BA Honours Business Management (Human Resource Management)

Introduction to the Programme

This programme is tailored towards ambitious students who are keen to apply theory to practice in a business environment; you will learn how organisations operate, from developing strategy to styles of management. Supported by academics who bring professional expertise to their teaching practices, you will study the key functions that underpin business success. You will also gain a broad understanding of the Human Resource (HR) sector to understand the legal and ethical challenges that HR professionals face. You will also study the techniques companies use to match skills and abilities to their business needs.

You will graduate with the specialist knowledge, skills and experience to launch a successful HR career, across a wide range of corporate, governmental and third sector organisations.

Why Study BA Honours Business Management (Human Resource Management)?

Middlesex University Dubai provides students with the opportunity to achieve an Honours degree in Business Management (Human Resource Management) in three years. A degree in Business Management (Human Resource Management) will provide you with the skills that managers and human resource professionals require to attract, retain, develop and nurture professional talent effectively within a globalised and competitive business landscape. The programme is structured to enable students to develop a range of theoretical and practical business skills with a HR (people oriented) focus, including; leading and managing change, formulating strategy and managing diversity. Such knowledge and skills are required to be effective within a professional context. Therefore, our Human Resources pathway allows you to shape your studies towards your career ambitions, and build expert knowledge in people management alongside the operational functions of companies.

The Financial Modeling Institute

Middlesex University Dubai is an Academic Partner of the The Financial Modeling Institute (FMI). FMI is dedicated to excellence in Financial Modeling and globally recognized certifications and conducts rigorous financial modeling exams that truly test the proficiency of a candidate’s financial modeling skills.

Students of Middlesex University Dubai can benefit from a 40% discount towards certification for Level 1: Advanced Financial Modeler (AFM). Students have the opportunity to attend networking and webinar events.

FMI certifications are a gateway to becoming a member of a global network of financial modeling leaders who have demonstrated mastery of real-world, applied financial modeling expertise. The FMI certifications are ideal for all finance, accounting, investment, insurance, and other business professionals.

Programme Content

You will develop key business skills, knowledge and experience in order to excel in a management career. Companies and organisations require graduates who have expert business knowledge, who can also demonstrate analytical and problem solving skills and the professional acumen to deal with challenges in a fast-paced business environment.

In Year 1, you will complete four compulsory modules to develop essential skills and knowledge in business management.

In Year 2, you will study three core modules to understand essential business issues and you will also choose an optional HR module.

In your final year, through two compulsory modules, you will focus on strategic management and leadership and management development. You will also study options including: The Service Provision and Leading Change, and Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.

You will learn to work effectively in teams, and be able to present and communicate business management ideas with confidence. We also ensure you develop specialist knowledge in:

Stakeholders: their expectations and behaviour
The environment of business and its impact on strategy
Design, production and distribution of products and services
Business resources: acquisition, application and control
Business process: planning, improvement and control

Please refer to our Academic Calendar for further information: http://www.mdx.ac.ae/life-at-university/academic-calendar

Module and programme information is indicative and may be subject to change.

Note: Both core and optional modules are constantly updated and under review. As with most academic programmes, please remember that it is possible that a module may not be offered in any particular year, for instance because too few students opt for it. Middlesex University reserves the right to vary or withdraw any course or module.

Year 1
- People Management (15 Credits) - Compulsory
  
  The aim of this module is to develop students understanding of how people in organisations interact. It will introduce various people management concepts and human resource processes and practices. Students will develop the ability to compare and contrast a variety of organisational psychology and sociological theories and their application in the management of people.
- Management Concepts (15 Credits) - Compulsory
  
  The aim of this module is to develop students understanding of the management of organisations. It will introduce management concepts such as the business functions,organisational structure, work design, entrepreneurship, and business ethics. Students will develop the ability to analyse the strengths and weaknesses of various management theories and their application in the management of organisations.
- Financial Concepts of Business (30 Credits) - Compulsory
  
  This module aims to develop the financial understanding and knowledge of students within business organisations so as to enable them to make effective decisions and to assess the cost, economic and financial implications of these decisions. It aims to provide an understanding of the fundamental roles of accounting and finance for business students who do not need to develop specialist knowledge as well as to provide an understanding of key economic principles that inform business thought and practice.
- Quantitative Methods for Business (30 Credits) - Compulsory
  
  The aim of this module is to provide an introduction to the use of computer software to collect, analyse and present business data. Students will learn to solve business and management problems using Excel or other appropriate software with an emphasis on the application of methods to solve problems, and the interpretation and communication of results. The main aim is to enable the student to become a discerning user of quantitative methods and computers in business analysis, which can be built upon in further study.
- Marketing Theory and Practice (30 Credits) - Compulsory
  
  This module is designed to provide students with an overview of key marketing concepts and techniques, as they apply in a variety of organisations and in both conventional and online environments. Students will develop knowledge and understanding of the core role of marketing in determining the growth potential of an enterprise, including the value of the marketing mix in ensuring successful marketing implementation and the significance of external and internal operating environments for marketing practice.
Year 2
- Principles of Innovation and Entrepreneurship (15 Credits) - Compulsory
  
  This module provides students with an introduction to innovation and entrepreneurship. It examines different forms of innovative and entrepreneurial practice including commercial and social enterprise. This includes an introduction into management issues faced by entrepreneurs and small business owners. The module will also introduce students to such concepts as opportunity recognition and the ability to act upon opportunities and problem solving.
- Management Information Systems (15 Credits) - Compulsory
  
  This module aims to provide students with the ability to apply key skills in information systems to the business management domain. The module also aims to enable students to obtain important aptitudes towards using information technology solutions such as business intelligence (e.g. data analytics), digital technology solutions (e.g. smart environments) and modern forms of communication (e.g. social networks) to improve business processes.The module enables students to acquire knowledge in a number of topics aligned to the following key areas: (i) information systems and business intelligence (in particular the development, management, application and implementation of information systems and their impact upon organisations, (ii) communications (in particular the comprehension and use of relevant communications for application in business and management, including the use of digital tools) and (iii) digital business (in particular the development of strategic priorities to deliver business at speed in an environment where digital technology has reshaped traditional revenue and business models).The cross-discipline nature of the module ensures that students will gain experience in using information systems, while engaging in strategic management activities and following a pattern of work resembling project management practices in controlled environments.
- Business Environment (15 Credits) - Compulsory
  
  This module aims to provide you with an understanding of economics from a business perspective. This includes an understanding of how competition, the behaviour of the financial markets and government economic policy can influence an organisation. You will also gain the ability to apply economic theory in both microeconomic and macroeconomic contexts.
- Organisational Behaviour (15 Credits) - Compulsory
  
  The aim of this module is to enable students to identify the multifaceted social processes that are imperative to organisational life. The module will cover a wide array of theories pertaining to organisational behaviour. Students will develop their own abilities to analyse these theories, build up their own views on how to think and feel about these emergent issues as well as empower themselves with the capacity to argue and support these views in an academically rigorous manner.
- Human Resource Management in Practice (30 Credits) - Compulsory
  
  The aim is to introduce non-HR specialist students to the key areas of HRM and to build on relevant knowledge and skills developed in introductory organisational behaviour modules. By the end of the module students will be familiar with a wide range of generalist HR policies and practices within the five key areas of the discipline: employee resourcing, employee reward, performance management employee relations, and employee training and developmen
- Operations Management (30 Credits) - Compulsory
  
  This module aims to broaden and expand students knowledge of the concepts and techniques required for the design, operation and control of business processes. Cases and practical exercises are relevant to a variety of commercial, manufacturing and service organisations. The module builds on the IT and quantitative skills developed in the first year.
Year 3
- Contemporary Issues in HRM (30 Credits) - Compulsory
  
  This module builds upon knowledge gained about general business functions, organisational behaviour and the broad scope of responsibilities covered by the human resources function in an organisation and explores, in more depth and on a critical basis, some recent trends and controversies in human resource management. This module is aligned to CIPD intermediate unit narratives. This module will also host the 3rd-year HR professional development workshop series.
- Strategic Management (30 Credits) - Compulsory
  
  This module aims to present a broad and integrated view of strategic management in organisations; to outline and offer a range of critical perspectives on key concepts of strategy; to introduce generic strategies at the corporate, business and functional levels; to provide a range of analytical models and concepts that can be applied in assessing the strategic capability of an organisation and the environment in which it operates.
- Leadership and Management Development (30 Credits) - Compulsory
  
  This module aims to provide grounding in the core competencies related to management and leadership in organisations, enabling students to apply theory to practice in management and leadership development. Alongside this, it will provide opportunities to develop personal skills through workshops in leadership and team building. This module is aligned to CIPD intermediate unit narratives.
- Internship (30 Credits) - Optional
  
