MA. Human Resource Management and Development

MA. Human Resource Management and Development

The MA Human Resource Management and Development programme aims to provide students with a sound platform for those seeking to pursue, or further develop a career in a people management and development role. This will be achieved by developing students’ professional practice skill set which is pivotal to successful people management and development practice and to effective leadership.The MA Human Resource Management and Development programme will be offered in Part-time (2 years) study mode only. The programme will consist of four compulsory modules that students will complete over an academic year During this degree, you will critically analyse/evaluate the concept of insight-driven people management and development and its connection to the meaningful analysis of organisation, industry and global data. You will be provided with a critical view of contemporary theory and practice in your chosen areas and develop your ability to apply this knowledge to your own practice in a current or future role. The course is taught by practitioners and academic experts informed by research and professional practice. Guest lecturers are also invited from industry to provide you with alternative perspectives, opinions, and personal experiences to enhance student learning. Opportunity to learn from academics & practitioners who have close links with the CIPD, and/or who have researched and published on Employment Law & Relations, Reward and Performance Management and Corporate Social Responsibility.

Career Option

Here’s a list of potential career paths you can pursue with an MA in Human Resource Management and Development: Human Resources Manager, Employee Relations Specialist, Recruitment and Staffing Manager, Training and Development Manager, Compensation and Benefits Manager, Labor Relations Specialist, HR Consultant, Talent Acquisition Specialist, Organizational Development Specialist, HR Business Partner, Diversity and Inclusion Manager, HR Information Systems Manager, Performance Management Specialist.