HR provides many employment opportunities in a growing sector. In the UK, the HR Magazine reported 42% growth in the decade between 2011 and 2021 and worldwide it's estimated there are 2.5 HR professionals needed for every 100 employees. The sector also offers the opportunity to move up to the highest level of an organisation.
The advantage of ABE's Business Management and Human Resources (HR) qualification stream is that you gain a specialism combined with a high level of general business management knowledge.
Reasons to study Business Management with Human Resources (HR)
- Being able to offer HR expertise, together with wide-ranging strategic understanding of business management, provides a valuable dual skill set.
- As you progress to senior management/board level, knowledge of business beyond human resources is essential.
- The dual-skill qualification has the potential to open a wider range of career options and allows for a change of direction.
Advantages of ABE's Business Management & Human Resources (HR) qualifications
- We are sector experts and have been developing business-related skills for over 50 years.
- Entrepreneurialism is embedded throughout the programmes. Employers value staff who demonstrate entrepreneurial thinking and, in an ever-changing job market, having the know-how to create your own business from an HR and entrepreneurial perspective is an invaluable life skill.
- Our full Diplomas carry 120 credits which means they match the stages of a degree and offer clear progression. ABE graduates can access a wealth of fast and affordable university degree opportunities.
- Every unit has a free study guide to support your learning and provide an essential reference tool.
- Every ABE learner is given one year’s complimentary studying membership of The Institute of Leadership, a membership organisation dedicated to unlocking leadership potential. This provides outstanding development opportunities beyond your programme of study.
- We're flexible, you can join at the Level that is right for you and pay for assessments when you are ready to take them.
Future-proof your skills
Here are the future skills, developed by ABE qualifications, which are aligned to the top ten future job trends and employer needs for 2030 (World Economic Forum, Future of Jobs report):
- Analytical thinking
- Resilience, flexibility and agility
- Leadership
- Creating thinking
- Self-awareness
- Talent management
Qualifications available
ABE Level 4 Diploma in Business Management and Human Resources
Level 4 means the same depth of learning as year-one of a Bachelors degree. This qualification provides a thorough grounding in contemporary Business Management with a particular focus on the principles of Human Resources.
ABE Level 5 Diploma in Business Management and Human Resources
Level 5 means the same depth of learning as year two of a Bachelors degree. This qualification develops a strategic understanding of both contemporary business management and human resources.
ABE Level 6 Diploma in Business Management and Human Resources
Level 6 means the same depth of learning as the final year of a Bachelors degree. Develop a critical strategic understanding of contemporary management and the skill set to be a senior HR professional.