  The primary aim of the internship module is to provide students with the opportunity to undertake a period of work experience minimum 30 days . This will facilitate the student to gain an insight into, the world of work and appropriate conduct at work, and the process of becoming and staying employable through assertiveness, continuing development and reflection on both their development and the link between theory and practice. The student will also develop an understanding of the organisation, sector and the environment in which is operates.
- Consulting to Organisations (30 Credits) - Optional
  
  This module introduces students to organisation consulting. It builds on learning from prior modules and provides students with a theoretical introduction to consulting and the idea of the learning organisation.Students are required to undertake a live team-consulting project to identify solutions to real business issues. This module also provides students with the opportunity to apply theory to practice and to develop employability skills. These include team-building, communication,interpersonal, and reflective skills that can boost employment outcomes.
- Research Project (30 Credits) - Optional
  
  This module provides an excellent opportunity for students to demonstrate higher order employability skills such as the ability to design and deliver a small research project; learn independently and through supervision, and undertake an extended, methodical piece of work. A well-executed research project will give you something to distinguish yourself from your peers as well as the opportunity to show why you might be a superior candidate for graduate employment.
- Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (30 Credits) - Optional
  
  The aim of this module is to promote greater awareness and understanding of the importance of diversity issues from both a national and international perspective. This module also provides insight to the implications of diversity from a societal, organisational, and employee standpoint. A range of diversity debates, concepts and practices regarding equality, fairness and inclusion are also explored. This is used as a means for endorsing the significance of diversity management to careers and business sustainability and success. A variety of topics are covered including cross-cultural management, gender disparity, age perception, disability awareness, effective multicultural team-working, and diversity legislation.
- Leading Change (30 Credits) - Optional
  
  This module aims to enable students to critically analyse approaches to organisational change and to develop the skills required to be effective change agents. To do this, the module will, firstly, explore organisational change including the need for change, triggers of change, response/barriers to change and approaches for overcoming resistance to change. Secondly, the module will explore the importance of business/HR strategy, communication, project management, and team work in managing change, as well as leadership as a key facilitator of change. Finally, the module will equip students with the knowledge, skills and competences to become effective change agents and will engage them in a reflection of their past career and life experiences in relation to individual and/or organisational change.

Teaching

Classes are held at our Dubai Knowledge Park campus Sunday to Thursday between 8:30am and 6:30pm. Additional sessions may be scheduled over the weekend or holiday periods and you should expect to receive notice of these in advance.

You will be actively involved in a range of learning, teaching and assessment approaches as part of your programme. These approaches ensure that you are involved and engaged by placing you at the centre of your own learning. You will be required to actively participate in learning activities and engagement with your fellow students, both individually and collaboratively. Faculty increasingly use existing and emerging technologies and your programme will be facilitated using a variety of media and online tools (My Learning on UniHub, podcasts, wikis, etc.) which will allow you access to a diverse range of online resources and learning materials. By engaging in e-learning you will also be developing skills of which are essential for your learning and highly valued by employers. Such skills including flexibility, communication, IT skills and team work.

Entry requirements

We accept students with a diverse range of entry qualifications and from varying backgrounds. The following international qualifications are normally considered for admission:

Middlesex University International Foundation Programme (IFP)

Successful completion of the Middlesex University International Foundation Programme (IFP)*** (equivalent programmes from other Universities/Colleges/Institutes will be considered).

Indian Secondary School Certificates

Indian Secondary School Certificates issued by the CBSE/ISC boards/NIOS/All State Boards may be considered: minimum grade of 60% overall

British A-Levels

Minimum two, maximum three subjects, with grades of B,B,C (three subjects) or with A*, A* (two subjects)

International Baccalaureate

You must have passed the full IB Diploma. In some cases applicants will also need to have studied certain subjects at Standard or Higher Level. If you are unsure about the suitability of your qualifications or would like help with your application, please contact admissions@mdx.ac.ae for support.

GCSE

Students who have completed their GCSEs are eligible to join our International Foundation Programme – a one year programme to prepare students for entry onto our Undergraduate Programmes. Please note that students must meet the British AS and A Level entry requirements in order to gain entry into the First Year of any one of our Undergraduate Programmes.

