Human Resources Management (HRM) MSc – funding options available
This top-up course allows you to develop advanced research skills into HRM issues, gaining a master’s level qualification in nine months. As a qualified HR professional and already holding a postgraduate diploma in Human Resource Management, you will learn how to undertake research in HRM and write a dissertation that can persuade key stakeholders to change or adopt a particular policy and practice.
You will investigate a real HR issue that has relevance to your organisation and demonstrates that your methodologies are valid and robust, and will add value to your organisation. You will graduate with a deeper knowledge and understanding of your chosen research topic as well as solid research and communication skills preparing you for a range of senior professional HR positions.
Key features
- Learn from tutors who have close relationships with the CIPD, expertise gained from industry experience, together with strong research in key areas of HRM including diversity management, international HRM and talent and reward management
- Collaborate with other HR practitioners from a wide range of local, national and international organisations and attend networking events provided by the local CIPD branch
Careers
Studying this course can lead to careers in:
- strategic architect
- expert HR roles in researching specialist fields
- director positions
- consultancy positions
- consultancy roles within organisations concerned with public policy matters
Why study Business at Beds?
- You’ll benefit from our excellent facilities including modern, comfortable classroom spaces and our Reuters Finance Room.
- Our approach to business education is global, with a nuanced understanding of international practice embedded in our curriculum. You benefit from our international academic team as well as our world-wide network of partners.
- We believe in research-driven innovation. So our Business and Management Research Institute (BMRI) is committed to research into real-world industry issues, keeping you at the cutting edge of trends and practice.
- Want a bit of the big-city buzz at an affordable cost? Well, London is just a short train journey from Luton and Bedford. Our Luton campus is also conveniently located close to Luton Airport, where you can take advantage of cheap international flights to many destinations in Europe and beyond!