extended period of work experience at an approved partner that will complement their programme of study at LJMU. This will give students the opportunity to develop professional skills relevant to their programme of study as well as the attitude and behaviours necessary for employment in a diverse and changing environment. This extended placement forms a key part of a sandwich degree. All placements need to be assessed and approved prior to commencement in line with LJMU Placement Learning Code of Practice. The Code of Practice requires students to conduct themselves in a professional and responsible manner during the placement - failure to do so may lead to the placement being terminated prematurely. Placements are normally for one calendar year on a full-time basis. Split placements or shorter durations may be permissible. There is an expectation that a minimum of 1200hrs will be spent in the workplace

The aim is to provide students with an additional year of study at an approved overseas partner that will compliment their programme at LJMU. This is an additional year of full-time study at an approved higher education institution.  The modules to be studied must be agreed in advance, and must be appropriate for the student's programme of study.  Assuming successful completion of this year, mark-bearing credit will be awarded by the University Recognition Group.  The grade conversion scale to be used will be made available in advance of the year abroad.

This module will enable students to build a comprehensive and critical evaluation of the theory and practice of change management and organisational development. Students will also develop the knowledge and skills necessary to influence and seek to align theory with organisational development and improvement.

Students will be able to analyse the development of approaches, practices, and tools to manage and enhance the employee relationship. The tensions between creating better working lives and improving organisational performance will also be explored.

Students will critically evaluate how adapting leadership styles to manage, monitor and report on equality and diversity is essential for inclusive practice and legislation. Students will explore how promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce and culture can improve organisational performance, as well as meet the needs of employees and customers more effectively.

Students will develop practical knowledge of contemporary HR policies and practices on dealing with workplace conflict. Students will explore various challenges when handling conflict through dispute resolution, conducting investigations, grievances, disciplinaries, and employment tribunals.

Students will explore the connections between organisational structure and the wider world of work, which impact on business strategy and effective workforce planning. Students will also explore how to develop diverse talent pools, recognise the influence of culture, employee well-being, and behaviour in delivering business and HR strategy.

Students will produce an impact project that investigates a Human Resource Management of their choice. Students will engage with a range of contemporary knowledge and sources in considering the impact their research can have in an organisational setting.