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Students
Tuition Fee
GBP 23,230
Per course
Start Date
Medium of studying
On campus
Duration
12 months
Program Facts
Program Details
Degree
Masters
Major
Rigging and Safety
Area of study
Business and Administration | Humanities
Education type
On campus
Timing
Full time
Course Language
English
Tuition Fee
Average International Tuition Fee
GBP 23,230
Intakes
Program start dateApplication deadline
2023-09-012023-08-01
2024-09-01-
About Program

Program Overview


Our MSc is for graduates from a range of backgrounds who are looking for a career in this exciting, challenging and influential area. With a strong focus on HRM practice and professional managerial skills development, this CIPD pathway takes you further than the standard course.

Global competition means HRM activities such as recruitment, retention, training and development, reward, employment relations, are increasingly vital. Organisational performance is highly dependent on good people management. A key issue is that HR practitioners can and should champion ethical HRM, employee welfare, and responsible business. Our MSc is for graduates from a range of backgrounds who are looking for a career in this exciting, challenging and influential area.

By the end of the programme you will have a high standard of knowledge and understanding of the current practical, intellectual and policy challenges facing practitioners in the field of human resource management. These include:

  • The relationship between HRM and business strategy
  • The impact of HRM on company performance
  • The challenge of developing HRM strategies in an international context
  • The implications of new individual and collective employment rights
  • Managing change and introducing new forms of work organisation
  • Ensuring that employees are equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge.

In addition, you will be eligible to apply for membership of the CIPD at either Associate or Chartered level.

We meet the CIPD’s Advanced level criteria, so when you successfully complete the pathway you can apply for Associate, then Chartered, level membership, depending on your role and experience.

Careers in Business

Careers in Business is a dedicated service for postgraduate Business School students. We’ll help you in all aspects of your career management, from planning your job-seeking strategies, applying for jobs, preparing for interviews and assessment centres and developing your essential employability skills. At the start of your programme you will receive an email from our team, giving details of how you can access Careers in Business Online. Please get in touch to find out how our Careers in Business team can support you.

Program Outline

Modules


Semester one

  • Human Resource Development (20 credits)
  • Human Resource Management and Ethics at Work (20 credits)
  • International Perspectives on Employment Relations (20 credits)

  • Semester two

  • International Human Resource Management (20 credits)
  • Managing Equality and Diversity (20 credits)
  • You must also choose one module from the following options:
  • Leadership Development (20 credits)
  • Managing Work and Organisation (20 credits)
  • The Future of Work (20 credits)
  • Dissertation incorporating Research Methods (60 credits)
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