ObjectivesIt 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 both the strategic objectives of an organisation and the wider environment in which it operates.
Entry requirementsWhether 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 PgDip can help you to achieve your career goals.
Academic titleHuman Resource Management PgDip
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 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.
On successful completion of your PgDip, you can opt to top-up your qualification to an MA in HRM by completing the research methods module and a dissertation.
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 Management
-Employment Law
-Learning and Development
-People Resourcing
-Employee Relations and Reward
-Managing Information