BSc (Hons) Human Resource Management (Military)
Key Information
Part-time Duration: 13-24 Months
School: Lincoln International Business School
Campus: Lincoln Campus [L]
Validation Status: Validated
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Introduction
The effectiveness of any military force depends on its people. In today’s constantly changing environment Human Resource Management sits at the heart of the complex array of organisational and operational changes that are taking place across the Armed Forces. This means that military HR professionals must be equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to allow them to contribute directly to organisational efficiency and operational effectiveness. The University of Lincoln recognises that this requirement calls for a high level of managerial and professional competence. The BSc (Hons) Human Resource Management, a final year top up course, is designed to build on HR military professionals’ skills, linking practical experience with academic theory to provide them with the opportunity to enhance their knowledge and expertise in Human Resource Management. The first and second years of the degree are accredited through previous academic qualifications and/or relevant professional experience.
Flexibility
Flexibility is a key feature of this programme and University of Lincoln regulations do permit military students to formally interrupt their studies, at no extra cost for a period of up to 24 months in light of Out of Area or other such commitments. In effect students can pause their studies until they are in a position to continue.
How You Study
Students have up to ten hours contact time with their tutors with the remainder being self-directed study. A range of teaching and learning methods are used on the BSc (Hons) Engineering Management (Aerospace Engineering and Airworthiness Management) including using Blackboard which is an online teaching and learning resource. Teaching on the course is through a range of methods such as podcasts, Wikis and blogs with the aim to facilitate a community of practice learners. Blackboard is also used for assessment purposes and students study and are assessed completely online.
How You Are Assessed
The course and associated assessments are at final year degree level and, applicants should be prepared to offer the commitment and dedication to produce work of an appropriate standard. Throughout the programme assessment methods are designed to enable you to develop your potential. The course enables you to consider the application of general theory to your specific working environment and assessment strategies can include reflection, essays, reports, portfolios and a short video. Exams and group work are not utilised.
Assessment Feedback
You can receive written comments and a score for summative work. Feedback will be designed to help you to develop and improve for the next assessment. The University of Lincoln's policy on assessment feedback aims to ensure that academics will return in-course assessments to you promptly – no later than 15 working days after the submission date.
Methods of Assessment
The way you will be assessed on this course will vary for each module. It could include coursework, such as a dissertation or essay, written, and portfolio development, or presentations.
Duration
Typically, students take between 13 - 18 months to complete the programme but this will vary according to each individual's personal circumstances and work commitments.
Modules (Personnel Support (AGC), Branch (RAF) and Logistics (RN) Officers)
Programme code: HRMMILUB
This module aims to equip students the appropriate knowledge and skills to enable them to engage critically with their studies, and the Independent Research Project in particular.
This module explores and critically analyses the impact that HR professionals have on the organisation in the achievement of its goals. It focuses on ways in which proactive, skilled people managers and HR professionals can develop business acumen, behaviours and skills that contribute to and demonstrate HRM's value to organisational health. The module also critically evaluates how HR practices contribute to a healthy, thriving workplace, ethical management, internal communication and collaboration . Students will apply their learning to their workplace environment and experience to contextualise the academic discussion.
This Evidence-based Decision Making module explores how HR professionals can develop an evidence-based approach to their work through the use and application of evidence, including organisational data, research, stakeholder insights and their own professional expertise and knowledge. This module reflects the rising demand for HR professionals to understand and manage people analytics.
The dissertation is the capstone project of the programme. It provides students with the opportunity to apply, integrate, and deepen the knowledge, insights, and skills they have learned throughout the programme of study. The focus of this project should be a real-world issue or a research topic. Whilst it is intended that most students will complete a work-based research project, in keeping with the ethos of our programmes, this module seeks to enable and facilitate innovation and creativity. Therefore, the format of the final assessment can be negotiated with their supervisor, dissertation coordinator and programme leader.
Modules (Human Resource/Personnel WOs, SNCOs and by exception JNCOs)
Programme code: HRMHPTUB
This module aims to equip students the appropriate knowledge and skills to enable them to engage critically with their studies, and the Independent Research Project in particular.
The Managerial Context module sees the students studying the purpose and activity of an organisation and how managers, as empowered individuals, help direct this activity. This module discusses the theory, practise, and individual experiences of those trying to manage the activity pursued by their organisation. This module reviews the principles of management to understand how organisations can be developed to meet their own needs and objectives.
This module explores and critically analyses the impact that HR professionals have on the organisation in the achievement of its goals. It focuses on ways in which proactive, skilled people managers and HR professionals can develop business acumen, behaviours and skills that contribute to and demonstrate HRM's value to organisational health. The module also critically evaluates how HR practices contribute to a healthy, thriving workplace, ethical management, internal communication and collaboration . Students will apply their learning to their workplace environment and experience to contextualise the academic discussion.
This Evidence-based Decision Making module explores how HR professionals can develop an evidence-based approach to their work through the use and application of evidence, including organisational data, research, stakeholder insights and their own professional expertise and knowledge. This module reflects the rising demand for HR professionals to understand and manage people analytics.
This module enables the student to develop and demonstrate a sound understanding of the knowledge, skills and behaviours required by Human Resources (HR) professionals and people managers, specifically relating to developing and maintaining employee engagement and to develop and manage effective employee communications.
