MA Human Resource Management (Top-Up)

Program Overview

The MA Human Resource Management Top-up degree is designed for individuals who have completed the CIPD Postgraduate Diploma and seek a higher qualification. This program extends students' understanding of HR, enhances their strategic thinking abilities, and broadens their specialist knowledge. The program features a single module, Dissertation and Research Methods, and is delivered online over a 12-month period. Upon completion, graduates will have a recognized MA qualification and enhanced career prospects in people management.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Our MA Human Resource Management Top-up degree is specifically designed for those who have completed their Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) Postgraduate Diploma and are looking to complete their postgraduate qualification with a higher degree. The Human Resource Management Top-up will build upon your existing qualification and top it up so that you obtain a qualification at Masters level. This HR top up course offers you the opportunity to meet your continuing professional requirements as a human resource practitioner and enrich your career prospects.

Objectives:

• To extend your understanding and competence in human resource management.
• To broaden your specialist knowledge gained at the professional level.

Outline:

Course Content:

The top up human resources management MA is designed for those who have completed their Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) Postgraduate Diploma and aims to provide a means by which the continuing professional and personal needs of human resource practitioners may be met. This top up degree in human resources is designed to broaden your specialist knowledge gained at the professional level. The Research Methods and Dissertation module provides an introduction to research, types of research methodology, planning a research project, data collection and analysis and the presentation of research findings. Following successful completion of your research methods project, you will undertake a dissertation related to an aspect of strategic significance for the organisation. Previous topics have included the following:

• ‘An analysis of measures to re-engage the workforce after a major restructuring and downsizing programme’
• ‘An investigation of the human effects of organisational change in a merger and the role of the HR Function in influencing and supporting culture change’
• ‘Alternative strategies for identifying and tackling major HR challenges in the decade ahead’

Modules:

This top up ma in human resource management programme has one module:

• HRMM303 Dissertation and Research Methods (60 credits)

Course Schedule:

The complete course runs over one year. Attendance is from January to March. You are expected to undertake the Research Methods and Dissertation module in your first trimester and complete your Dissertation over the duration of the course. Typical time to completion is 12 months.

Careers:

Whether you are a recent graduate, or have not studied for some years, our distance learning MA HRM Top-Up will provide you with a recognised qualification that employers look for in people management professionals. Your ability to think critically and strategically, to form ethical and evidence-based decisions, and to positively influence the world of work as a result of your research will be a distinct advantage.

Other:

• The course is 100% online learning with no campus attendance.
• You will have a dedicated supervisor to support you through the preparation and completion of your masters dissertation.
• You will have access to guided week-by-week tasks that you can complete online flexibly, at your own time, and your own pace.
• The course converts professional qualifications into an MA.
• There are networking opportunities with other professionals.
• You will have access to webinars, podcasts and contemporary thinking on HRM and the world of work.

2024/25 Tuition Fees Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 2024/25 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years. Distance Learning: £2,425 (60 credits) Additional Costs There are no additional costs for this course for students beginning their studies in September 2024. Should this change, applicants and students will be contacted by the university with details of the costs. 2023/24 Tuition Fees Fees quoted for the top up HR masters degree relate to study in the Academic Year 23/24 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years. Distance Learning: £2,355 (60 credits)