UAE’s General Secondary Education Certificate Examination

UAE’s General Secondary Education Certificate Examination Grade 12 (Tawjihiya) plus successful completion of the Middlesex University International Foundation Programme (IFP)*** or equivalent programmes

Pakistani National Curriculum

Completion of Year 1 at a recognised post-secondary institution (university / college). Candidates that have successfully completed FSC/HSC are admitted to the Middlesex University’s International Foundation Programme (IFP)***

Iranian Pre-University Certificate

Minimum overall grade of 12. Students completing the High School Diploma are admitted to the International Foundation Programme (IFP)***

Nigerian Senior School Leaving Certificate

Candidates are admitted to the International Foundation Programme (IFP)***

National Curriculum of the countries of Russia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan

National Curriculum of the countries of Russia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan: Candidates are admitted to the International Foundation Programme (IFP)***

West African GCE

Candidates are admitted to the International Foundation Programme (IFP)***

American High School Diploma

Students with American High School Diploma are eligible to join our Foundation programme. However, if you have passed the American High School Diploma with the university required GPA and SAT or ACT or AP Scores you may be eligible for direct entry into Year 1 of the undergraduate programme. If you are unsure about the suitability of your qualifications or would like help with your application, please contact admissions@mdx.ac.ae for support.

BTEC Level 3

BTEC Level 3 qualifications***** (suite of qualifications known as Nationals) may be considered for direct entry into an undergraduate programme

***** BTEC qualifications (QCF) (suite of qualifications known as Nationals) are acceptable both on their own and in combination with other qualifications. Applicants are expected to have studied for the Diploma or Extended Diploma. The Certificate, Subsidiary Diploma and 90 Credit Diploma are expected to be studied in combination to equal that of at least the Diploma (for example, the Subsidiary Diploma would need to be offered in combination with either a Diploma or two GCE A levels).

Note: *** International Foundation Programme (IFP) is a one year programme to prepare students for entry to Undergraduate programmes

This list shows only a selection of qualifications. If your high school system does not appear here, please contact our Admissions Office admissions@mdx.ac.ae and we will be able to advise you further.

English Language Requirements (Undergraduate)

All programmes at Middlesex University Dubai are taught in English and applicants with previous education outside of English-speaking countries (such as the UK, the United States, Canada, England, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand), must demonstrate English language proficiency as follows:

English Language Test	Entry Requirement
IELTS Academic	6.0 (minimum 5.5 in each band)
TOEFL Internet-based	72 (17 in listening & writing, 20 in speaking and 18 in reading)
PearsonPTE Academic	51

Additionally, students with the following qualifications may be considered as having met the English language requirements:

English Language	Entry Requirement
GCSE/IGCSE/O-Level English (as a first or second language)	Grade C or Higher
CBSE/ISC boards/NIOS/All state boards	Minimum grade of 65% in English
International Baccalaureate	Minimum grade 5 in English A1 (Standard or Higher Level) in IB OR a minimum of grade 5 in English B (Higher Level)
West African/Nigerian Curriculum WAEC/WASSCE/SSSCE	Minimum grade “C6“

For admissions related enquiries, kindly contact our admissions team on 0097143678100 / 0097143751212 alternatively you can email on admissions@mdx.ac.ae

Future Careers and Employability

Our Business Management (HRM) graduates find themselves working in a range of industrial, commercial and third sector organisations in a range of roles, including: Human Resources Manager; Trainer; Management Consultant;Recruitment and Selection Consultant; Policy Developer; Compensation and Benefits Manager.

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Course Detail

BA Honours Business Management (Human Resource Management)

Introduction to the Programme

Why Study BA Honours Business Management (Human Resource Management)?

Programme Content

Year 1

People Management (15 Credits) - Compulsory

Management Concepts (15 Credits) - Compulsory

Financial Concepts of Business (30 Credits) - Compulsory

Quantitative Methods for Business (30 Credits) - Compulsory

Marketing Theory and Practice (30 Credits) - Compulsory

Year 2

Principles of Innovation and Entrepreneurship (15 Credits) - Compulsory

Management Information Systems (15 Credits) - Compulsory

Business Environment (15 Credits) - Compulsory

Organisational Behaviour (15 Credits) - Compulsory

Human Resource Management in Practice (30 Credits) - Compulsory

Operations Management (30 Credits) - Compulsory

Year 3

Contemporary Issues in HRM (30 Credits) - Compulsory

Strategic Management (30 Credits) - Compulsory

Leadership and Management Development (30 Credits) - Compulsory

Internship (30 Credits) - Optional

Consulting to Organisations (30 Credits) - Optional

Research Project (30 Credits) - Optional

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (30 Credits) - Optional

Leading Change (30 Credits) - Optional

Teaching

Entry requirements

English Language Requirements (Undergraduate)

Future Careers and Employability

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