The dissertation is the capstone project of the programme. It provides students with the opportunity to apply, integrate, and deepen the knowledge, insights, and skills they have learned throughout the programme of study. The focus of this project should be a real-world issue or a research topic. Whilst it is intended that most students will complete a work-based research project, in keeping with the ethos of our programmes, this module seeks to enable and facilitate innovation and creativity. Therefore, the format of the final assessment can be negotiated with their supervisor, dissertation coordinator and programme leader.
Benefits for Students
Students may benefit from the following features of the course:
- Flexible – All of our awards are studied via our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) so as long as you have access to a reliable internet connection, you should be able to study regardless of where you are in the world
- Affordable – Qualifies for Enhanced Learning Credits
- Transferable – Recognised professionally and academically
- Supported – One to one tutor advice and guidance throughout the programme
- Study Skills - Each degree has an integrated module aimed at equipping students with essential skills for study - ideal if this is your first experience of Higher Education, or you have been out of education for a while.
Benefits for the MoD
The MOD may benefit from the following features of the course:
- Tailored Course - These programmes have been specially designed with the MoD in mind, and are delivered by staff with strong military experience or knowledge
- Minimal Disruption - Distance learning is conducted entirely off-campus
- Tangible Benefits - Student work may be utilised by the MoD to realise measurable operational improvements, budgetary savings and to drive future policy and strategy
- Staff Development - The Work-based Distance Learning programmes are designed to equip staff with skills, understanding and knowledge that can be put to immediate use.
Accreditation
This programme has been accredited by the CIPD against the level 5 Certificate in HRM, entitling students to Student Membership of the CIPD during their studies and to apply for Associate Membership of the CIPD on graduation.
Entry Requirements
This is a final year top-up degree course with levels four and five being accredited through previous military experience.
Personnel Support (AGC), Branch (RAF) and Logistics (RN) Officers
Programme code: HRMMILUB
The University of Lincoln has recognised the high standard of phase one and two training received by Personnel Branch/Support (Army/RAF) and Logistics (RN) officers through formal accreditation of the first two levels of study of the undergraduate degree programme. In addition, through an agreement with the Defence College of Logistics, Personnel and Administration (DCLPA), the University of Lincoln has accredited elements of professional phase 2 training against two of the modules (marked*) in the modules tab. This allows RN ILOC, AGC Det Cdrs and RAF PBOFC students the option to enrol on the BSc (Hons) Human Resource Management degree.
Within five years of completing phase one and two training students can complete a further 4 final-level modules (Critical Enquiry Skills for Distance Learning, HRM and the Management of Change, Developing HR Professional Practice and Independent Research Project) with the University of Lincoln to gain the award of BSc (Hons) Human Resource Management.
Individuals who have not enrolled within four weeks of starting their phase two training will not be eligible for this programme.
Human Resource/Personnel WOs, SNCOs and by exception JNCOs
Programme code: HRMHPTUB
The University of Lincoln has recognised the high standard of phase one and two training received by Human Resource WO’s and SNCO’s through formal accreditation of the first two years of study of the undergraduate degree programme. This leaves WOs, SNCOs, and by exception JNCOs who can evidence a level 5 qualification obtained with five years prior to enrolment needing to complete the 6 final-level modules of the degree as described under the modules tab.
Fees
| BSc (Hons) Human Resource Management | 24/25 Tuition Fees |
|---|---|
| Open Route - HRMHPTUB | £5936** |
| Closed Route - HRMMILUB | £3286** |
| BSc (Hons) Human Resource Management | 23/24 Tuition Fees |
|---|---|
| Open Route - HRMHPTUB | £5660** |
| Closed Route - HRMMILUB | £3100** |
*Subject to annual review of fees.
**The price reflects that current or previous serving members of the UK Military are eligible for a Military fees scholarship. In order to qualify for this, you must provide a Statement of Service/Military ID or any other formal evidence of your service with your application pack. The scholarship will be offset at Enrolment, against the tuition fee payments for each academic year of study. Our ELCAS provider number is 1283.
Contact Details for Further Enquiries:
Email: askwbdl@lincoln.ac.uk
Additional Costs:
Optional on-campus days may be available to you. Where these are optional students will normally (unless stated otherwise) be required to pay their own transportation, accommodation and meal costs.
With regards to text books, University of Lincoln provides students who enrol with a comprehensive reading list and our extensive library holds either material or virtual versions of the core texts that students are required to read. However, students may prefer to purchase some of these for themselves and will therefore be responsible for this cost.
Your Future Career
This programme is designed to help students advance their careers by furthering their management competence and general employability. The course is designed can enable students to extend their skills, knowledge and perspective and to provide them with opportunities for personal and career development.
Careers Service
The University Careers and Employability Team offer qualified advisors who can work with students to provide tailored, individual support and careers advice during their time at the University. As a member of our alumni we also offer one-to-one support in the first year after completing a course, including access to events, vacancy information and website resources; with access to online vacancies and virtual resources for the following two years.
This service can include one-to-one coaching, CV advice and interview preparation to help you maximise our graduates future opportunities.
The service works closely with local, national and international employers, acting as a gateway to the business world.
Visit our Careers Service pages for further information https://www.lincoln.ac.uk/campuslife/studentsupport/careersservice/.