





BA (Hons) Business Management (Human Resource Management)
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No1 in Greece | TOP10 in the UK.
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CMI accreditation (Chartered Management Institute).
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Course Information
The Mediterranean College Business School is one of the first Business Schools to be established in Greece (1977) and the first to offer an MBA, back in 1989. The BA (Hons) Business Management (HRM) has been designed by the University of Derby, a TOP10 UK University for Management studies, according to the Guardian University Guide, 2020.
Developed in close consultation with the premier UK professional body for managers, the Chartered Management Institute (CMI), this course puts you on the fast track to success. It is one of the few where you’ll graduate with a highly regarded BA (Hons) Business Management as well as the CMI Level 5 Diploma in Management and Leadership. With these qualifications on your CV, you’ll signal to prospective employers that you’re suited for senior leadership roles and rapid promotion. The Diploma is the benchmark qualification for full CMI membership and takes you a step towards Chartered Manager status. There is no need to take extra exams or coursework to achieve the Diploma: our combined module and CMI assessments give you a smooth route to both qualifications.
What you will study
By following the BA (Hons) Business HRM pathway, you’ll gain an understanding of all basic business functions, with emphasis on human resource management. Throughout your studies, you specialise in the design and implementation of HR strategies and policies, while understanding its contribution to effective talent management, employee motivation and organizational performance.
All Business Management students study the same modules in the first year, so you’ll gain insights into the major business disciplines. After that, you can choose to follow the specialist pathway in HRM or – if you find your interests have changed – you can easily transfer to one of our other pathways in Management, Marketing, Finance, Logistics, Business Technology or Shipping.
Why choose this course
You will learn through practical demonstrations, guest lectures and tutorials, based on simulation, case studies and role-playing. You’ll take the theories off the page and put them into practice in real-world scenarios. You can test your ideas through business simulations, topical case studies and employer-led projects. A live consultancy project, where you help an employer to improve business performance, will build your research, project management, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
You will be assessed mainly via coursework which can take forms such as, essays and report, group project work, research and consultancy projects, presentations, posters, design of digital materials, in-class tests, computer-based assessments.
Courses
Finance and Business Performance This module will assume no prior accounting knowledge. You will learn how to prepare accounts for small businesses and then apply that knowledge to larger organisations. Business Economics Economics is all around us, present in almost every aspect of our lives. Knowledge of economics will therefore provide you with an essential insight in to how markets work and how firms and consumers make decisions in market economies. Developing an Enterprising Mindset Enterprising individuals are necessary within the economy as they create jobs, wealth and value. These individuals do this through applying an enterprising mindset, an individual and unique combination of enterprising behaviours, attributes and skills which can be used in a variety of contexts. Understanding People in Organisations This module introduces organisational behaviour (OB) theory and research to help you gain an understanding of the range of individual, group and organisational factors which can influence the way that employees behave in the workplace. Understanding the Global Business Environment Key to a successful career in business and the ability to make an impact is having an understanding of how different business departments and functions work (whether locally or globally) and how they can impact each other, such insight can be termed as having business acumen. Marketing Fundamentals This introduction to the “fundamentals of marketing” module will provide you with a basic understanding of the current and emerging marketing principles and techniques within the business environment. Academic Skills You develop essential academic skills to help you succeed with your course, such as ICT, academic writing, research and referencing. English for Business I Students will develop their general English skills in reading, writing, listening and speaking, and be provided with an introduction to academic English. Students will develop their grammatical, phonological and general and Business specific lexical awareness. By the end of the module students’ language for academic study should be at a mid B2 on the CEFR equivalent to IELTS 5.5. Quantitative Skills for Business This module develops key skills for your future employment in business - the ability to use spread sheets for quantitative analysis, and the skills to interpret and communicate the results of data analysis. These are key skills required by the Chartered Management Institute. Managing Performance through People Managing the performance of staff is essential to the smooth running of organisations. This module analyses the range of human resource management (HRM) activities undertaken within organisations to manage the performance of its employees and explores the devolution of many of these roles and responsibilities to line managers. It provides an introduction to the knowledge and skills required to undertake these activities professionally and effectively in the workplace. Applied Operations Management The modern business environment is highly volatile and intensely competitive and is likely to remain so for the foreseeable future. The role of the operations function - how the organisation actually sources, produces and delivers goods and services to demanding customers - becomes a key contributor to superior performance and customer satisfaction. Principles of Responsible Management This module aims to provide you with knowledge of the responsible leadership including exploring concepts of ethics, global social responsibility, and creation of sustainable social, environmental and economic value for organisations and corporations. People Resourcing and Talent Planning This module explores approaches to talent planning and resourcing adopted by organisations in response to different labour market conditions and strategic business needs. You will analyse the range of human resources (HR) tools and techniques used to manage the attraction, retention and departure of employees within the UK legal framework. By the end of the module, you