Human Resource Management (HRM) (Ft)
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UK & EU Students
Course Details
Classification:MSc
Course Duration:1 Year
Course Start Date:16 September 2013
Course Mode:Full Time
Subject Area:Business and Management
Course Fees
Students from England, Wales or Northern Ireland
| Year | Fee | Description/Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2012/13 | £5515.00 | Information on fees, scholarships and financial support. |
Students from Scotland and the rest of the EU
| Year | Fee | Description/Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2012/13 | £5515.00 | Information on fees, scholarships and financial support. |
Minimum Entry Requirements
Minimum requirements
- UK Honours degree 2:2 (or equivalent) in relevant subject or
- A post graduate diploma (e.g. Business or Management) or MBA or
- a relevant HND (or UK equivalent) plus relevant work experience
- Following both CIPD and university policies on wider access candidates who do not meet standard entry requirements will also be considered.
Additional InformationUsually an applicant will have a people or business-centred degree in, for example, psychology, sociology, any business subject or general business degree – with evidence of having completed relevant modules in these disciplines.
Consideration will be given to individuals with other degrees (e.g. Science or Engineering) where they present a clear rationale for a change in career direction and have appropriate work experience.
The overriding consideration will be the Programme Leader’s assessment of the student’s ability to undertake the Programme successfully.
Consideration will be given to individuals with other degrees (e.g. Science or Engineering) where they present a clear rationale for a change in career direction and have appropriate work experience.
The overriding consideration will be the Programme Leader’s assessment of the student’s ability to undertake the Programme successfully.
Non-standard EntryApplicants who do not meet any of the criteria above or who have lower levels of qualifications, such as the CIPD Certificate in Personnel Practice or Certificate in Training Practice will be required to demonstrate relevant work experience in a human-resource or people management related occupation.
Applicants in this situation are advised to consult with the Programme Leader at an early stage in the application process.
Applicants in this situation are advised to consult with the Programme Leader at an early stage in the application process.
Advanced standingAdvanced standing operates in the following circumstances:
Where there is evidence of completion of a like for like module at postgraduate level either from the CIPD or a CIPD accredited institution. Precise regulations on transfer from another CIPD accredited programme or nationally assessed centre are prescribed by CIPD.
Students wishing to transfer into our programme are advised to contact the CIPD Membership Development Team on 0208 263 3353.
or
Where there is evidence of completion of the 'leadership and management' standards in an MBA or equivalent post-graduate management related course, a candidate might also qualify for exemptions from these modules. This will largely depend on being able to document and convince the programme leader of the direct relevance of the courses studied. Normally the course would be an MBA or a CIPD accredited programme. (These students who have completed an MBA still have to take the Managing & Developing HR module a
Where there is evidence of completion of a like for like module at postgraduate level either from the CIPD or a CIPD accredited institution. Precise regulations on transfer from another CIPD accredited programme or nationally assessed centre are prescribed by CIPD.
Students wishing to transfer into our programme are advised to contact the CIPD Membership Development Team on 0208 263 3353.
or
Where there is evidence of completion of the 'leadership and management' standards in an MBA or equivalent post-graduate management related course, a candidate might also qualify for exemptions from these modules. This will largely depend on being able to document and convince the programme leader of the direct relevance of the courses studied. Normally the course would be an MBA or a CIPD accredited programme. (These students who have completed an MBA still have to take the Managing & Developing HR module a
Non UK/EU Students
Course Details
Classification:MSc
Course Duration:1 Year
Course Start Date:16 September 2013
Course Mode:Full Time
Subject Area:Business and Management
Course Fees
| Year | Fee | Description/Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2012/13 | £11000.00 | Information on fees, scholarships and financial support. |
| 2013/14 | £11000.00 | n/a |
Minimum Entry Requirements
Minimum requirements
- UK Honours degree 2:2 (or equivalent) in relevant subject or
- A post graduate diploma (e.g. Business or Management) or MBA or
- a relevant HND (or UK equivalent) plus relevant work experience
- Following both CIPD and university policies on wider access candidates who do not meet standard entry requirements will also be considered.
