Course Essentials
Warm welcome to Canterbury Christ Church University (CCCU) and to the beginning of your BSc Human Resource Management (HRM) course in the School of Business, Law and Policing (BLP). My name is Dr Okey Okonkwo, and I am the course director for the BSc Human Resource Management course. As your Course Director, I will welcome you in person on your first day during the course welcome week and your lecturers will guide you through the details of your course content to ensure a very smooth start.
Dr Okey Okonkwo
Course Director
Your Teaching Timetable
Teaching for your course will begin w.c 21 September 2026.
To help you plan your first few weeks, you can view an overview of the teaching activities for your course.
View your first semester teaching timetable.
On a mobile device, click the arrow next to “Search” at the top right of the page to view your timetable.
If your course is taught in groups, the overview will show activities for all groups. You will only need to attend sessions for your allocated group.
Once teaching begins, your individual timetable and group allocation will be available in MyTimetable provided you have completed online registration and created your computing account.
| Your Semester 1 Modules |
| Shaping the Future of Business |
| The Business World in Numbers |
| Success Modules - you will complete 3 of these 5 credit modules* |
*Success Modules
Your Journey to Success at CCCU is a compulsory success module. You'll then choose two more Success modules from a choice of eight.
These modules are completed online (asynchronous learning) and are not timetabled, so they won't appear in your teaching timetable.
Key dates
Academic Calendar: Semesters
View key dates for this Academic Calendar for 2026-27 including when teaching starts and finishes and when you break for holidays.
Welcome
Your course ’Welcome Week' is an essential introduction to your course and to the wider University, helping you to feel confident and prepared for your studies right from the very start.
It is very important that you utilise this opportunity by attending the course welcome week.
From the beginning of your study, you will be allocated a Personal Academic Tutor (PAT), who will support you through to the end of your study. PATs are a key contact point between you as a student and the University, and they can offer you more individual support than is possible in formal teaching sessions.
Your PAT can help you to understand realistic expectations of your study, feel a sense of belonging, develop effective study skills, and thereby contribute to the overall positive student experience. Your allocated PAT will be communicated to by the course team. Please ensure that you become aware of who your PAT is from the start.
Getting started
Your Course
Your first year at the University is divided into two semesters and you will study the following modules in each one.
Semester 1:
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Shaping the Future of Business
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The Business World in Numbers
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Success Module [Elective - 3 x 5 credit modules]
Semester 2:
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Inside the Business
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Working With and Leading People
You'll be taught through a combination of lectures, seminars and practical workshops. Workshops in smaller groups, will enable you to discuss with your peers and develop your understanding of the subject/course.
Blackboard
Blackboard is the University's Virtual Learning Environment providing you with access to your learning materials, resources and services. You'll be able to access Blackboard when you have set up your computing account and you will receive an introduction to Blackboard during Welcome Week.
Your Must Do Tasks
Once you have been invited to register for your course, there are some key tasks you'll need to complete to make sure you are ready to become a CCCU student.
Registration invitations are sent towards the end of August. We'll send yours to the email address you used when you applied, so please check this inbox regularly to make sure you don't miss any important information.
Pre-course reading
Given that you have worked very hard to get into University, we recommend that you use the summer to prepare yourself for your transition to higher education and take some time to relax and rejuvenate.
To ease you into the world of HR, here are some resources to read, listen to or watch.
Human Resource Management (HRM) Explained in 10 minutes via YouTube
Wai, Faye (2026) 18 Must-Listen HR Podcasts for People & Culture Leaders in 2026. Available at: https://peoplemanagingpeople.com/career/best-hr-podcasts/ (Last Accessed 12/05/2026)
Leatherbarrow, C. & Fletcher, J. (2019) Introduction to Human Resource Management: a guide to HR in practice. 4th Edition. London: Kogan Page. [ISBN: 9780749483685]
Leyshon, Jessica (2024) Why I love working in HR: 14 HR experts explain why they love what they do and share tips for success. Available at: https://www.sage.com/en-gb/blog/hr-why-love-sector-career-tips/ (Last Accessed 12/05/2026)
Wilton, N. (2019) Introduction to Human Resource Management. 4th Edition. Los Angeles: SAGE Publications
International student success programme
International students: don't miss out! Make sure you register for our international student success programme which provides practical advice on preparing to live and study in the UK.
Contact details
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