MSc Human Resource Management (CIPD Accreditation)

What you will study

All module information is for 2020 entry and is subject to change.

First-year

Core

• HRM in Context
• Leading, Managing, and Developing People
• Developing Skills for Business Leadership
• Employee Relations
• Human Resource Development
• Employment Law
• Coaching and Leadership Development
• Dissertation

Option

• Cross-Cultural Management
• Entrepreneurship and Innovation
• Corporate and Social Responsibility
• International Master's Summer School
• International Master's Summer School (Non-Credit Bearing)

* modules required for CIPD professional membership purposes

Learning and assessment

You’ll apply your knowledge practically through case studies, project work, and guest lectures, and debate the current challenges and dynamics affecting HR policy in an increasingly dynamic business and social environment.

There is a particular focus on ethical people management and social sustainability.

Assessment methods include exams, assessed essays, presentations, learning logs, and an end-of-program dissertation. The dissertation is a piece of research conducted in a business of your choice.

Career support

We visit the CIPD conference and exhibition every year. We also arrange several visits to businesses and invite external speakers to talk to students/give guest lectures. Lecturers are always on hand to offer advice and support for student and alumni career development.

The University is committed to helping students develop and enhance employability. Specialist support is available throughout the course from Career and Employability Services including help to find part-time work while studying, placements, vacation work, and graduate vacancies. Students are encouraged to access this support at an early stage and to use the extensive resources on the Careers website.

Discussing options with specialist advisers helps to clarify plans through exploring options and refining skills of job-hunting. In most of our programs, there is direct input by Career Development Advisers into the curriculum or through specially arranged workshops.

Career Booster

While studying at the Faculty of Management, Law, and Social Sciences, you will have the opportunity to participate in our distinctive career booster program throughout your course. The program is designed to equip you with the necessary skills and graduate attributes to be job-ready when seeking employment with leading innovative organizations. The Career Booster Programme offers you the opportunity to gain certificates in:

• The European Computer Driving License (ECDL) - the benchmark for digital literacy
• Sage 50 Accounting and Sage 50 Payroll - training that will allow you to develop leading accounting and payroll software skills
• Project Manager Professional certificates - giving you the edge when seeking to become a Certified Project Manager
• Big Data analysis and reporting skills - using Software and Services (SAS) that will lead to certification.

In addition, the program will also include activities to promote teamwork, confidence, communication, and many other skills employers seek.

Developing a portfolio of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Certificates will demonstrate to employers that you are not only ambitious but also take responsibility for your professional development.

Career prospects

Our HRM graduates – aware of the complex nature of people management and regulation – will be able to demonstrate the value of being able to handle employees well in the modern working environment.

Career opportunities exist in human resources, recruitment, and general management.

Among the organizations recently to have employed our graduates are Asda, Horton Housing, and even the University of Bradford.

Full-time

• September start - 12 months
• January start - 14 months

Part-time

• September start - 24 months
• January start - 27 months