UCAS code N600

Overview This integrated degree combines essential business management principles with specialist expertise in managing people within modern organizations. Grounded in contemporary organizational theory and practice, the program at Lancaster University prepares graduates to navigate evolving workplace dynamics, foster inclusive organizational cultures, and drive strategic HR practices that align with broader commercial goals.

What You'll Learn

• Core principles of business management, corporate strategy, and organizational behavior

• Key human resource management functions, including recruitment, selection, and performance evaluation

• Employment law, employee relations, and ethical workplace management frameworks

• Strategies for driving organizational change, talent development, and workplace diversity

• Data-driven decision-making and HR analytics applied to modern workforce planning

• The impact of global economic trends, sustainability, and technological change on the future of work

Learning Outcomes

• Formulate strategic human resource initiatives that align workforce capabilities with organizational objectives

• Critically analyze organizational structures, leadership styles, and employee engagement strategies

• Apply employment law and ethical standards to resolve complex workplace and employee relations issues

• Evaluate workforce metrics and qualitative data to inform strategic talent acquisition and retention policies

• Design and implement organizational development programs that promote inclusion, wellbeing, and sustainable performance