MA Human Resource Management with Advanced Research

How and where people want to work is changing. Organisations need to quickly respond to external factors. Whether they are routed in Government policies, environmental issues, or changes in society. Our world is complex, and the challenges faced by organisations need an innovative approach. The course offers an opportunity to develop a more in depth and advanced insight into human resource management (HRM). This is achieved with a focus on consultancy skills and an exploration into a HRM issue with a major project.

Central to this course are the themes of how to manage change and personnel development. Human resource (HR) practitioners need to think in radical ways to manage diverse attitudes and motivations of people entering the labour market. As a HR practitioner, you’ll need to find solutions to critical issues. You’ll work across departments to promote inclusive and productive environments, enabling the employee and organisation to thrive.

Why choose this course?

• You want to help people reach their potential
• You want to add value to organisations and make a positive impact on society
• You want to develop advanced research and consultancy skills
• You’re looking for inspiring course content, with a range of optional modules to tailor your studies to suit your interests
• You’re looking to gain real-life application of theory. You value a fresh approach to teaching and learning, which focuses on practice
• You want a flexible programme that gives you options. We offer the chance to specialise in global human resource management, work psychology or take a general route
• You want to study a two year MA
• You’re looking to study alongside a diverse and inspiring cohort. We expect you to be studying alongside personnel and human resource managers, line managers, trade unionists and equal opportunity officers from a variety of backgrounds. This will be a valuable opportunity to learn from the experience and perspective of your peers
• Business and Management Studies ranked in the top 25% of UK universities for research impact (Research Excellence Framework, 2021).