MSc Human Resources with Employment Law Online

Program Overview

The MSc Human Resources with Employment Law program provides a thorough grounding in HR principles and specializes in the legal aspects of HR management and employment. It emphasizes practical learning, industry networking, and skill development to equip graduates for senior-level roles in HRM or international HRM.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

This MSc Human Resources with Employment Law Online program is designed to advance your career in Human Resource Management or International Human Resource Management. It provides a comprehensive understanding of key HR concepts and specializes in the legal aspects of HR management and employment, giving you a competitive edge in the job market.

Objectives:

• Gain a broad understanding of the most important concepts of human resource management.
• Specialize in the legal aspects of HR management and employment.
• Enhance professional skills, including mediation.
• Gain opportunities to work with professional bodies and employers.

Outline:

Content:

• The program covers a wide range of topics related to human resource management and employment law, including:
• Global Business Strategy
• Innovation Management in a Digital Age
• Success Through Business Ethics
• Leading & Developing People
• Strategic Human Resource Management
• Employment Law
• Mediation and Alternative Dispute Resolution
• Business Project
• Professional Development (non-credit bearing)

Structure:

• The program is available for full-time study (1 year) or part-time study (2 years).
• It is also offered with a Professional Practice Year (2 years), which allows students to gain practical experience through an academic dissertation, business plan, business or consultancy project, or a paid placement in industry.

Course Schedule:

• Students will study for one year full-time or two years part-time, divided into three semesters of 13 weeks.
• Full-time students typically study 4 modules per semester, while part-time students study 2 modules per semester.

Individual Modules:

• Global Business Strategy (15 credits): This module explores the strategic challenges and opportunities facing businesses in a globalized world.
• Innovation Management in a Digital Age (15 credits): This module examines the role of innovation in a rapidly changing digital environment.
• Success Through Business Ethics (15 credits): This module explores the ethical considerations that are essential for business success.
• Leading & Developing People (15 credits): This module focuses on the skills and knowledge required to effectively lead and develop people within organizations.
• Strategic Human Resource Management (15 credits): This module examines the strategic role of human resource management in achieving organizational goals.
• Employment Law (30 credits): This module provides a comprehensive overview of employment law, covering key legislation and common law principles.
• Mediation and Alternative Dispute Resolution (30 credits): This module explores the principles and practice of mediation and other alternative dispute resolution methods.
• Business Project (45 credits): This module provides students with the opportunity to apply their knowledge and skills to a real-world business problem.
• Professional Development (non-credit bearing): This module provides students with the opportunity to develop their professional skills and enhance their employability.

Assessment:

• Students are assessed formally through a mix of individual assignments, group work, and Dissertation/Project work.

Teaching:

• The program emphasizes practical-based learning and relevant real-life application.
• Students apply theoretical concepts and models to real-life business case studies.
• The program is taught by business specialists with industry expertise in human resources and employment law.

Careers:

• The program prepares students for a variety of career paths in human resource management, including:
• HRM leader
• Manager
• General manager
• HR business specialist
• Upon successful completion of the degree, students have the opportunity to apply for a CIPD certification and a CMI Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership.

Other:

• The program is accredited by both The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) and The Chartered Management Institute (CMI).
• The program offers a CPD-accredited Professional Development Module, including one-to-one professional coaching and a bespoke Personal Development Plan.
• The program provides a professional Careers and Employability Service, offering support with job applications and other work experience opportunities.
• The program offers business scholarships and bursaries to help students finance their tuition fees.
• The program is available to study on-campus or online.