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The MSc Management with Human Resources degree at Bournemouth University is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of management principles and practices, with a specific focus on human resources (HR) management. The course will cover topics such as HR strategy, employee engagement, diversity and inclusion, talent management, and performance management. Students will also gain an understanding of the legal framework that underpins HR practice and learn how to apply theoretical knowledge in real-world scenarios. This course is ideal for those who want to pursue a career in HR management or wish to enhance their existing HR skills.
Students on this course will have the opportunity to engage with live projects and case studies, work on group assignments, and participate in guest lectures from industry experts. The course is delivered through a combination of lectures, seminars, workshops, and practical exercises. Graduates of this course can expect to be well-prepared for careers in HR management or related fields.
Bournemouth University has a strong reputation for providing high-quality education in the field of management and HR. The university's location on the south coast of England provides students with access to a diverse range of industries, offering exciting opportunities for internships and job placements. Bournemouth University also boasts state-of-the-art facilities and a vibrant campus life, ensuring that students have a well-rounded educational experience.
You’ll acquire the skills and understanding needed to plan and manage HR strategies within the public and private sectors.
The course has a global focus with specialist units exploring issues, including managing people across different cultures, organizational and employment-related matters, and developing people as a resource.
These are complemented by core management units which concentrate on developing your leadership skills, the management of people, marketing & strategy, and contemporary issues in the business world.
An optional 30-week work placement provides an excellent opportunity to enhance your employability before you graduate.
We work closely with employers and professional bodies to ensure you develop the skills you need to succeed in the workplace.
Our expert teaching teams will support your studies and, as this is a conversion course, can provide guidance about changing your career direction.
General entry requirements
The standard requirements for embarking upon a postgraduate taught degree are:
A bachelor's Honours degree with 2:2 in any subject, or equivalent.
20 hours per week
International Human Resource Management: This unit focuses on the critical skills required to manage people across national cultures and institutional environments.
Organization & Employment Studies: You will develop the critical thinking skills to analyze vital organizational problems and employment relations issues from various perspectives.
People Resourcing & Development: This unit looks at the theory and practice of people resourcing and development (PR&D) and how this can effectively contribute to achieving corporate strategic goals. The role of the HR professional in facilitating the relationship between PR&D and organizational effectiveness will be critically examined.
Managing People: You will develop your knowledge, skills, and understanding of the theories and practices of organizational behavior, especially in the area of people management, and how this can effectively contribute to positive organizational outcomes.
Marketing & Strategy: You will explore and analyze the premise that to be successful, organizations need to understand their customer’s requirements and seek to achieve organizational objectives by satisfying their customer’s needs and wants.
Leadership Essentials: The unit aims to provide a critical understanding of leadership theory and practice through developing your leadership skills. You will develop greater self-awareness through reflexivity and working with teams, combined with theoretical knowledge, including emotional intelligence, resilience, and well-being.
Research Project: An opportunity to undertake a significant piece of self-managed research in an area that interests you.
You have the option to undertake a 30-week placement at the end of the course, providing an opportunity to apply your acquired knowledge and skills in the workplace. You are required to find your order; however, our Careers & Employability Service and your faculty placements office are on hand to support you.
The placement is intended to foster personal and professional development and help you connect academic learning and the working world.
IELTS (Academic) 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component or equivalent.
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