Human Resource Management MSc

As part of this course, you’ll:<br/>• Learn how to perform effectively as a people management practitioner across a range of diverse business environments and sectors<br/>• Develop your knowledge and understanding of strategic people management, managerial and business practices in both internal and external business contexts<br/>• Critically evaluate and then apply theory and techniques to a range of complex issues, problems, and situations<br/>• Practise making ethical and informed quantitative and qualitative professional judgements<br/>• Develop creativity and transferable skills to use in organisational and professional settings with awareness of inclusivity, sensitivity to equality, diversity, and culture<br/>Follow Leeds Business Schools Twitter account for news and updates on this subject area.<br/><br/>Professional recognition<br/>We are a Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) Accredited Programme Provider. When you graduate from this course, you can become a CIPD Associate Member and use the designation Assoc CIPD. You may also be eligible to become a CIPD Chartered Member or CIPD Chartered Fellow, depending on your experience.<br/><br/>You’ll enhance your academic capabilities and management aspirations as you study for a master’s degree. On completion, you’ll be prepared to commence or further your career in human resource management.<br/><br/>Research-led teaching<br/>Our teaching is informed by research and professional practice, and guest speakers will provide specialist input on your modules. Using genuine case examples, you’ll critically analyse differing approaches to strategic people management. Your dissertation project will enable you to focus on policy and practice within a professional context, with the aim of adding to established research in this field.<br/><br/>The academic community<br/>You’ll join a diverse and inclusive close-knit community of students and academics. We work communally and you’ll have individual support from our course team. <br/><br/>Employability<br/>Your learning will have a strong focus on employability. Our mentoring scheme offers the opportunity to receive support and advice from an experienced practitioner. In addition, you’ll be encouraged to attend academic conferences, CIPD conferences and events, and the Leeds Business School Guest Lecture programme.