Human Resource Management MA

Course Summary

• Type: MA
• Location: London, UK
• Duration: 1 year
• Deadline: September

Course Description

Kingston Business School is a Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) Approved Centre.

Whether you are starting a career in human resource management (HRM) or are already working in the field and would like to progress at a professional level, this Human Resource Management MA can help you to achieve your career goals.

It is designed to provide you with a foundation of knowledge and practical skills as well as an understanding of the role of the HR profession, relevant to the strategic objectives of  an organisation, as well as to the wider environment in which it operates. Successful completion of the course leads to associate membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).

After an induction programme introducing you to the Business School and the expectations and ethos of the course, you will go on to evaluate the external influences on organisations, such as European developments, employment law, ethical issues and social responsibility. You will look at:

• the varying approaches to labour regulations and standards across the globe;
• human behaviour in organisations and how organisational and management performance can be enhanced through effective HRM;
• strategic HRM and varying approaches adopted by companies;
• learning and development processes; and
• the major types of employee relations management.

You will also develop a knowledge of resourcing issues and techniques.