MA Strategic People Management and Human Resources
Bachelor's degree
In Wolverhampton
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Bachelor's degree
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Wolverhampton
Whether you are starting a career in Human Resource Management or are already working in the sector, and if you would like to progress at a professional level, this Human Resource Management Masters which is accredited by the CIPD can help you to achieve your career goals. Our business school holds devolved status from the CIPD and was given after ten years of student performance above the national average in all areas
You may already have studied at a university, or perhaps have some work experience in a related people management role. As a student on this MA you will have the opportunities to initiate or improve your critical understanding of complex managerial, HR and organisational issues. The course will develop the knowledge; skills and attitudes appropriate to middle and senior management and advanced practitioners in the HR field. If you are not already a member of the CIPD the successful completion of the course enables you to apply for Chartered Membership Status.
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September start Full Time
Semester 1
7HR004 Organisational change and development
7HR007 Contemporary Issues in International HRM
7HR003 Leading Managing and developing People
7MG001 Independent Business Analysis Project (12 months in length)
Semester 2
7HR012 Key Issues in Employee Relations and Employment Law
7HR005 Human Resource Management in Context
7HR002 People Resourcing and Reward
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Subjects
- People Management
- Resource Management
- Full Time
- University
- International
Course programme
Module: 7HR028
Credits: 30
Period: 1
Type: Core
Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus
This module considers a broad range of practical business skills for those working in the people profession. This will include the ability to identify people-related business issues which need investigating, to understand and define the root causes of these issues. The ethical gathering of appropriate evidence and its assimilation will lead to identifying how this can be used to develop a business case to support the organisation’s people strategy, including consideration of the involvement and impact on other areas of the business.
Module: 7HR034
Credits: 30
Period: 1
Type: Core
Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus
People and Human Resource Management is an international, contemporary and developing subject which draws on a wide range of disciplines. It will enable you to consider the management of people in an international context and the effects of globalisation on workers, organisations and related employment issues. The topics are approached from a variety of management and critical perspectives and you will be encouraged to join in debates about national culture, employee and managerial behaviour, the employment cycle of international workers as well as new developments related to work. We will also consider contemporary international employment issues related to human rights, diversity and corporate social responsibility. The module is designed to prepare you to work in an international setting as well as considering the employment of international workers in the domestic setting.
Module: 7HR027
Credits: 30
Period: 1
Type: Core
Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus
This module focuses on both leadership, and management of change. It will be specifically examining the internal and external factors that impact on organisations and will cover creating effective teams across business areas, locations and cultures. This will involve the use of models of influencing and stakeholder management in a range of situations, how to apply different approaches of culture development, and integrate and align people practices, looking at different approaches to management leadership including skills, behaviours and competencies. Within this the general principles of the psychology of change will be covered. Finally the assessment of current and future organisation capability and readiness for change across a range of stakeholder groups will be taught .
Module: 7HR029
Credits: 30
Period: 1
Type: Core
Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus
This module focuses on best practice Strategic People Management in context and will include a critical overview of the key responsibilities, value added contribution and impact of the key People Profession practices including recruitment and selection, performance management, employment law and relations, talent management, organisational development and learning and development. This module will include an overview of the concept of, and the contemporary issues within strategic HRM and strategic HRD together with the influence and issues brought about by the internal and external context.
Module: 7BU021
Credits: 60
Period: 1
Type: Optional
Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus
The Professional Project module is an independent study unit. Students will be able to draw together learning from their previous subjects, focusing on their key strengths, in the production of a business artefact, this could be, but is not limited to a Business plan, a policy, marketing plan, work-based issue or consultancy project. Alongside the artefact students will develop a thesis outlining the rationalisation for their chosen artefact encompassing methodological approaches and a written critical reflection, which is designed to explain their rational for choice of artefact and reflect on the process of its production and dissemination
Module: 7MG001
Credits: 60
Period: 1
Type: Optional
Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus
Effective leaders, managers, citizens and employees need to be capable of basing their decision-making on information and knowledge derived from research. The aim of this module is to contribute to the research knowledge and skills appropriate for a taught master's programme and relevant for careers in professional or management roles. The participant is required to produce a dissertation, at an advanced level, based on independent research. This should demonstrate an understanding of the philosophy and core principles of research (empirical or non-empirical) and show their competence in the design, execution and reporting of a research-based dissertation. In this way the participant’s ability is developed to carry out subsequent research, independently and to commission, manage and evaluate the research activities of others. Therefore, the knowledge and skills acquired in the module and of producing the project, will contribute to the student's effectiveness throughout her/his career.
Location Mode Fee Year Home/EU Full-time £9750 per year 2020-21 Home/EU Part-time Day and Evening £4875 per year 2020-21 Home Full-time £9950 per year 2021-22 Home Part-time Day and Evening £4975 per year 2021-22 International Full-time £13350 per year 2020-21 International Full-time £13950 per year 2021-22
These fees relate to new entrants only for the academic year indicated for entry onto the course, any subsequent years study may be subject to an annual increase, usually in line with inflation.
Postgraduate Loan (Home Fee Status):
You may be able to get a postgraduate student loan from Student Finance England of up to £11,750 to help pay for a Master’s degree. Applications are made through Student Finance England and more information on the regulations and eligibility criteria can be found at Masters Loans gov.uk.
* Any RPL will invalidate your eligibility as you must study a minimum of 180 credits
Changes for EU students:
The UK government has confirmed that EU students starting courses from 1 August 2021 will normally be classified as Overseas (International) students for fee purposes. More information about the change is available at UKCISA:EU citizens living in the UK with 'settled' status, and Irish nationals living in the UK or Ireland, will still be classified as Home students, providing they meet the usual residency requirements, for more information about EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS) click here.
Postgraduate Loyalty Discount:
You can get 20% discount on a taught on-site postgraduate course if you’re a University of Wolverhampton Graduate.
The University offers a generous 20% Loyalty Discount to students progressing from an undergraduate programme to a taught postgraduate programme, where both courses are University of Wolverhampton Awards.
There is no time limit on how long ago you completed your degree as long as this is your first Masters level qualification.
The discount applies to the first year of enrolment only. Students who receive a loyalty discount are not entitled to any further tuition discount or bursary. For full terms and conditions click here.
Self-funded:
If you are paying for the fees yourself then the fees can be paid in 3 instalments: November, January and April. More information can be found by clicking here.
Sponsored - Your employer, embassy or organisation can pay for your Tuition fees:
Your employer, embassy or organisation agrees to pay all or part of your tuition fees; the University will refer to them as your sponsor and will invoice them for the appropriate amount.
We must receive notification of sponsorship in writing as soon as possible, and before enrolment, confirming that the sponsor will pay your tuition fees.
Financial Hardship:
Students can apply to the Dennis Turner Opportunity Fund for help with course related costs however this cannot be used for fees or to cover general living costs.
Charitable Funding:
You might also want to explore the possibility of funding from charitable trusts; please see the following websites Association of Charitable Foundations, Directory of Social Change or Family Action. Most charities and trust funds offer limited bursaries targeted to specific groups of students so you will need to research whether any of them are relevant to your situation.
You can find more information on the University’s Funding, cost, fee and support pages.
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Module: 7HR028
Credits: 30
Period: 1
Type: Core
Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus
This module considers a broad range of practical business skills for those working in the people profession. This will include the ability to identify people-related business issues which need investigating, to understand and define the root causes of these issues. The ethical gathering of appropriate evidence and its assimilation will lead to identifying how this can be used to develop a business case to support the organisation’s people strategy, including consideration of the involvement and impact on other areas of the business.
MA Strategic People Management and Human Resources