Human Resource Management

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This is a specialist Masters designed to build on your knowledge of Management or social sciences. The programme concentres on Human Resource Management, with particular reference to the current research agenda, best practice and innovative thinking in Human Resource Management.
The programme will provide you with knowledge and skills that would be well suited for Human Resource Management roles and related field in the for-profit and not-for-profit sectors.

From October 2011 the HRM programme is fully accredited by The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development, to meet the knowledge requirement of CIPD membership.

Term 1
* Financial Management (10 credits)
* Leadership, Management and Human Resources (30 credits)
* Regulating the Employment Relationship (30 credits)

Term 2
* Leadership, Management and Human Resources (continued)
* Regulating the Employment Relationship (continued)

Options
Choice of 1 from:

* Learning and Development (30 credits)
* Reward and Performance Management (30 credits)

Term 3
* Skills for Human Resource Management (10 credits)
* Research Skills for Human Resource Management (10 credits)

Summer
* Dissertation 60

Note: the University reserves the right to change the modules on offer

Applicants should have a good first degree (2:1 or equivalent) in a social science subject. Previous tuition in management subjects is desirable but it is not essential to have studied for an undergraduate degree in Management, Business or HRM.For students whose first language is not English, we normally require evidence of English language ability.Typical offers for students from other countriesChina: offers range from 80 to 85 in the four year bachelors degree. Diplomas are not accepted.Greece: GPA of at least 6.5 in undergraduate degreeIndia: First-class undergraduate degreeMalaysia: GPA of at least 3 in undergraduate degreePakistan: First-class undergraduate degreeEnglish Language requirementsApplicants for whom English is not their first language should provide evidence of English language competence. Acceptable qualifications are:IELTS: with overall score of 7 with a minimum of 6.5 in Writing and 6.0 in other componentsTOEFL: 105in the Internet-based test with a minimum of 24 for writing, 23 for speaking, 23 for listening and 23 for reading. Cambridge Proficiency at Grade C or abovePearson Language Test: 75 English Language Requirements IELTS band: 7 CAE score: (read more) Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) is part of the Cambridge English suite and is targeted at a high level (IETLS 6.5-8.0). It is an international English language exam set at the right level for academic and professional success. Developed by Cambridge English Language Assessment - part of the University of Cambridge - it helps you stand out from the crowd as a high achiever. 80 (Grade A) TOEFL iBT® test: 105 IMPORTANT NOTE: Since April 2014 the ETS tests (including TOEFL and TOEIC) are no longer accepted for Tier 4 visa applications to the United Kingdom. The university might still accept these tests to admit you to the university, but if you require a Tier 4 visa to enter the UK and begin your degree programme, these tests will not be sufficient to obtain your Visa. The IELTS test is most widely accepted by universities and is also accepted for Tier 4 visas to the UK- learn more.