Human Resource Management with Placement (19 Months) MSc

Brunel University of London

This course offers the opportunity to explore the issues of managing people both in theory and in practice and how this can contribute to organisational success.The HRM MSc is accredited by the The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).The CIPD is the professional body for HR and people development. It has over 160,000 members internationally - working in HR, learning and development, people management and consulting across private businesses and organisations in the public and voluntary sectors. Further information about how to become a CIPD student member can be accessed via the link.The compulsory modules look at areas such as talent search, selection and recruitment, leadership recruitment, reward management, performance management, and creating an environment of learning and development.International human resource management is also covered, looking at expatriation, management across cultures, and HR systems and processes from an international perspective.As a prospective human resource manager, you will be able to address business and professional situations knowledgeably, making a contribution to improved organisational performance and delivering sound HR support.This is an ideal postgraduate course if you wish to become a human resource practitioner or consultant as it looks in depth at a full range of approaches in human resource management, techniques and methodologies.Our programmes are built with input from business professionals with the specific aim of helping you enter the workplace fully equipped and confident of your abilities. As a masters graduate you’ll be equipped to enter a number job roles, including: Human resources officer; Human resources practitioner / consultant; Training and development officer; Business adviser; Recruitment consultant; Management consultant; Payroll Specialist; Operational researcher.Some of the well-known names who value Brunel Business School graduates include Accenture, Amazon, Barclays, British Airways, Capgemini, HSBC, Jaguar Land Rover, L’Oréal, McCann, Microsoft, PricewaterhouseCoopers, and Xerox.