ObjectivesWhether you are starting a career in human resource management (HRM) or are already working in the field and would like to progress at a professional level, this Human Resource Management MA can help you to achieve your career goals. It is designed to provide you with a foundation of knowledge and practical skills as well as an understanding of the role of the HR profession, relevant to the strategic objectives of an organisation, as well as to the wider environment in which it operates. Successful completion of the course leads to graduate membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
Academic titleHuman Resource Management MA
Course descriptionWhat will you study?
After an induction programme introducing you to the Business School and the expectations and ethos of the course, you will go on to evaluate the external influences on organisations, such as European developments, employment law, ethical issues and social responsibility.
You will look at the varying approaches to labour regulations and standards across the globe. You will gain an understanding of human behaviour in organisations and how organisational and management performance can be enhanced through effective HRM. You will look at strategic HRM and the national differences and varying approaches adopted by multinational companies. You will study learning and development processes and the major types of employee relations management. You will also develop a knowledge of resourcing issues and techniques.
Course structure
Please note that this is an indicative list of modules and is not intended as a definitive list.
Modules
-Managing in a Strategic Business Context
-Managing and Leading People
-International Human Resource Management5
-Employment Law
-Learning and Development
-People Resourcing
-Employee Relations and Reward
-Managing Information1
-Research Methods and Dissertation