Learn how to manage and develop employees, ensure their wellbeing and understand changing employment legislation. You will gain advanced knowledge and skills that prepare you for a career as a well-rounded human resources practitioner. You will also have the opportunity to work on a live employment tribunal case which provides valuable hands-on experience. The course is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Personnel Development (CIPD).

This course is ideal if you want to specialise in human resource management. You will develop your understanding of HRM practices across a variety of organisational settings, with an emphasis on strategic, international and comparative analysis.

People are critical to organisational success and, as a HR professional, you play a vital role in your approach to managing people. This course will provide you with the knowledge and expertise to add value to organisations. Open to students from all academic backgrounds, this CIPD accredited course is designed to give you a thorough grounding in the world of HR.

In a turbulent, rapidly changing business environment, the demand for HR professionals who can strategically manage and develop staff potential – while overcoming issues such as redundancy, flexible working and the recent challenges of furloughed staff and social distancing – has never been more fundamental to business success. Our career-focused MA is fully accredited by the Chartered Institute of Personnel Development (CIPD) and is designed to build your understanding of the theory, practices and policies associated with evidence-based Human Resource Management (HRM) as they relate to real-world situations, equipping you with the knowledge, competencies and analytical skills to effectively manage organisational strategy and operations from an HR perspective. Our problem-based approach to teaching means you’ll get to apply what you learn to manage problems through assignments and projects based on actual situations. We’ll draw on everyday HR issues in the news, case studies and current examples, at times addressing some of our own students’ workplace experiences. You’ll learn to collect and analyse relevant data and information, developing your ability to identify, evaluate and propose the most appropriate solutions looking at issues ranging from flexible working to employee engagement, managing change or reward management.

This course is designed for individuals who are interested in pursuing a career in management either in Human Resources or a related area. It will provide you with a rigorous and critical approach to human resource management strategies and practices, which you will assess from a range of theoretical and analytical perspectives.

In a world with an increasingly global workforce, human resources (HR) professionals need to have a firm understanding of the transnational nature of employees and how to adapt their approach according to the individual employee. This 100% online and part-time focused Masters degree has been designed specifically with international HR situations in mind. Through this online MSc International Human Resource Management, you will explore the various challenges tackled by international HR professionals and learn how to effectively respond to issues. You will gain both theoretical knowledge and practical skills which you can apply to your current role from day one, helping you flourish in your HR career.

In this MSc in Human Resource Management, you’ll learn about the role of the HR professional, the nature of professionalism and approaches to addressing ethical dilemmas, sustainable HR management, and EDI (Equality, Diversity and Inclusion). You’ll develop the people management skills that are essential for HR work such as selection and appraisal interviewing, delivering training, managing performance, organisational development and people analytics.

MSc Management with Human Resources aims to provide students with the opportunity to develop their understanding of human resource management and to locate that new understanding in the dual contexts of both the wider business implications and an international perspective. In addition, students can develop the knowledge and practical skills necessary to deal with people within the particular context of the employment relationship.

This programme aims to develop your expertise in the field of Human Resource Management and allows you to gain professional accreditation from the Chartered Institute of Personnel Development (CIPD). You will be provided with a strong basis of theoretical and practical learning, and be encouraged to develop the critical thinking skills and strategic orientation that underpins excellence in the HR profession. Taught by a team of world-class researchers and experienced practitioners, the course is designed to provide you with a high standard of knowledge and understanding of the current trends, opportunities and challenges facing HRM practitioners and researchers within the global context.

Navigate the complexities of global business and people management with a programme designed for today’s dynamic and fast-paced environment. Build the strategic leadership skills needed to excel in managing diverse teams and fostering inclusive cultures that promote sustainable growth.

Develop the skills to become a global human resource professional and a highly marketable graduate who can make an immediate contribution to any organisation. Navigate diverse and complex business environments and show awareness of institutions and organisations. This course prepares you for the workforce of today and the future, regardless of an organisation’s size and characteristics.

Our MSc Human Resource Management course emphasises responsible business, decent work, and exemplary people management, central to our teaching and research, preparing you to lead with integrity and impact. You will be engaged with critical thinking and become a more ethically aware and morally responsible manager, employee and citizen, equipped to promote good people management ideas and practices in workplaces and wider society.

Do you aspire to be a manager? Have you got great communication skills, are you organised and decisive? Can you be impartial and objective while still getting the best out of people? If you want to impress and climb the career ladder in business management, you’ll need the inside track on how to get ahead.

The MSc Management (International Human Resource Management) Our intensive one-year MSc Management with a specialism in International Human Resource Management (HRM) is for graduates from a wide range of subject backgrounds. It is not necessary to have any prior academic or practical experience in business or management. This programme is for students who aspire to management-level and leadership roles in international HRM within their chosen industry.

Develop your knowledge and expertise in human resource management practice. This master’s course will enable you to establish or enhance your career in strategic people management. As part of this course in MSc Human Resource Management, you’ll: Learn how to perform effectively as a people management practitioner across a range of diverse business environments and sectors.