Management and Human Resources

What are the key management ideas and practices that shape contemporary work? what is the role of technology? how are societal dimensions implicated in management practices? can the interests of employees and of organisations co-exist? what is the impact of the ‘gig economy’ on employee relations? what are the drivers behind communication, change and motivation? so much can be uncovered by delving into management ideas, people’s behaviours and their interactions with organisations and society.

The third year of your degree will be spent studying abroad at one of our partner universities. we have exchange agreements with prestigious universities all over the world. progression to the study abroad year will be dependent upon performance in the first and second year of your degree. during your year abroad, you will study business and management related subjects and will also have the opportunity to study courses in other disciplines.

• Type: Optional

• Duration: 12 Months

• Fees: Contact us for up-to-date information

Our graduates have been highly successful in finding good, well-paid jobs in various areas of management. your degree will give you an understanding of entrepreneurship as an important part of management and you will also develop a range of analytical, problem-solving and communications skills. recent graduates gained employment in a variety of blue chip companies, such as ibm, deloitte, the co-operative, unilever, bt, enterprise and accenture, as well as working for dynamic small businesses and setting up their own companies. your degree is also excellent preparation for postgraduate study of business, or more specifically entrepreneurship and innovation, at masters level. lancaster university is dedicated to ensuring you not only gain a highly reputable degree, you also graduate with the relevant life and work based skills. we are unique in that every student is eligible to participate in the lancaster award which offers you the opportunity to complete key activities such as work experience, employability awareness, career development, campus community and social development.

Work while you study

You can also work on a UK student visa, from 10 to 20 hours per week during the academic year, 40 hours per week or full-time during vacations.

Partnerships

Most universities in England have partnerships with different companies and organisations to ensure their students get enough professional training as students. In addition to increasing their students' chances to get hired by one of the universities. Lancaster University has partnerships with the following companies: