People, Work and Organisations

Program Overview

The PEOPLE, WORK AND ORGANISATIONS program bridges people strategy and business strategy, focusing on ethical and environmental challenges. It offers a flexible structure with diverse research themes and areas of expertise, preparing graduates for careers in human resources, organizational development, and related fields. The program emphasizes real-world impact through research projects and collaboration with leading researchers and practitioners.

Program Outline

PEOPLE, WORK AND ORGANISATIONS - MRES, MPHIL & PHD

Degree Overview:

This program focuses on the bridge between people strategy and business strategy, aiming to enable responsible and sustainable success in various organizations. It emphasizes ethical and environmental challenges, contributing to an evidence-based body of knowledge through research projects with real-world impact. The program helps organizations change and respond to established and emerging challenges, focusing on missions like creating new systems and models of social care, progressing equality and diversity, and changing organization cultures.

Outline:

The program offers a flexible structure, allowing students to tailor their research interests and choose from a wide range of research themes and areas of expertise.

Research Themes & Areas of Expertise:

• Employer Value Propositions (EVPs)
• Employee Engagement and Organisation Culture
• Digital Transformations in Talent Management
• Social Care and caring
• Fair and Decent work
• Achieving equality and diversity
• Talent Management in China
• Organisational development

Assessment:

The program utilizes a variety of assessment methods, including:

• Dissertations
• Research reports
• Presentations
• Critical analysis of existing literature
• Empirical research

Teaching:

The program features a diverse and experienced faculty with expertise in various areas of people, work, and organizations. Teaching methods include:

• Lectures
• Seminars
• Workshops
• Guest lectures
• One-on-one supervision

Careers:

Graduates of this program are well-equipped for a variety of careers in human resources, organizational development, social policy, and related fields. Potential career paths include:

• Human Resources Manager
• Organizational Development Consultant
• Social Policy Analyst
• Research Scientist
• Academic

Other:

• The program welcomes applications from anyone whose research ambitions align with the program's themes.
• Students have the opportunity to collaborate with leading researchers and practitioners in the field.
• The program offers a supportive and stimulating learning environment.

It prepares graduates for successful careers in various sectors and equips them with the knowledge and skills to make a positive impact on organizations and society.