Human Resource Management MSc

On this course, you’ll learn about the key issues in human resource management (HRM). You’ll gain knowledge in employment relations, workplace behaviours and the practice of good people-management. You’ll explore:<br/><br/><br/>- internal and external factors that give shape to complex HR ideas and practices. This includes firm strategy, market dynamics, national and supranational governance, demographic and technological trends, and political-ideological contexts<br/><br/><br/>- HR issues from the perspective of the strategy of an individual firm, and the external context of labour markets, employment relations and employment trends<br/><br/><br/>- assessing and improving employee engagement, and evaluating the effectiveness of employee-engagement strategies<br/><br/><br/>- financial and managerial aspects including turnover assessment, recruitment, retention, retirement, redundancy, dismissal, succession planning and talent management<br/><br/><br/>- the interplay between firm-level management practices and employee experiences including motivation, engagement, identity-formation, negotiation, participation and representation.<br/><br/><br/>You’ll learn from nationally and internationally recognised scholars in a wide range of HRM areas. You’ll have the opportunity to take part in activities including CIPD conferences, employer visits and practitioner seminars.<br/><br/>**Accreditation**<br/>You’ll join the EQUIS and AMBA-accredited University of Sussex Business School. <br/><br/><br/>- Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD). <br/><br/><br/>**About the University of Sussex Business School**<br/><br/>Our work draws on management, economics, science, technology and innovation studies, to make an impact on the future of people and institutions the world over. We study the issues that matter, in order to transform our world and your future. Our expertise puts you at the forefront of our research, helping you make an impact on policy, practice and people.<br/><br/>Social responsibility and sustainability are important to us. We incorporate the seven Principles for Responsible Management into our teaching and research.<br/><br/>**Location**<br/><br/>Study on our beautiful green campus on the edge of the South Downs National Park and just minutes from the vibrant seaside city of Brighton & Hove. We’re near to Gatwick airport and just over an hour from London.