will be able to describe HR planning, recruitment and retention methods and demonstrate skills required to undertake many of these in the workplace. Employment Law in the Workplace This module explores the key principles and policies which underpin employment law with a particular emphasis on the regulation of the employment relationship in the workplace. Students will explore primary sources, journal articles and leading texts and engage in problem solving and application of the law within tutorial activities. English for Business II The module builds on English I and further develops students’ general and academic English skills in reading, writing, listening and speaking. Students will be exposed to more advanced forms of academic English. Students will further develop their grammatical, phonological and general and Business specific lexical awareness. By the end of the module students’ language for academic study should be at a B2/B2+ on the CEFR equivalent to IELTS 6.0 or above. Global Business and Strategy This module studies the global business using a combined strategic and economic approach. As part of this module, you will explore the recent major global economic shifts and analyse current international business events. Developing Leadership and Management This module is about the concepts of Leadership and Management. It explores the similarities and differences in the roles and responsibilities of leaders and managers in the workplace and the development of leadership theoretical approaches as well as the practical application of these within organisations. Students will analyse the skills and competencies of effective organisational leaders and examine alternative methods of leadership development to enhance these. Employee Engagement and Wellbeing Drawing on the Taylor review of modern working practices (2017) and the CIPD Working lives survey, (2017) this module takes a holistic approach to exploring engagement and wellbeing in the work place. It examines the importance of developing ‘good work’ in modern organisations and explores a range of HR tools and approaches to enhance employee experience. By the end of the module students will be able to discuss the possible negative impact of practices such as high performance working on employee wellbeing and engagement and develop strategies to address this. Contemporary Issues in HR Management This module will enable learners to develop a sound understanding of the knowledge, skills and behaviours required by HR professionals. It explores the impact of external contexts, societal change and prevalent trends upon managing people in organisations. It seeks to present and examine new thinking about how people relate to their work, how they relate to organisations and how these shifts may affect current understandings of and approaches to HRM. The module takes a thematic approach which examines identified global issues whilst also examining real-time HR related issues. The Business Consultancy Project Improvements to processes, services, products, people, and systems are core to the strategy of organisations. Improvements bridge the gap between current and required performance to add value and achieve and sustain a competitive advantage in the long-term. Year 1
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Admission Requirements
This course is right for you, if you are a high school graduate of any discipline with the necessary English language skills, who aspires to build a career in HR or start your own company/ consultancy.
The minimum English language requirement for the bilingual course (Greek and English) is equivalent to IELTS 4.5 (B1) and for the English-taught course is equivalent to IELTS 6.0 (B2). If you do not possess an official English language certificate, you can sit the College’s internal placement test.
Moreover, you’ll be asked to submit a reference letter from a tutor, and you’ll be called for an academic interview with the programme leader.
If you are a holder of an IEK/ HND diploma or a University or College student in a relevant discipline, you may be granted advanced entry, through recognition of prior learning.
Application & Enrolment
We use a rolling admissions policy, so we accept applications throughout the calendar year until all available places are filled. Since this is one of the most popular courses at Mediterranean College, we urge you to submit your application in time.
We also offer multiple fee payment methods, individual payment plans and bursaries based on academic, athletic and socio-economic criteria.
Contact us today and find out more about this course and the available bursaries and funding opportunities. Our admissions advisors will provide you with all necessary information and will guide you through the application and enrolment process.
Degree recognition
Your degree is recognised in Greece as professionally equivalent to degrees awarded by Greek state universities. It is also recognised by the UK NARIC as academic and professionally equivalent to any UK degree.
Click here for more information on the degree recognition procedure by Greek authorities.
Postgraduate study
A business degree allows you to choose among a great variety of postgraduate or professional courses. At Mediterranean College you can study towards:
- ΜΒΑ Global
- MBA Global Finance
- MBA Global Shipping
- MBA Global Hospitality Management
- MSc Marketing Management
- MSc Human Resource Management
- MSc International Hospitality Management
- MSc Big Data Analytics
Alternatively, you can opt for an accredited CPD course at Mediterranean Professional Studies:
- Digital & Social Media Marketing
- Marketing & Sales Management
- Finance for Small & Medium Businesses
- Global Operations & Logistics
- Shipping
- Hotel & Tourism Management
- Healthcare Management
- Sports Management
Career prospects
As a business graduate with an HR focus you can build your career in any business environment or develop your own business or consultancy in Greece and abroad. You can secure positions in:
- HR Strategic planning
- Staff recruitment, training & development
- Payroll & compensations
- Industrial relations
Testimonials
Studying at the MSc Marketing Management was a unique experience. I really enjoyed lectures and exchange of ideas in the class. I have developed skills in communication and team working and enhanced my research and analytical skills. Today, I feel very grateful to my professors and more confident for acquiring such important knowledge....
Antigoni Filipidou, MSc Marketing Management
The MBA allowed me to acquire a lot of new knowledge, essential for my professional career. A great thanks to both my family for their support and professors for being such inspiring and supportive....
Dimitrios Orfanoudakis, MBA
My studies at Mediterranean College were the most creative and enjoyable period of my life, helped me to develop the elements of my personality. The conclusion; Never stop following your dreams....
Eleni Stamatiou, BA (Hons) Business (Marketing)