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MSc Human Resource Development (International Development)

MSc Human Resource Development (International Development)

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Full time | The University of Manchester | 12 months | 23-SEP-24

Study mode

Full time

Duration

12 months

Start date

23-SEP-24

Key information
DATA SOURCE : IDP Connect

Qualification type

MSc - Master of Science

Subject areas

Human Resources Management Development Economics International Studies Development Politics

Course type

Taught

Course Summary

Course description

MSc Human Resource Development (International Development) will enable you to critically understand the role of human resource development (HRD) in supporting economic and social advancement, through the improvement of public services and the education of individuals, organisations and communities.

It aims to develop your critical appreciation of globalisation processes, policy initiatives and development management plans to support skills development, competitiveness and human capabilities, including development issues associated with eradicating gender inequalities, fostering human wellbeing and maintaining sustainable livelihoods.

You will gain greater professional understanding of HRD strategies and development tools to support skill and knowledge acquisition, and build organisation and community capabilities.

Our focus on developing human knowledge and skills will enable you to appreciate how education supports skills development. You will also acquire knowledge of the role of international organizations (through governments and MNCs) such as the World Bank and the United Nations (UN) in supporting education and development initiatives.

There is a strong emphasis on acquiring cross-cultural leadership knowledge, relevant for many social change and development projects in the public sector, or in the private sector, MNCs, NGOs or international organisations like the World Bank.

The course is ideal for individuals of any professional background in international organisations, public administration, transnational organisations and private sector companies who are involved in the HRD, leadership and capacity planning aspects of organisations in developing and transitional countries.

Aims

You will gain:

  • knowledge and understanding of the linkage between international development and HRD practices and policies;
  • knowledge of globalisation and cross-cultural actors affecting the application of HRD and education theories and methods in developing, transitional and newly industrialised countries;
  • knowledge of education and HRD interventions and their role in building leadership skills and capacity;
  • knowledge of how approaches to national human resource development (NHRD) affect organisation and societal performance in developing and transitional economies;
  • knowledge of how new approaches to HRD strategies including private sector management and development, social capital, knowledge management, gender planning affect the context for competence and performance enhancement in organisations and societies;
  • understanding of how to analyse and design HRD strategies at societal and organisational level;
  • Understanding of your own learning and leadership skills and how they may be improved.

Coursework and assessment

The taught element of the course, carrying 120 credits overall, is continuously assessed by a variety of methods (eg project-based reports, essays), involving largely individual submissions, but also elements of group work.

You must also complete a 12,000-15,000 word dissertation on a topic of your choice approved by the Programme Directors. You are encouraged to base your dissertation on topics of direct professional concern.

Career opportunities

This course is unique as it demonstrates understanding of institutional human resource development (HRD) practices within the context of globalisation, social change and economic development. Graduates therefore acquire relevant development, HRD, leadership and education knowledge for directing culture and social change.

Modules

This unit complements the conceptual and theoretical perspectives of HRD presented in the programme?s core unit MGDI60151: Human Resource Development: Key Concepts. This course, therefore, is a foundation course focusing on practice-oriented skills for the human resource development professional, and those working in the international development and public sectors who are engaged in the development and maintenance of HRD-related programmes and/or policies.

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£13,500

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£28,000

Entry requirements

We require a UK Honours degree with a First or Upper Second (2.1) classification or the overseas equivalent, in any discipline. When assessing your academic record we take into account the grades you have achieved and the standing of the institution where you studied your qualification.