Human Resource Management Master of Science - MSc (UG)

Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), this course will allow you to develop an expert understanding of the role human resource management plays in contemporary modern organisations. You will learn about issues such as recruitment and retention, pay and remuneration, management styles and practice, corporate social responsibility and diversity, performance management and wellbeing.

Course description\
Why study this course?

* Triple Crown accredited\
Sheffield University Management School is accredited by AMBA, EQUIS and AACSB. Our programme is also fully accredited by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), ensuring your education meets the highest industry standards and fast-tracking your professional membership.

* Company visits\
Connect academic theory with real world practice through exclusive company visits, where you can see first hand how organisations in Sheffield manage their employees effectively. Through these visits, as well as networking events, guest lectures and industry-led workshops, you’ll build a network with leading industry experts and HR professionals.

* Dedicated employability team\
Based in the school, they support you to get placements and internships, work with industry to ensure you develop the most in-demand skills and support you with career planning, including CV workshops. You’ll also enhance your employability with a curriculum specifically designed to develop leadership, analytical and strategic decision-making skills. 

* Forward-thinking curriculum embedded with the UN's Decent Work principles\
You'll develop the strategic skills to tackle contemporary HR complexities by promoting fair employment, employee wellbeing, equality, and sustainable workplace practices.

By undertaking our CIPD-accredited MSc in Human Resource Management (HRM), you'll develop a detailed and thorough understanding of the role human resources play in modern organisations in the private, public and third sectors.

You will be taught by world-class researchers from across the Management School and will learn about a diverse range of topics, including pay, performance management, recruitment and retention, strategic management, skills and workforce development, worker voice and representation, and international human resource management.

You'll also learn about how to conduct research, which involves designing a research project, obtaining ethical approval, undertaking qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis, and applying theoretical knowledge to empirical data.   

The final element of the HRM MSc is the authoring of a substantive piece of independent research in the form of either a dissertation or a company project. The latter involves working with an organisation such as a private company, a public organisation or a charity to produce a piece of research in conjunction with them. Throughout your dissertation/company project, you will receive personalised supervision from an academic who will offer guidance on your project.

Upon graduation, you'll be equipped with the necessary knowledge and experience to succeed and flourish in human resources management, both in the UK and internationally.

Accreditation

The Management School is Triple Crown accredited by AMBA, EQUIS and AACSB.

This course is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development.

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