Human Resource Management MSc top-up

Master

In Surrey

£ 2,915 VAT inc.

Description

  • Type

    Master

  • Location

    Surrey

  • Duration

    1 Year

The programme consists of a research methods and dissertation module. This guides you through all stages of a research project step by step, from developing and clarifying the research idea to writing up the final dissertation. You will learn about:

literature review;
research design;
qualitative and quantitative data collection methods; and
data analysis techniques.
Your dissertation will look at an HR issue in depth. You will be given supervision as you analyse and structure the problem, examine relevant source material, carry out research and produce an action-orientated report on your findings.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Surrey
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Kingston Upon Thames, KT2 7LB

Start date

On request

About this course

A fast and flexible way to progress from your PgDip in HRM or International HRM to an Human Resource Management MSc.
The opportunity to shape the direction of your professional career, through your choice of research and dissertation.
One of the best HRM MA top-up courses in Western Europe, ranked 39 by Eduniversal Masters Ranking in 2012/13.
A supportive and pleasant study environment, just 30 minutes from London, with students from various international industry backgrounds and expert academics.
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.

Recent graduates from Kingston HR courses include:

chief resources officer, HSA Healthcare;
HR manager, Sony Computer Entertainment Europe;
senior personnel officer, London Borough of Hounslow;
HR manager, HSBC Bank;
HR business leader, GlaxoSmithKline;
HR officer, PriceWaterhouseCoopers;
HR business partner, AXA Insurance;
HR business partner, GBS & Nordics at General Mills;
HR officer, Starbucks;
HR officer, Budweiser;
training officer, management development, Hertfordshire Constabulary; and
HR officer, Arab Jordan Investment Bank.

To apply for this course, you need 120 credits at level 7 in a human resources related subject. All candidates must demonstrate their motivation and ability to work at postgraduate level. Students need to be well-prepared, self-disciplined and able to manage their time and workload effectively.

Kingston Business School has joined an elite group of global institutions to be awarded the prestigious international accreditation by the AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business). A hallmark of excellence in business education, the accreditation has been earned by just 5 per cent of the world's business schools.

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Subjects

  • Data analysis
  • Resource Management
  • Management
  • Analysis
  • HR Manager
  • HSBC Bank
  • HSA Healthcare
  • HR business leader
  • AXA Insurance
  • HR officer
  • HR Management

Course programme

Course structure

The taught part of the programme is normally during four weekends. While you are expected to be physically present on these four weekends, the dissertation supervisor meetings can be held online and via email.

You are expected to start thinking about what topic you want to focus on in your dissertation from the moment you enrol. In order to make an informed decision about this, you start with some background reading. The University has a huge electronic library you are encouraged to access from the moment they enrol.

Core module
  • Research Methods and Dissertation
Assessment

Data analysis and dissertation.

The course is carefully designed to meet employers' needs and is recognised for its quality, giving you the tools you need to succeed in senior human resources roles, executive training and development roles.

  • Kingston Business School has 30 years' experience of running human resources programmes.
  • Notable alumni.
  • Excellent networking opportunities.
  • From Research to Practice seminar series (co-presented by an HR academic and HR practitioner), jointly organised with the CIPD and delivered by leading HR managers, recruitment specialists and talent and development consultants alongside Kingston's own expert academics.
  • Programmes taught by Kingston University's expert staff and leading researchers.

Additional information

Overseas Fee  (not EU) 2019/20 -:  MSc part time £4,395

Human Resource Management MSc top-up

£ 2,915 VAT inc.