MA-Postgraduate Diploma Management of Human Resources
ObjectivesCIPD accredited programmes at De Montfort University enjoy a reputation for quality and success amongst graduates. Upon graduating students progress within a wide variety of job roles in human resource management and related fields and often experience accelerated career progression.
Entry requirementsTo be eligible to join the programme applicants will usually hold an honours degree (in any subject) and must be currently employed in an HR/Personnel function or related role. Applications from HR practititoners with a CIPD-recognised Certificate level qualification and more than 12 months work experience in HR will be considered on an individual basis.
Academic titleMA/Postgraduate Diploma Management of Human Resources
Course descriptionProgramme
Managing people has always been one of the more challenging aspects of the manager's role. In recent years it has also come to be seen as one of the most crucial as organisations seek to make more effective use of the talents embodied in the people they employ. Through this programme students not only become academically and technically equipped to manage human resources but also able to act effectively in more general management roles.
The programme covers:
-Induction, incorporating study skills
-Managing and Leading People
-Managing in a Strategic Business Context
-People Management and Development
-Employment Relations
-Strategic Human Resource Management
-Employment Law
-Personnel Development and Consultancy
-Management Research Report
Students aspiring to the award of MA must also complete a dissertation and research methods module based on an appropriate topic of the student's choice.