MSc Human Resources and Organisational Development

Program Overview

The MSc Human Resources and Organisational Development from Sheffield Business School equips graduates with advanced skills in HR and OD to drive positive change in organizations. The program combines strategic insight, people expertise, and commercial acumen, preparing students for careers in HR, change management, and consulting. Through a mix of coursework, practical sessions, and applied learning opportunities, graduates develop the knowledge and skills to become thought leaders and expert change agents in the evolving workplace.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The MSc Human Resources and Organisational Development is a full-time program designed to equip graduates with the skills and knowledge necessary for a successful career in Human Resource Management and Organisational Development. The program aims to:

• Develop the specialized skills needed for effective higher-level people management and development.
• Provide students with the knowledge to deliver a wide range of strategic people solutions that drive positive change.
• Prepare students for a career in Human resource management, development, change and consultancy.
The program is delivered by Sheffield Business School, which has over 30 years of experience in delivering Human Resource Management (HRM) and Organisational Development (OD) masters qualifications. The program combines strategic insight and people expertise with commercial acumen, enabling graduates to become thought leaders, influencers, and expert change agents in today's evolving workplace.

Outline:

The program is delivered over one year and includes a structured mix of lectures, seminars, and practical sessions. Students also have access to digital and online resources to support their learning. The program is divided into modules, with the following compulsory modules:

• Applied Research Project: This module allows students to conduct an applied research project in a variety of settings, including sector-based people projects, organisational change projects, and consultancy change projects.
• Equality, Diversity, Inclusion (EDI) and Well Being: This module explores the importance of EDI and well-being in the workplace.
• Global Talent Management and Acquisition: This module examines the global landscape of talent management and acquisition.
• Learning and Development: This module explores the theory and practice of learning and development.
• Organisation and Management Enquiry: This module introduces students to research methods and techniques.
• Organisation Development Design and Change: This module examines the process of organisational development and change.
• Strategic Employee Relations and Law: This module covers the legal and ethical aspects of employee relations.
• Team Coaching and Facilitation: This module develops students' skills in team coaching and facilitation.
• The Future of Strategic HR: This module explores the future of strategic HR.

Assessment:

The program is assessed through a variety of methods, including:

• Coursework
• Portfolio assessment
• Journals

Teaching:

The program is taught by a highly experienced team of academics with extensive practice-based experience in HR & OD. Teaching methods include:

• Lectures
• Seminars
• Skill-based workshops
• Research
The program also includes applied learning opportunities through live projects and practical study blocks.

Careers:

The MSc Human Resources and Organisational Development prepares graduates for a career in:

• Human resource management
• Development
• Change
• Consultancy
Previous graduates have gone on to work for a variety of organisations, including:
• PricewaterhouseCoopers
• Tesco
• HSBC
• Bluebell Hospice
• Cleveland Constabulary
• First Mainline
• Various public sector organisations
• Royal Mail
• Carrefour
• Lenovo
The network is supported by guest speakers from professional bodies, alumni, and employers. The program also offers opportunities for professional development through personal development, reflective learning, and attendance at guest lectures and professional events organised by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).

If you are studying an undergraduate course, postgraduate pre-registration course or postgraduate research course over more than one academic year then your tuition fees may increase in subsequent years in line with Government regulations or UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) published fees.

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