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MSc Human Resource Management

University of the West of Scotland, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

The MSc in Human Resource Management has been designed in response to developments within the HRM sector and can lead to professional accreditation by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).

The MSc in Human Resource Management prepares you for a successful career in HRM and enables you to take on general or specialist roles within the HRM functions of organizations globally. This understanding will achieve improved utilization of human resources and facilitate greater business success and increased employee satisfaction. It will allow you to develop and assess employment policies and support organizational development.

With the MSc Human Resource Management, you will gain a mix of specialist and generic transferable skills essential for a career in business or HRM. A variety of teaching and learning approaches are used including lectures, tutorials, and practical workshops, and are focused on the practical aspects of human resources. Our highly qualified and experienced teaching staff, supported by guest speakers, will deepen your understanding of business and HRM.

Upon successful completion of the MSc HRM, you will also obtain the Level 7 (Advanced) CIPD qualification and are eligible to become an Associate Member of the CIPD automatically.

General Eligibility

First or second-class Honours degree, or equivalent, in social science or business-related discipline.

Applicants with a non-business related degree but with significant professional experience will also be considered.

Part Time Work Details

20 hours per week.

What You'll Study

1 Module

In order to successfully complete the MSc HRM, you will undertake all core modules across three terms, with the MSc Project to be completed in term 3. You are required to obtain 60 credits each term, amounting to 180 credits for the entire program. The sections below show the program structure.

In term 1, you will be studying the following modules:

  • HRM in Context

  • HR Professional Skills

  • Leading and Managing People

In term 2, you will be studying the following modules:

  • Resourcing and Managing Talent

  • Reward and Performance Management

  • Managing Employee Relations

  • Research Design & Methods

In term 2, you will be studying the following modules: 

  • MSc Project (HRM)

Language Requirement

  • IELTS5.5
  • TOEFL59
  • PTE50
  • Duolingo69

IELTS

  • Overall score 6.0

  • No sub-test less than 5.5

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