Program Overview

Human Resource Management MA

Overview

The Human Resource Management MA is a career-focused program that builds your understanding of the theory, practices, and policies associated with evidence-based Human Resource Management (HRM) as they relate to real-world situations. The program is fully accredited by the Chartered Institute of Personnel Development (CIPD) and is designed to equip you with the knowledge, competencies, and analytical skills to effectively manage organizational strategy and operations from an HR perspective.

Course Structure

The program consists of six core modules and two optional modules. The core modules are:

Core Modules

• Behaviour, Culture and Change
• Employee Relations and Employee Engagement
• Human Resource Management and the Business Context
• Human Resource Management Research Project
• People Practice
• Skills of the Manager/Consultant I
• Skills of the Manager/Consultant II

Option Modules

• Designing and Delivering Training
• Employment Law for HR Practitioners in England and Wales
• HR Analytics
• International Human Resource Management
• Learning and Development
• Reward Management
• Social Sustainability in Organisations
• Talent Management
• The Psychology of Assessment and Selection

Accreditation

The program is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Personnel Development (CIPD) and maps and aligns to the CIPD Profession Map core knowledge and core behavior standards at Chartered level.

Entry Requirements

• A minimum of a lower second-class honors degree (2:2) in a relevant discipline.
• Relevant degree disciplines include business studies, economics, geography, management, and operations research.
• Alternative professional qualifications with at least three years of relevant professional experience will also be considered.
• If your first language is not English, you should have an IELTS 6.5 overall, with a minimum of 6.0 in each component.

Fees and Funding

• UK tuition fee: £5,750 (Price per academic year)
• International tuition fee: £7,000 (Price per academic year)
• Alumni discount: This course is eligible for an alumni discount.
• Funding: There is a range of funding available that may help you fund your studies, including Student Finance England (SFE) and scholarships.

Teaching and Assessment

• The program uses a variety of teaching methods, including lectures, seminars, workshops, and problem-based learning.
• Assessments include coursework, presentations, and written exams.
• The emphasis is on problem-based learning, blending theory and practice, problem diagnosis, and the selection of managerial tools to provide the best fit with the situation.

Facilities

• The program is based at the Marylebone Campus, which is home to the Westminster Business School.
• The campus has excellent industry links and a strong commitment to social enterprise.
• Facilities include specialist workshops, dedicated digital and architecture studios, and an extensive library.

Career Prospects

• The program will enhance your career prospects and marketability in the professional practice of HRM.
• Past students have become consultants (internal and external), HR managers, compensation and benefits managers, change management specialists, HR business partners/operations managers, civil servants, and mediators.
• Employers of our students include the BBC, Capgemini, Linklaters, PricewaterhouseCoopers, and the Royal Household.