Programme Overview

You’ll focus on integrating human resource management from strategy to application – which you’ll explore through a Dissertation and Supporting Research Methods workshops.

This Master's Stage Award is ideal if you already have a Graduate Membership (Postgraduate Diploma equivalent) from the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) – or you’ve demonstrated the knowledge requirements to gain direct entry to the Master’s stage.

Whether you’ve worked in HRM/HRD for a number of years or you’ve recently moved into HRM/HRD – and you’d like to progress into more senior management positions – this award provides techniques and academic theory to underpin your work.

Study style
You’ll benefit from expert, supportive staff and small-group learning. You’ll be assessed 100% by coursework.

Based in the new, purpose-built Business School at the Oxstalls Campus, Gloucester, you’ll develop professionally and gain knowledge and skills from lecturers who are current and active business professionals – experts and researchers who apply real-world industry experience to their teaching.

Course Content

Level 7 Modules

HRM701 - Contemporary HRM

This module discusses the core issues in the management of individuals that modern managers have to face, and recent human resource research done on those areas.

HRM702 - Leading, Managing and HR Development  

This module covers how companies significantly outperform their peers in terms of economic profitability by following the leadership development practices. It discusses latest HRM practices that enables and empowers the worker and diverse management styles which are efficient and effective in various circumstances.

HRM703 - Resourcing, Talent Management and Development

This module covers key themes such as employment markets, adaptability, fairness, diversity, demographic trends, human resource planning, recruitment, employer branding, retention and retirement.

HRM704 - Performance Management

In this module the process of communication between a manager and an employee regarding the strategic objectives of the organization, factors influencing the employee performance and strategies to manage such in a constructive manner are highlighted.

HRM705 - Employee Relations

This module discusses the industrial relations in which the company manages relationships between employers and employees, labour/trade unions, employer organizations and the government with a focus on business success and mitigating organisational risk.

HRM706 - Investigating a Business Issue from an HR Perspective

This module covers the key elements of professional competences for independent research of HRM including strategic awareness, diagnostic skills, business orientation, and a concern with adding value through human resource (HR) practice.

Entry Requirements

A bachelor's degree or an equivalent qualification

Should be at least 22 years of age

or

A minimum work experience of 5 years

Tuition Fee

Total Programme Fee
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