Additional InformationUsually an applicant will have a people or business-centred degree in, for example, psychology, sociology, any business subject or general business degree – with evidence of having completed relevant modules in these disciplines.
Consideration will be given to individuals with other degrees (e.g. Science or Engineering) where they present a clear rationale for a change in career direction and have appropriate work experience.
The overriding consideration will be the Programme Leader’s assessment of the student’s ability to undertake the Programme successfully.
Consideration will be given to individuals with other degrees (e.g. Science or Engineering) where they present a clear rationale for a change in career direction and have appropriate work experience.
The overriding consideration will be the Programme Leader’s assessment of the student’s ability to undertake the Programme successfully.
Non-standard EntryApplicants who do not meet any of the criteria above or who have lower levels of qualifications, such as the CIPD Certificate in Personnel Practice or Certificate in Training Practice will be required to demonstrate relevant work experience in a human-resource or people management related occupation.
Applicants in this situation are advised to consult with the Programme Leader at an early stage in the application process.
Applicants in this situation are advised to consult with the Programme Leader at an early stage in the application process.
Advanced standingAdvanced standing operates in the following circumstances:
Where there is evidence of completion of a like for like module at postgraduate level either from the CIPD or a CIPD accredited institution. Precise regulations on transfer from another CIPD accredited programme or nationally assessed centre are prescribed by CIPD.
Students wishing to transfer into our programme are advised to contact the CIPD Membership Development Team on 0208 263 3353.
or
Where there is evidence of completion of the 'leadership and management' standards in an MBA or equivalent post-graduate management related course, a candidate might also qualify for exemptions from these modules. This will largely depend on being able to document and convince the programme leader of the direct relevance of the courses studied. Normally the course would be an MBA or a CIPD accredited programme. (These students who have completed an MBA still have to take the Managing & Developing HR module a
Where there is evidence of completion of a like for like module at postgraduate level either from the CIPD or a CIPD accredited institution. Precise regulations on transfer from another CIPD accredited programme or nationally assessed centre are prescribed by CIPD.
Students wishing to transfer into our programme are advised to contact the CIPD Membership Development Team on 0208 263 3353.
or
Where there is evidence of completion of the 'leadership and management' standards in an MBA or equivalent post-graduate management related course, a candidate might also qualify for exemptions from these modules. This will largely depend on being able to document and convince the programme leader of the direct relevance of the courses studied. Normally the course would be an MBA or a CIPD accredited programme. (These students who have completed an MBA still have to take the Managing & Developing HR module a
Further Education Students
Course Details
Classification:MSc
Course Duration:1 Year
Course Start Date:16 September 2013
Course Mode:Full Time
Subject Area:Business and Management
Course Fees
| Year | Fee | Description/Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Contact us | ||
Minimum Entry Requirements
Minimum requirements
- UK Honours degree 2:2 (or equivalent) in relevant subject or
- A post graduate diploma (e.g. Business or Management) or MBA or
- a relevant HND (or UK equivalent) plus relevant work experience
- Following both CIPD and university policies on wider access candidates who do not meet standard entry requirements will also be considered.
Additional InformationUsually an applicant will have a people or business-centred degree in, for example, psychology, sociology, any business subject or general business degree – with evidence of having completed relevant modules in these disciplines.
Consideration will be given to individuals with other degrees (e.g. Science or Engineering) where they present a clear rationale for a change in career direction and have appropriate work experience.
The overriding consideration will be the Programme Leader’s assessment of the student’s ability to undertake the Programme successfully.
Consideration will be given to individuals with other degrees (e.g. Science or Engineering) where they present a clear rationale for a change in career direction and have appropriate work experience.
The overriding consideration will be the Programme Leader’s assessment of the student’s ability to undertake the Programme successfully.
Non-standard EntryApplicants who do not meet any of the criteria above or who have lower levels of qualifications, such as the CIPD Certificate in Personnel Practice or Certificate in Training Practice will be required to demonstrate relevant work experience in a human-resource or people management related occupation.
Applicants in this situation are advised to consult with the Programme Leader at an early stage in the application process.
Applicants in this situation are advised to consult with the Programme Leader at an early stage in the application process.
