BA (Hons) Business Management (Human Resource Management) (CMI)
Online
BA
DURATION
6 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Jul 2026
STUDY FORMAT
Distance Learning
Key Summary
About: Arden’s BA (Hons) Business Management (Human Resource Management) programme is delivered online so you can study while keeping work and family commitments. It integrates traditional HR practice with modern insights from global leaders and researchers. You start with business and people management and progress to team performance, talent management and people analytics. Accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) and the Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM), graduates receive a recognized degree and professional certifications in HR practice, people strategy and organizational dynamics skills.
Career Outcomes: HR manager, talent manager, people analytics specialist, recruitment consultant, learning and development specialist.
Our BA (Hons) in Business Management (Human Resource Management) integrates traditional HR practices with modern insights, shaped by collaboration with global leaders and researchers. The course focuses on contemporary HR principles, rejecting outdated views of employees as mere assets. Beginning with a broad understanding of business management, including people management and organizational dynamics, it progresses to advanced topics such as team performance, talent management, and people analytics.
Accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) and the Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM), graduates receive not only a recognized degree but also professional certifications, validating their modern skills and readiness to address industry needs.
What Our Students Say:
| "I would recommend Arden because you learn to research and solve problems on your own, and you have a backup with the tutors if needed." Marcel, |
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 | "Distance Learning has given me lots of flexibility which has been essential. I feel honored to be studying whilst working and bringing up a family." Laura, |
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Course Modules
Level 4
- Digital Skills & Professional Development (20 credits)
- Contemporary Business Environment (20 credits)
- Marketing Dynamics (20 credits)
- Introduction to Business Finance (20 credits)
- People Management (20 credits)
- Technology & Innovation (20 credits)
Level 5
- Data Analytics & Management (20 credits)
- Business Start-up (20 credits)
- Sales Management (20 credits)
- Digital & Social Media Marketing (20 credits)
- Resourcing & Talent Management (20 credits)
- People Analytics (20 credits)
Level 6
- Business Transformation (20 credits)
- Entrepreneurship and Innovation (20 credits)
- Corporate Governance, Law & Ethics (20 credits)
- Independent Study (20 credits)
- Future Leaders & Talent Management (20 credits)
- Reward & Performance (20 credits)
Several scholarship options are available. Please check the university website for more information.
