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Full time
2 years
FEB-26
MSc - Master of Science
Human Resources Management
This MSc explores human resource management (HRM) within its organisational and management context. You will explore HR strategy both within organisations and in relation to the external environment.
Whether you are just starting your career or looking to take your next step, this course will be relevant in businesses in any sector and of any size, from local to global. We take an international perspective on HRM, considering many different cultural contexts. The topics you will explore include:
You will engage with the latest research in HRM, and learn to apply this to find practical solutions to real business problems. This will give you valuable insight into current debates and developments in the industry.
We encourage the sharing of knowledge and experience between students and staff with a wide range of professional backgrounds. This fosters a collaborative learning community which will provide both support and varied perspectives throughout your study.
You will have the opportunity to gain a professional accreditation from the Chartered Institute of Professional Development (CIPD) alongside your MSc.
You can choose to study this course with a Year in Industry, allowing you to apply your learning and gain valuable experience. If you choose a Year in Industry you will be studying for a total of 2 years. Your first year will be a teaching year. In your second year you will either be on placement or conducting a skills and research based module.
On this module you will gain an overview of global business strategy, including contemporary global economics, business issues and uncertainties and the challenges they pose for managers. Using recent research, case studies and observations on real world events, you will use data to consider the impact on both the internal and external business environment.
By enhancing your critical awareness of the major contemporary global business issues and debates, you will learn how these impact strategies in ways that both enable and constrain managers working across international contexts. By doing so, you will develop as an independent critical thinker and business professional.
On this module you will expand your understanding of the dynamic and often contested nature of employment law. You will consider implications for practitioners and Human Resource Managers (HRM), along with exploring key topics relating to issues of social justice, inclusivity and sustainability.
By evaluating competing theories and perspectives on a variety of topics including employee voice and workplace issues, you will develop critical consideration of empirical research and evidenced-based formulations.
To offer a comprehensive and holistic account of contemporary business ethics and sustainability, theoretical perspectives will be underpinned in this module. You will explore evidence-informed case studies sourced from a range of international perspectives.
You will weigh evidence, assess risk and utilise data to examine how wealth is generated. Looking at how economies develop unevenly and how economic futures are modelled to manage sustainability, business ethics and integrity.
People management and analytics are key to modern organisations. They provide valuable insights and data driven solutions to attract talented people and further optimise organisational performance.
On this module you will investigate the impact of people management on improving individual, team, and organisational performance from a research-led, evidence-based perspective.
You will investigate key human resource (HR) activities including:
During the Capstone Project you will develop your studies in an area of your choice, through negotiating and developing an in-depth research topic with an allocated supervisor. This will be in the form of individual study and tutor led lectures and workshops.
You will select one of the following routes:
During this module you will work independently to produce a consultancy project with the support of an appropriate academic supervisor during your placement year. This vocational opportunity is aimed at enhancing your future employability.
You will engage with issues such as career decision making, the recruitment cycle, applying for jobs and sourcing and embarking on a placement or a group or individual project.
For this course (per year)
£4,945
For this course (per year)
£7,700
Minimum entry requirement: 2:2 honours degree from a UK ENIC listed institution or evidence of relevant experience if your degree is in an unrelated subject. If your degree is in an unrelated subject, but you can provide evidence of relevant professional experience, your application may still be considered.