Advanced standingAdvanced standing operates in the following circumstances:
Where there is evidence of completion of a like for like module at postgraduate level either from the CIPD or a CIPD accredited institution. Precise regulations on transfer from another CIPD accredited programme or nationally assessed centre are prescribed by CIPD.
Students wishing to transfer into our programme are advised to contact the CIPD Membership Development Team on 0208 263 3353.
or
Where there is evidence of completion of the 'leadership and management' standards in an MBA or equivalent post-graduate management related course, a candidate might also qualify for exemptions from these modules. This will largely depend on being able to document and convince the programme leader of the direct relevance of the courses studied. Normally the course would be an MBA or a CIPD accredited programme. (These students who have completed an MBA still have to take the Managing & Developing HR module a
Where there is evidence of completion of a like for like module at postgraduate level either from the CIPD or a CIPD accredited institution. Precise regulations on transfer from another CIPD accredited programme or nationally assessed centre are prescribed by CIPD.
Students wishing to transfer into our programme are advised to contact the CIPD Membership Development Team on 0208 263 3353.
or
Where there is evidence of completion of the 'leadership and management' standards in an MBA or equivalent post-graduate management related course, a candidate might also qualify for exemptions from these modules. This will largely depend on being able to document and convince the programme leader of the direct relevance of the courses studied. Normally the course would be an MBA or a CIPD accredited programme. (These students who have completed an MBA still have to take the Managing & Developing HR module a
Programme Description
Are you interested in a career in managing people both as an HR specialist and a senior line manager? With a focus on contemporary issues in the UK and around the world our combined CIPD (Chartered Institute of Personnel and development) /CMI (Chartered Management Institute) accredited suite of programmes combines critical analysis of theory with leading industry practices in managing an organisations human resources from a number of perspectives including: multiple stakeholder; international; ethical; cultural; legal; operational and strategic.
Our range of awards allows you the option to study for a general or more specialised HR role that will prepared you for strategic and operational roles, where a key responsibility lies in managing, supporting and developing an organisation's human resources, in domestic, international and/ or culturally diverse settings.
We offer awards in:
Our range of awards allows you the option to study for a general or more specialised HR role that will prepared you for strategic and operational roles, where a key responsibility lies in managing, supporting and developing an organisation's human resources, in domestic, international and/ or culturally diverse settings.
We offer awards in:
- Human Resource Management
- International Human Resource Management
Human Resource Management
This programme builds on and complements your first degree and or previous learning and experience with the development of academic knowledge and practical skills to align you to a career in human resource management as a Human Resource Management specialist.
By the end of this programme, students will have gained a broad knowledge of managerial /leadership activities as well as specialised HR areas. Great emphasis throughout the programme is on the translation of student learning to the work situation and the development of (HR) professional, managerial and employability skills.
The programme allows students to demonstrate deep knowledge and understanding of HR within a wider organisational and contextual framework.
Modules have a skills element which is assessed separately from any written requirements. Effort has been made to ensure students engage in ‘real life’ issues through, for example, case studies, investigative projects and exposure to best practice. Both full and part-time students have the opportunity to ‘add value’ to their work/organisations through a Business Investigation Report (PG Diploma) or HRM Research Project (Masters).
Full-time and part-time study are available. You can startin either September or January.
Why choose this degree?
- This programme exposes you to a depth of Human Resource Management knowledge providing an excellent strategic and practical background.
- You will establish a core set of transferable skills which will provide a base from which personal development and self realisation can enhance your career opportunities
- Full-time programme includes an industry placement within a Human Resources setting of an organisation, which allows you to experience your future career in practice.
- Award-winning support from induction through to graduation. Our induction programme and ongoing support prepares you both culturally and academically.
- Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Management
- Designed in conjunction with the newly published CIPD standards and framework. The programme is fully accredited and completion provides the “full knowledge bank” required for CIPD membership.
