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Pearson BTEC Year 1 and Year 2 Higher National Diploma in Business (Human Resource Management)
Focuses on managing people and organisational development. Key units include Resource and Talent Planning, Employee Relations, and Strategic Human Resource Management. Prepares students for roles in HR, Talent management, and organisational development.
Disclaimer : The list includes a combination of certain compulsory and optional subjects (not limited to) offered under the degree, subject to fulfilment of the respective prerequisites, co-requisites, and university validation.
What You Will Learn
Year 1
(Mandatory Core)
Core Units (Mandatory)
Business and the Business Environment
Marketing Processes and Planning
Human Resource Management
Leadership and Management
Accounting Principles
Managing a Successful Business Project
Optional Units (Select two units)
Innovation and Commercialisation
Professional Identity and Practice
Year 2
(Human Resource Management)
Core Units (Mandatory):
19 Research Project
20: Organisational Behaviour Management
Specialist Units (Mandatory):
30: Resource and Talent Planning
31: Employee Relations
32: Strategic Human Resource Management
Optional Units (Select two units)
Business Strategy
Business Data Analytics and Insights
E-Commerce and Strategy
Planning Social Media Campaigns
Tapping into New and International Markets
Developing Individuals, Teams and Organisations
Human Resources – Value and Contribution to Organisational Success
Career Opportunities
Graduates are equipped for a wide range of careers in business, finance, and beyond:
General management and business operations
Marketing, brand management, and digital roles
Human resources and people management
Strategy, consulting, and business development
Finance, accounting, and corporate administration
Entrepreneurship and new venture development
Postgraduate study, MBA, or specialist disciplines
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Frequently Asked Questions
The BSc Business Administration (General) gives you a broad foundation across all business disciplines — management, marketing, HR, strategy, and accounting. The specialised programmes share the same core but give greater depth in their respective specialisation. If you are not yet certain of a specific direction, the General programme gives you maximum flexibility.
Yes. Royal Holloway, University of London, has a heritage of over 170 years and is consistently ranked among the UK's top 30 universities. It is known for its strong research culture, innovative teaching, and internationally recognised qualifications.
3 years, full time, at the Podar World College campus in Juhu, Mumbai.
Yes. This University of London degree is recognised by universities in India and internationally. Graduates can apply for MBA programmes, specialist master's degrees, or other postgraduate courses in India and abroad.
Yes. All PWC students simultaneously pursue a UGC-recognised degree from Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University (YCMOU) — free of cost — ensuring eligibility for postgraduate admissions at all Indian universities.
