Program Overview
The MSc Human Resource Management program at the University of Birmingham, Dubai emphasizes responsible business practices, decent work, and ethical people management. Accredited by the UAE Ministry of Education and CIPD, the program offers a blend of theory and practice through innovative modules and industry expert insights. Graduates are highly sought after for their specialized skills in HRM and employment relations, including leadership development, international HRM, and the future of work.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The MSc Human Resource Management program at the University of Birmingham, Dubai, emphasizes responsible business, decent work, and good people management. It is accredited by the UAE Ministry of Education and the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD). The program aims to equip graduates with critical thinking skills to become ethically aware and morally responsible managers, employees, and citizens. It focuses on promoting good people management ideas and practices in workplaces and wider society. Graduates are in high demand from top employers for their specialist skills. The program provides opportunities to network with leading national and global organizations.
Outline:
The program begins with a foundational HRM module covering the four core pillars of the HRM function: resourcing organizations, developing organizations, reward at work, and employment relations. Students can then explore various topics through innovative modules such as The Future of Work. Modules cover theory and practice with guest speakers, practical exercises, research-led academic insights, and perspectives.
Required Modules:
- Human Resource Development
- Human Resource Management and Ethics at Work
- International Human Resource Management
- Leadership Development
- Managing Work and Organisation
- The Future of Work
Dissertation:
Students undertake a Dissertation incorporating Research Methods (60 credits) during the year (second year if part-time).
Assessment:
Assessment methods include individual essays, group assessments, end of term examinations, and a dissertation.
Teaching:
The MSc HRM program is delivered through a combination of seminars, lectures, class discussions, group work, case-study analysis, and presentations. The program is taught by a strong research-led teaching group of HRM, employment relations, and organization studies academics from Birmingham Business School, which holds the Triple-Crown accreditation from leading bodies AMBA, EQUIS, and AACSB.
Careers:
Graduates are well-prepared to take up key HRM and employment relations positions. Some potential career paths include:
- Human resource manager/officer/director
- Labour relations specialist
- Occupational psychologist
- Management consultant
- Arbitrator
- Training and development officer
- Equality, diversity, and inclusion officer
- Public services
- Recruitment consultant
Other:
The program is distinctive in providing critical understanding of people management and the employment relationship in a "big picture" national and global comparative context. Birmingham Business School is home to the Work Inclusivity Research Centre (WIRC). The program offers access to a brand-new, state-of-the-art campus in Dubai, with the same teaching as offered on the Edgbaston campus in the UK. The flexible program allows students to tailor their studies to suit their personal circumstances, such as intensive weekend studies and evening classes. Students benefit from small class sizes and personalized one-to-one sessions with their tutor.
