MSc Human Resources and Organisations (Organisational Behaviour)

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London

This programme bridges the gap between theory and practice. You’ll learn how different organisations approach managing teams and individuals and develop your skills as an adaptive, innovative and strategic manager.All students taking this programme study the foundations of HR management and strategy. Building on this foundation, you’ll then follow one distinct stream to suit your interests and career goals:The Organisational Behaviour stream is designed to develop your specialist knowledge of behaviour and change in organisations. You'll develop expertise in analysing and managing organisational change and employee behaviour at the macro (ie, group) and micro (ie, individual) levels. Core courses take a multi-disciplinary approach and are grounded in theories, concepts, and empirical research from psychology, sociology, and management studies. Graduates from this stream will be qualified for careers in a variety of people-management areas, including HR and general consulting, organisational psychology, employee engagement, and learning and development. This stream also provides a strong theoretical foundation for further study at PhD level.This programme is fully aligned with the Society for Human Resource Management guidelines for postgraduate study.LSE is ranked sixth in the world for social sciences and management, so you’ll benefit from our globally renowned research and teaching.Career development:The HRO programme will develop your intellectual and practical skills as a talented and well-rounded manager of human resources within organisations, with the ability to thrive and innovate with challenges in today’s complex and fast-moving business world.With a strong foundation of knowledge in general HR management, plus specialist knowledge from your chosen stream, and practical skills developed with case studies and practical projects, you will graduate with a unique and well-rounded portfolio of skills and knowledge to set you apart in the job market. Your practical and professional management skills will be developed and polished during the programme, including communication and presentation skills, team working, cultural intelligence gained from close collaboration with classmates from around the world, and an opportunity for client management experience from the Links Scheme project.