Human resource management is more than just managing the relationship between professional development and productivity; it’s about supporting senior and line managers to facilitate the well-being of their employees and helping them achieve both personal and overall business objectives. MSc Human Resource Management course seeks to equip students with the knowledge and skills to develop a successful career in a range of Human Resource Management roles and specialisms.

The nature of work and people management across the globe is constantly evolving. HR professionals today require skills in critical thinking and problem solving and working in collaborative and inclusive ways to address the significant organisational challenges.

MSc Human Resource Management gives students the knowledge, skills and understanding to become a successful leader and practitioner in this increasingly complex business function. Students will learn to address practical human resource issues in innovative and sustainable way, while considering the ethical obligations of the human resource practitioner.

Students will experience rigorous and practical training in core HR areas throughout the course. Students also have an opportunity to choose from a range of elective modules which reflect their career and/or research interests.

MSc Human Resource Management covers contemporary management issues, such as:

• Equality and diversity • Digital HR • The ethics of human resource management • Employment relations in context • Agile and hybrid working • Managing organisational change

This course has been designed to meet the needs both of newly qualified graduates and experienced professionals looking to enhance their career prospects. After studying the MSc Human Resource Management, students will be prepared to take a role at the forefront of any human resource department and its parent organisation.