MScHuman Resource Management
Why is this subject for you?
- You want to become an expert in the field of Human Resource Management, and gain professional accreditation from the Chartered Institute of Personnel Development (CIPD).
- You want to advance your career in the HR-related field and have potential to gain employment in a range of roles such as HR analyst, HR adviser, HR generalist, HR manager, recruitment manager, careers adviser as well as positions in consultancy, trade unions and academic and policy research across all sectors.
- You have an interest in the importance of people management for the achievement of organisational success and you want the opportunity to apply learning to the real-world context and develop practical skills for working in a HR environment.
This Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) accredited MSc Human Resource Management is taught by a mixture of world-class researchers and experienced practitioners, and is designed to provide you with a high standard of knowledge and understanding of the current trends, opportunities and challenges facing HRM practitioners and researchers, as well as the skills to advance your career in an HR-related field. The programme’s mixture of disciplinary rigour, academic expertise and applied focus equips you for work in a wide range of positions across the human resource management field.
The programme delivers a suite of modules that explore and critically assess relevant and contemporary HRM-related theories, research and HRM practice (see course modules). You will also have the opportunity to undertake a dissertation that involves the investigation and analysis of an HRM-related issue and provides you with an opportunity for an applied and in-depth study of organisations and the management of work. You can be assured that our MSc HRM course is at the forefront of research-led, practical and theoretically informed education.
- Entry requirements
- 2.1 Honours degree or equivalent qualification acceptable to the University in any discipline. Applicants with a 2.2 Honours degree or equivalent qualification acceptable to the University and sufficient relevant experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis. A formal interview, the submission of written work, exam or GMAT test may form a part of this procedure.
- English language requirements
- An IELTS* score of 6.5 with a minimum of 5.5 in each test component. *Taken within the last 2 years.
- Tuition fees
- £19,900 / ¥181,071
Course Content
Semester One (CATS)
- HR Management in Context (15)
- HRM Theory and Strategy (15)
- Performance and Reward Management (15)
- HRM Analytics (15)
Semester Two (CATS)
- Human Capital Development (15)
- Managing Employment Relations (15)
- Research Methods for Business (15)
- Resourcing and Talent Management (15)
Summer Semester
- Final Dissertation or Consultancy Based Report (60 CAT points)
ASSESSMENT
The programme draws on a variety of assessment methods including written assignments in both a business report and essay style, case study analysis, presentations, simulations and traditional examinations.
Related courses
- Management
- 1 year
- Masters of Business Administration
- 1 year
Applications open
Why Queen's
Accreditation
The programme is fully accredited by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD). The programme provides the necessary knowledge and understanding to be awarded Professional Membership of the CIPD at Associate, Chartered or Chartered Fellow levels.
HR Future Insights Programme
The MSc programme offers the opportunity for you to participate in our HR Future Insights Programme which focuses on current and future trends and issues in HR and may include, for example, sessions on HR analytics, talent management, the changing make-up of the workforce, and conflict management and negotiation. The programme will offer you the opportunity to benefit from Queen’s Management School’s wide ranging industry networks and learn from key leaders in HR and the wider business community.
Innovative Teaching and Assessment
Throughout the programme you will be subject to a variety of teaching and learning methods including lectures, seminars, videos, case studies, skills workshops and visiting speakers.
Career Management Skills
The MSc will provide you with the opportunity to participate in career management sessions delivered by careers advisors and leading HR professionals in the field. These sessions will enable you to consider your career goals and how they can be achieved.
Queen’s Management School is committed to the continuous improvement and enhancement of all of its degree programmes. New modules may be developed and included to replace or enhance those which are mentioned here.
Careers
The MSc programme prepares students for a range of HR-related roles in management and research such as HR analyst, HR advisor, HR generalist, HR manager, recruitment manager, careers adviser, as well as positions in consultancy, trade unions and academic and policy research across all sectors.
Recent graduates of the programme have gained employment with a number of organisations, including: First Derivatives, Moy Park Group, Power NI, Zurich Insurance, and Energia.
“The MSc in Human Resource Management course was both an exciting and challenging year. The course content is directly applicable to HR practice and is recognised by employers as a profoundly specialist insight into the dynamics of people management. Engaging seminars, coupled with outstanding teaching, has made this course a fantastic place to start my HR career pathway.” Callum Montgomery, MSc Human Resource Management
