Program Overview

MSc Human Resource Management

The MSc Human Resource Management is for those who aim to pursue a career in the field of human resource management. The aim of this course is to develop an advanced level of knowledge and understanding related to the human resource management function in organisations.

Key Facts

• Start date: September
• Accreditation: Professional Membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel & Development at Associate Member, Chartered Member or Chartered Fellow level
• Study mode and duration: 12 months full-time

Course Description

Mixing theory and practice, this programme offers you the opportunity for in-depth study of organisations and the management of work. By the end of this programme, you'll have an understanding of, and be able to critically evaluate how organisational and HR strategies are shaped and developed in response to internal and external environmental factors. You will display a critical understanding of professional practice in human resource management, informed by an international outlook and strong social awareness.

Why this Course?

The MSc Human Resource Management is designed to develop an advanced level of knowledge and understanding related to the human resource management function in organisations. Employability is at the centre of this programme. During the course of the year, you will have the opportunity to take advantage of multiple opportunities to engage with senior HR professionals both within the classroom and beyond.

Course Content

• Core classes
  • Business Skills
  • Contemporary Employment Relations
  • Critical Issues in HRM
  • Employee Reward
  • HRM in a Business Context
  • Leading, Managing and Developing People
  • People Resourcing
  • Research Methods
• Elective classes
  • Labour and Diversity in a Global Context
  • Managing HR in multinationals
  • Intensive classes offered at the Business School’s Spring School

Learning & Teaching

Core and elective classes will be taught across two semesters running from September to December and January to March. Classes will be taught through a combination of lectures, workshops, interactive sessions, practical demonstrations and role-play.

Assessment

Classes are assessed by various methods, including essays, individual and group projects and final exams. Exams will take place at the end of each semester in December and April/May. You'll also keep a CPD Record that describes all your important learning activities and experiences during the course.

Entry Requirements

• Academic requirements: Minimum second-class Honours degree, or overseas equivalent, in a social science or business-related subject.
• English language requirements: Students whose first language is not English must have a minimum of 6.5 IELTS score, with no individual score lower than 5.5.

Fees & Funding

• Scotland: £14,250
• England, Wales & Northern Ireland: £14,250
• Republic of Ireland: If you are an Irish citizen and have been ordinary resident in the Republic of Ireland for the three years prior to the relevant date, and will be coming to Scotland for Educational purposes only, you will meet the criteria of England, Wales & Northern Ireland fee status.
• International: £29,350
• Additional costs: Graduation gown hire, Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development Membership

Careers

As a CIPD provider for 70 years the Department has an extensive network of alumni in a range of senior HR roles in the private, public and voluntary sectors. More recently, graduates have accessed a range of jobs with a variety of organisations and recent graduate destinations and jobs have included:

• Corporate Behavioural Change Manager at The Scottish Government
• HR Graduate at Anglian Home Improvements
• People Advisor at Arnold Clark
• HR Administrator at Stirling Council
• Human Resource Executive at Clintec Pharmaceuticals
• Assistant HR Business Partner at The Glenmorangie Company
• HR Assistant at Skills Development Scotland
• Doctoral Researcher at University of Strathclyde

Strathclyde Business School

Strathclyde Business School was founded in 1948 and is a pioneering, internationally renowned academic organisation with a reputation for research excellence. One of four faculties forming the University of Strathclyde, SBS is a triple-accredited business school (AACSB, EQUIS and AMBA) and was the first business school in Scotland to achieve this accolade in 2004. The Business School is home to seven subject departments and a number of specialist centres, all of which collaborate to provide a dynamic, fully-rounded and varied programme of specialist and cross-disciplinary courses.