MSc in Human Resource Management

Semester 1

September–December

Compulsory courses

• Core Competencies for HR Professionals
• Human Resource Management in Context
• Organisational Behaviour
• Reward Management

Semester 2

January–May

Compulsory courses

• Managing Employment Relations
• Methods of Research in HRM

Option courses (Group 1) - Choose 1 or 2

• Change Management
• Essential Employment Law for HRM
• HR/People Analytics
• Performance Management

Option courses (Group 2) - Choose 0 or 1

• Global Diversity and Equality Management

Summer

May-August

Dissertation

Details of the Dissertation

The aim of the MSc in Human Resource Management (HRM) is to give students the knowledge, understanding and key skills that are required by today's HR professionals and to enable students to effectively contribute to dynamic organisations.

Knowledge and understanding

Students who undertake this programme will:

• Demonstrate an understanding of key terms, theories/concepts and practices within the field of HRM
• Demonstrate competence in development and problem-solving in the area of HR Management
• Provide innovative solutions to problems in the fields of HRM
• Be able to identify and appreciate the significance of the ethical issues in HR

Graduate attributes

By the end of the programme, students will be able to:

• Critically assess existing theory and practice in the field of HRM
• Develop an ability to undertake qualitative and quantitative research
• Apply knowledge about qualitative and quantitative research to an independently constructed piece of work
• Respond positively to problems in unfamiliar contexts
• Identify and apply new ideas, methods and ways of thinking
• Demonstrate competence in communicating and exchanging ideas in a group context
• Be able to advance well-reasoned and factually supported arguments in both written work and oral presentations
• Work effectively with colleagues with diverse skills, experience levels and ways of thinking
• Be able to evaluate HRM-related social, cultural, ethical and environmental responsibilities and issues in a global context.

Career Development

Human Resource Management graduates from the University of Edinburgh are highly sought after globally. Our dedicated Student Development Team within the Business School will be an integral part of your student experience from day one. We are here to help you become equipped to maximise your potential in the global market.

Graduate Employment

Our MSc in Human Resource Management will equip you with important management expertise and core HR knowledge to prepare you for such roles as:

• Careers Advisor
• Equality & Diversity Officer
• HR Advisor
• HR Analyst
• HR Compliance Administrator
• HR Employee Benefits Manager
• HR Generalist
• HR Manager
• HR Rewards Manager
• Recruitment Manager
• Reward Analyst
• Training Advisor