MSc Strategic Human Resource Management

This course, taught in English is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), granting you Assoc CIPD designation upon graduation and raising your professional profile. It is also aligned with The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), the Australian HR Institute (AHRI), and the HR Certification Institute (HRCI), offering global professional recognition to enhance your career prospects.

Your course materials will cover all the essential emerging topics that are moving the human resources (HR) industry forward, including people analytics, globalization, and disruptive technologies, providing you with the most up-to-date knowledge of contemporary HR operations and innovations, and the ability to apply this to leverage strategic people management. This critical application of your learning will help you develop the skills you need to respond creatively and effectively to tomorrow's dynamic and global HR world and advance to the highest levels of your profession.

The course has a ‘real world’ focus, using live case studies and practical scenarios to ensure you graduate with the experience and knowledge employers need right now. We also work closely with expert industry partners so that your modules are all current and future-focused, covering the latest advancements, opportunities, and challenges in the field.

That means that by the end of the course, you’ll have developed the real-world skills needed to strategically lead and manage in today’s agile HR environment. This, combined with your knowledge of how to utilize people, data analytics, and new technologies to create organizational value will give you a powerful, modern skillset sought after by leading employers in a range of exciting industries.

Modules

• Strategic Planning and Ethical Decision-Making (20 credits)
• People Analytics and Value Creation (20 credits)
• Strategic Employment Relations and Employment Law (20 credits)
• Organisational Development, Culture, and Change (20 credits)
• People Development, Well-being, and Performance (20 credits)
• Resourcing and Rewarding Talent (20 credits)
• Research Project (60 credits)

Why Arden?

• Arden University is regulated by the Quality Assurance Agency for England (QAA) and the UK government;
• 96% of Arden University graduates are in employment 6 months after graduation;
• Taught 100% in English;
• Intensive, engaging, and face-to-face teaching by industry experts;
• Industry-relevant, 21st-century application;
• International student cohort with over 40 nationalities represented;
• Payment options and early-bird discounts are available;
• Perfect central location in Berlin, close to key corporate players.

Why Germany?

• Germany has one of the best employment rates in Europe, at 91%*;
• 4th Best Graduate starting salary at £40,650 in Europe, with a growing economy**;
• Germany is the most popular European country for international students, recognized for its high-quality education***;
• Berlin has been named the start-up capital of Europe;
• Berlin is the largest city in the EU with a thriving business scene, offering a range of job opportunities to young professionals and graduates;
• Germany has a rich history in culture and arts, offering students a chance to explore this whilst experiencing world-class education from a UK-recognised institution.

*Times Higher Education

**I Am Expat

***According to statistics and data from the ICEF monitor

Course Requirements

• You must have a UK honors degree, or an equivalent qualification, at 2:2 or above.
• English proficiency: IELTS 6.0 (no less than 5.5 in any element); or TOEFL iBT 60 - 78; or equivalent. Alternatively, a letter to show that the medium of instruction was in English is accepted.
• Non-standard entry could be also considered.