Description

Whether you are starting a career in human resource management (HRM) or are already working in the field and would like to progress at a professional level, this Human Resource Management MA can help you to achieve your career goals.

It is designed to provide you with a foundation of knowledge and practical skills as well as an understanding of the role of the HR profession, relevant to the strategic objectives of  an organisation, as well as to the wider environment in which it operates. Successful completion of the course leads to graduate membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).

We are also one of 33 CIPD Licensed Upgrade Centres, whereby we can recommend for immediate upgrading to Chartered membership students who have successfully completed their postgraduate HRM course and meet the CIPD upgrade criteria.

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Courses

 
For this diploma you require 120 0 points from the following compulsory courses:
 
Compulsory Course
 
Course Code Course title Credits
 
UNCCPG1501 Managing in a Strategic Business Context 3
UNCCPG1502 Managing and Leading People 3
UNCCPG1503 International Human Resource Management 3
UNCCPG1504 Employment Law 3
UNCCPG1505 Learning and Development 3
UNCCPG1506 People Resourcing 3
UNCCPG1507 Employee Relations and Reward 3
UNCCPG1508 Managing Information 3
UNCCPG1509 Research Methods and Dissertation 3
 
Optional Course
 
Course Code Course title Credits
 
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Structure

After an induction programme introducing you to the Business School and the expectations and ethos of the course, you will go on to evaluate the external influences on organisations, such as European developments, employment law, ethical issues and social responsibility.

You will look at the varying approaches to labour regulations and standards across the globe. You will gain an understanding of human behaviour in organisations and how organisational and management performance can be enhanced through effective HRM. You will look at strategic HRM and the national differences and varying approaches adopted by multinational companies. You will study learning and development processes and the major types of employee relations management. You will also develop a knowledge of resourcing issues and techniques.

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