MSc Human Resource Management (Online)

Postgraduate

Distance

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Description

  • Type

    Postgraduate

  • Methodology

    Distance Learning

  • Duration

    2 Quarters

Course introduction: Human Resource Management (HRM) is a vital area of business: successful people management, effective recruitment and a knowledge of employment law are keystones to the running and development of any company. 

This online course offers you the opportunity to develop as an HRM practitioner at a time, place and pace to fit with your personal and professional requirements.

You’ll gain a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of HRM theory. Together with a strong focus on reflective practice, this will enable you to make a significant contribution to management practice within your organisational role.

About this course

An Honours degree at 2:2 or above. Comparable alternative qualifications or professional qualifications, and experience may also be considered. If English is not your first language, it is usually required that you sit an English language test in order to gain entry onto our postgraduate programmes.  This course requires IELTS 6.0 with no individual component score of less than 5.5 or equivalent. All applicants are required to have an internet connection. Our entry requirements indicate the minimum qualifications with which we normally accept...

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Subjects

  • Management
  • Access
  • HRM
  • Resource Management
  • IT Development
  • IT Management

Course programme

This course focuses on how the human resource function can develop high quality leaders and practitioners who make a positive and enduring difference to the well-being of individuals, organisations and society. It emphasises HRM as an integral part of corporate strategy and demonstrates its links with other managerial activities. You’ll have access to specialist knowledge in core areas of HRM and business, grounded in the latest research. You’ll learn from, reflect upon and apply this knowledge and understanding to your own professional practice in order to increase your credibility and add value to your organisation. You’ll acquire the skills and expertise to deal with complex issues in HRM, make informed judgements in the absence of complete data and communicate effectively with peers and senior managers. You’ll also develop skills in problem solving, planning and the management of people. The relevance of our programme content and focus to HR professionals, and the high level of academic rigour is demonstrated in our successful alignment with The Society for Human Resource Management’s (SHRM) HR Curriculum Guidebook and Templates. SHRM is the world’s largest HR membership organisation devoted to human resource management and students can also elect to join the Society as student members for a nominal fee in order to enjoy access to the many resources and benefits offered through membership. The course is studied part-time by flexible learning. You'll be able to study at a pace which suits you and won’t be required to attend our campus. However, normally we would expect students to complete the course within - months. Our virtual learning environment provides you with access to an extensive range of online resources, including interactive learning opportunities throughout each module, combining academic rigour with real-life examples and practical elements. This will be enriched through online discussions with your tutors and peers. What you study People and Organisational Development Labour Relations The Organisational Context of Human Resources Learning and Development Employee Resourcing Human Resource Management in an International Context Research Methods Dissertation Study modules mentioned above are indicative only. Some changes may occur between now and the time that you study. You can view a list of all current modules in our module catalogue.

Additional information

On graduation you’ll be qualified to for a range of roles in the UK and around the world which may include: human resources manager business partner organisation development manager training and development manager You can engage with SHRM to undertake SHRM Certified Qualifications, particularly useful if you are seeking employment in countries where the SHRM is the preferred qualification. 

MSc Human Resource Management (Online)

Price on request