- Innovative teaching that focuses on learning for the real world and the employability of our graduates
- Flexible study – Full-time or part-time available. Start in September or January
What You'll Learn
Over the course of the year you will complete the following 9 taught modules, plus a HRM Research Project:
- Personal and Professional Development
- Managing and Developing Human Resources
- HRM in Organisational Contexts
- Research Design and Critical Inquiry
- Resourcing and Talent Management
- Performance Management
- Change and Leadership
- Employment Law
- Managing Employee Relations
- Human Resource Management Research Project
Module Details
Personal and Professional Development
This module aims to develop individual mastery in personal and interpersonal effectiveness in order to support career entry and development, thereby enabling positive and professional organisational impacts
Managing and Developing Human Resources
This module critically examines selected contemporary theory and practice by investigating local, national and international issues in human resource management (HRM) and human resource development (HRD).
HRM in Organisational Contexts
The aim of the module is to equip students with the knowledge and skills required to interpret and analyse environment(s) in which their organisations operate. This is done by critically examining internal and external environments in global and national contexts.
Research Design and Critical Inquiry
The purpose of the module is to introduce students to research and consultancy approaches to critical inquiry in the areas of human resource management and business.
Resourcing and Talent Management
This module develops critical understanding of resourcing and talent management issues to promote fair and effective decision making in key aspects of human resource management.
Performance Management
This module aims to explore how managers in organisations might optimise individual and collective performance to achieve strategic goals through effective performance management policies and procedures. It also develops skills in the interpretation of financial information to determine organisational performance
Change and Leadership
Essential to organisations today, this module develops a critical appreciation of organisational change and its leadership implications and demands. In doing so, this module considers multiple perspectives of change and leadership ranging from traditional to emerging alternatives.
Employment Law
This module provides a comprehensive and in-depth study of the legal regulation of the employer-employee relationship and the legal framework governing the status and activities of trade unions. It identifies the sources and principles of UK labour law and evaluates major employment protection provisions and the processes by which these are enforced. It includes consideration of the impact of EU Law and the European Convention on Human Rights.
Managing Employee Relations
This module develops a critical appreciation of the management of employment relations and supports learners gain a comprehensive and analytical understanding of employment relations perspectives and debates, both at a national and international level which stem from both theoretical and behavioural competency perspectives.
Human Resource Management Research Project
The Human Resource Management Research Project is an independent investigation of a substantial human resource management or employee relations issue or problem, which demonstrates a critical awareness of management practice, relevant theories and research techniques and approaches.
This module aims to develop individual mastery in personal and interpersonal effectiveness in order to support career entry and development, thereby enabling positive and professional organisational impacts
Managing and Developing Human Resources
This module critically examines selected contemporary theory and practice by investigating local, national and international issues in human resource management (HRM) and human resource development (HRD).
HRM in Organisational Contexts
The aim of the module is to equip students with the knowledge and skills required to interpret and analyse environment(s) in which their organisations operate. This is done by critically examining internal and external environments in global and national contexts.
Research Design and Critical Inquiry
The purpose of the module is to introduce students to research and consultancy approaches to critical inquiry in the areas of human resource management and business.
Resourcing and Talent Management
This module develops critical understanding of resourcing and talent management issues to promote fair and effective decision making in key aspects of human resource management.
Performance Management
This module aims to explore how managers in organisations might optimise individual and collective performance to achieve strategic goals through effective performance management policies and procedures. It also develops skills in the interpretation of financial information to determine organisational performance
Change and Leadership
Essential to organisations today, this module develops a critical appreciation of organisational change and its leadership implications and demands. In doing so, this module considers multiple perspectives of change and leadership ranging from traditional to emerging alternatives.
Employment Law
This module provides a comprehensive and in-depth study of the legal regulation of the employer-employee relationship and the legal framework governing the status and activities of trade unions. It identifies the sources and principles of UK labour law and evaluates major employment protection provisions and the processes by which these are enforced. It includes consideration of the impact of EU Law and the European Convention on Human Rights.
Managing Employee Relations
This module develops a critical appreciation of the management of employment relations and supports learners gain a comprehensive and analytical understanding of employment relations perspectives and debates, both at a national and international level which stem from both theoretical and behavioural competency perspectives.
Human Resource Management Research Project
The Human Resource Management Research Project is an independent investigation of a substantial human resource management or employee relations issue or problem, which demonstrates a critical awareness of management practice, relevant theories and research techniques and approaches.
Assessment
Balance of formative and summative assessment including academic essays, practical skills, unseen examination observation, group presentations and on line questionnaires
Professional Accreditation
The CIPD is the professional body for those involved in the management of people.
