Course Overview - Human Resource Management PgDip
Overview
If youre already working in Human Resources and have ambitious plans for your career, an MSc or PgDip Human Resource Management qualification can give you the skills, knowledge and postgraduate qualification you need to get ahead.
On this course, youll develop your existing HR skills and knowledge, and grow your leadership and management skills too. Youll put the theory you learn into practice, and when you graduate, youll have met the requirements for CIPD HR Professional Map at Advanced Level 7.
Whats more, your MSc or PgDip can help you move up the ...
Overview<br/>If youre already working in Human Resources and have ambitious plans for your career, an MSc or PgDip Human Resource Management qualification can give you the skills, knowledge and postgraduate qualification you need to get ahead.<br/><br/>On this course, youll develop your existing HR skills and knowledge, and grow your leadership and management skills too. Youll put the theory you learn into practice, and when you graduate, youll have met the requirements for CIPD HR Professional Map at Advanced Level 7.<br/><br/>Whats more, your MSc or PgDip can help you move up the ladder in your current workplace, and open doors to exciting new roles elsewhere. And youll have transferrable skills too, so you can explore careers in recruitment or business development.<br/><br/>What youll experience<br/>On this course youll:<br/><br/>Get to grips with the key themes in HR management, covering leadership and management skills, talent management, and employment relationships<br/>Complete a work placement in an HR environment, where youll get valuable experience and put theory into practice<br/>Learn though lectures, case studies, group work and skills development workshops, where youll contribute to managerial and HR-based activities<br/>MSc students will complete an investigative business project, which will determine whether you graduate with an MSc Human Resource Management or an MSc Human Resource Development<br/>Benefit from our flexible approach to learning, with web, email and phone access to many of our facilities<br/>Engage with HRM specialists and legal professionals<br/>Work experience and career planning<br/>Well help you to identify internships, voluntary roles and opportunities that will complement your studies.<br/><br/>When you finish the course, our Careers and Employability service can help you find a job that puts your HR skills to work.<br/><br/>After you leave the University, you can get help, advice and support for up to 5 years from our Careers and Employability service as you advance in your career.<br/><br/>Careers and opportunities<br/>Were an Approved Centre for the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), so youll graduate from this course with an approved qualification which meets the requirements of the CIPD HR Professional Map at Advanced Level 7. Youll also be eligible for Associate membership of the CIPD, and depending on your previous experience, you could meet the criteria for Chartered Membership.<br/><br/>Youll also have strong people management and HR-specific skills, youll be able to reflect on your practice, and be ready to make an active contribution to business performance.<br/><br/>Career opportunities include:<br/><br/>Business development and consultancy<br/>Management<br/>Recruitment<br/>Personnel<br/>Human resources<br/>Training<br/>Benefits analyst<br/>Human resource officer<br/>Human resource systems manager<br/>Personnel adviser<br/>Recruitment consultant<br/>Training and development coordinator<br/>Well provide you with as much support as possible in finding employment through close industrial contacts, careers events, recruitment fairs and individual advice.