Human Resource Management MSc

A respected academic qualification that distinguishes you as an HR professional.
Eligibility for Associate membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) when you successfully graduate.
Close proximity to the CIPD head office and library in Wimbledon, and to London for networking.
One year full-time and two year part-time study options.
Flexible attendance pattern for part-time students.
Career and employability focus through the consultancy project and ‘theory into practice' approach.
A supportive and pleasant study environment, with students from various industry and international backgrounds.
Teaching quality that has been rated ‘excellent' by the Higher Education Funding Council (only a few of the UK business schools have received such recognition).
HRM seminar series delivered by leading HRM managers, recruitment specialists and talent development consultants with Kingston Business School's own renowned academics.

This course produces graduates who are ready to succeed in senior human resources jobs with responsibilities in one or more countries. It prepares you for job such as.
Examples of recent alumni job titles include:

HR manager, Sony Computer Entertainment Europe;
chief resources officer, HSA Healthcare;
HR manager, HSBC Bank;
HR co-ordinator, MTV;
HR officer, PriceWaterhouse Cooper;
HR adviser, O2;
HR business partner, AXA Insurance;
HR business partner, GBS & Nordics at General Mills;
HR business leader, GlaxoSmithKline;
HR adviser, Air France;
senior personnel officer, London Borough of Hounslow;
HR co-ordinator, Institute of Quality Assurance;
careers adviser, University of London Careers Service;
HR adviser, Teddington Studios;
HR officer, Starbucks;
HR officer, Budweiser;
training officer in management development, Hertfordshire Constabulary; and
HR adviser, VSO.

A good honours degree or an equivalent qualification from a recognised international higher education provider and a clear interest in studying HRM at a postgraduate level, with a view to CIPD membership and a career in HR management;
some experience as an HR professional who has already completed CIPD qualifications to Intermediate level;

This course is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD). Students who complete this programme are eligible for CIPD membership.