Human Resource Management (Part-Time) - MSc
Program Overview
This program develops professionals in strategic people management, blending practical application and research. Students master critical skills in strategy design, advanced people management, and personal effectiveness while gaining CIPD accreditation and networking opportunities. The program empowers graduates with a comprehensive understanding of HR's role in organizational success, equipping them for senior careers in HR and related fields.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
This program offers students the chance to develop a theoretical, evidence-based approach to strategic people management. It focuses on practical application across various organizational contexts and industries. Students will learn to design and manage strategy, enhance advanced people management skills, and have a unique opportunity to deepen personal effectiveness and business acumen. The program includes a significant research component, allowing students to consolidate key business skills. Research and employer feedback highlight the importance of strategic human resources in the design, implementation, and execution of business strategy and vision.
Outline:
The program is taught by a combination of full-time academic faculty researching in the field of Human Resources and Employee Relations, and experienced senior HR practitioners. This ensures that students graduate with a range of theoretical, analytical, critical, and practical skills and knowledge.
- Work and working lives in a changing business environment
- People management and development strategies for performance
- Personal effectiveness, ethics, and business acumen
- Business research in people practice
- Strategic employment relations
- Resourcing and talent management to sustain success
- Strategic reward management
- Advanced Employment Law
- Organisation Design and Development
- Research Project
Teaching:
The program is taught by a combination of full-time academic faculty researching in the field of Human Resources and Employee Relations, and experienced senior HR practitioners. This ensures that students graduate with a range of theoretical, analytical, critical, and practical skills and knowledge. Close partnership with the CIPD will allow students the opportunity to attend and participate in regional networking and learning events.
Careers:
Graduates of this program have secured senior positions in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, and People Management.
Other:
This program also provides the opportunity for students to gain a CIPD accredited Advanced Diploma in Strategic People Management in addition to the potential to gain CIPD Associate or Chartered membership level depending on experience.