Our HRM courses are fully CIPD accredited and have been designed to provide the complete “knowledge bank” for the new requirements of the CIPD, a leading and global HR professional body. CIPD qualifications are ‘recognised by large employers [inside and] outside the UK, as a standard for human resource practice’ (CIPD, 2010). Independent research reveals that individuals with professional qualifications and membership stand to earn £152,000 in additional earnings over a lifetime (see: http://www.cipd.co.uk/subjects/lrnanddev/general/_assccpmo.htm)
Further to the payment of course fees, students are required to take out student membership of the CIPD and the current fee is approximately £227 (January 2011). This fee (which includes a single admissions fee and a membership fee for up to 18 months membership) is subject to increase by the Institute at any time. For more details on fees please visit:http://www.cipd.co.uk/Membership/membershipfees/_default.htm#studying. Information on how to join the CIPD will be given to students in class but students are responsible for the payment of their membership fees directly to the CIPD. All students on our programmes must register as student members of the CIPD.
Benefits of student membership include: access to West of Scotland Branch evening meetings; subscription to the professional HR journal 'People Management’; a discount on CIPD published texts; and, access to all areas of the CIPD website. Further information regarding benefits can be foundhttp://www.cipd.co.uk/qualifications/choose/benefits.htm
Students who successfully complete and pass one of our CIPD accredited programmes, including assignments and skills assessments, will achieve the full “knowledge bank” required for Chartered Membership (MCIPD) of the CIPD. The conditions for upgrading to full chartered membership are broadly that applicants should:- Posses the “knowledge bank” of qualifications, and
- Evidence the variety of relevant work experience and activities required for Chartered Membership.
Industry Placements
A key feature of the programme is the work placement. Students are based in the HR function of an organisation in the public, private or voluntary sector. The placement is an integral part of the learning process where the student has the experience of studying, appraising and evaluating a particular human resource management issue. It provides a suitable means of both assessing the student's analytical skills and promoting a realistic view of organisations and their human resource management problems. For the student the placement provides a valuable way of gaining some experience to discuss at interviews and demonstrate to potential employers that they have hands on experience and skills developed in a real environment. The organisation also benefits as a significant issue is investigated and they gain a report of value to them.
Career Opportunities
This programme is designed for students who would like to pursue a career in Human Resource Management (HRM) and require a qualification which will assist them to gain entry at a professional level. The programme provides a recognised qualification (CIPD accredited) that will facilitate the career development of the student as an HR practitioner. This programme prepares graduates for a variety of both specialist and generalist roles in HR and line management in people intensive environments.
Graduates in recent years have enjoyed a high rate of success in gaining professional employment in a diverse range of sectors with companies such as GlaxoSmithKline, ScottishPower and Sky BSB. Graduates of the part-time programme have gone on to develop new careers through internal and external promotion.
Graduates in recent years have enjoyed a high rate of success in gaining professional employment in a diverse range of sectors with companies such as GlaxoSmithKline, ScottishPower and Sky BSB. Graduates of the part-time programme have gone on to develop new careers through internal and external promotion.
Scholarships & Funding
UK/EU Students:
Students who have accepted a postgraduate place on this course can apply directly to the Students Awards Agency for Scotland (SAAS) for a loan to cover up to £3,400 towards their tuition fees. The application form will be available to download from the SAAS website (www.saas.gov.uk) from April 2012.
All Students:
Find out about scholarships and funding opportunities at: http://www.gcu.ac.uk/gsbs/study/scholarships/
Students who have accepted a postgraduate place on this course can apply directly to the Students Awards Agency for Scotland (SAAS) for a loan to cover up to £3,400 towards their tuition fees. The application form will be available to download from the SAAS website (www.saas.gov.uk) from April 2012.
All Students:
Find out about scholarships and funding opportunities at: http://www.gcu.ac.uk/gsbs/study/scholarships/
Programme Contacts
Academic Questions - Full-time programme
Irene Mains
T: + 44 (0)141 331 8075
Academic Questions - Part-time programme
Orla McVicar
T: +44 (0)141 331 8974
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