About our department

What we do

Drawing on innovative research and teaching techniques, we offer specialist, accredited undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in:

  • Human resource management
  • Business psychology
  • Sport business and marketing management

We also deliver high-quality postgraduate programmes including our AMBA-accredited MBA, the Masters of Sports Directorship and a level seven Senior People Professional Apprenticeship.

Our accreditations reflect the practical and applied nature of our curriculum.

Shaping your future

Whether you’re joining the world of work, or progressing your existing career, we’ll equip you with the skills you need. Using a modern learning environment, we’ll prepare you for economic and social challenges.

Our excellent links with professional bodies also ensure that you’re benefiting from exposure. It also means your learning is relevant and up to date for the needs of industry standards. 

Our staff have a diverse portfolio of experience. They’re committed to advancing theories and practices in their fields of expertise. They combine academic excellence with industry knowledge to offer the best teaching.

The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD)

We are a CIPD-approved centre. On successful completion of our human resource programmes, you’ll:

  • graduate with an internationally recognised qualification
  • be eligible for consideration for CIPD membership

CIPD-approved qualifications are highly valued, and often required, by employers throughout the UK and abroad.

Our staff engage with the CIPD through membership, fellowship, research and consultancy. 

Join us

Study with us

Our department is committed to delivering industry-focused learning opportunities so that our students can succeed in the world of work. We offer high-quality undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, delivered in a fantastic city, which presents our students and graduates with unparalleled opportunities.
Sarah Fidment
Head of Department
Our department is committed to delivering industry-focused learning opportunities so that our students can succeed in the world of work. We offer high-quality undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, delivered in a fantastic city, which presents our students and graduates with unparalleled opportunities.
Sarah Fidment
Head of Department

Our research themes

Decent work and productivity

Our themes include:

  • labour markets, skills and employability
  • employee voice and regulation of work
  • decent work
  • wellbeing

Sports Policy Unit

Our themes include:

  • sports policy
  • grassroots sports
  • sports economics

In the top 1% of business schools

We hold triple accreditation from AACSB, AMBA and EQUIS.