MSc Human Resource Management

Course detail

Start Date

January,September

Duration

1 year (full-time), 2 years (part-time)

Award Title

MSc

UCAS Code

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Programme Overview

This programme offers a blend of knowledge, analytical and practical skills. This blend is vital for effective management of people in the challenging context of today’s public and private sector organisations.

Upon graduation, you'll be in a position to effectively make decisions and advise on a wide range of influences on business and HR strategies. You’ll develop the ability to supply accurate and timely advice about UK legislation, helping shape improvements to organisational and individual performance. There's an opportunity to study and be able to implement HRM policies and practices that take into account influences from different stakeholders and institutional forces relevant to the dealing with people’s contributions and rewards within organisations.

This programme will:

Develop your knowledge and understanding of contemporary HRM as a strategic management function in public and private sector organisations.
Build on your critical understanding of the complexities of managing employment relationships in the modern business environment.
Enable you to become an HR manager who’ll have an influence on organisational performance and change.
Give you the opportunity to study and learn intellectual abilities and strength in a multicultural and stimulating academic environment.

This programme is designed for people who, on the basis of their first degree and/or work experience in people management, wish to acquire further study of more contemporary and in depth HRM knowledge. The skills and competencies you’ll pick up throughout your studies are required for domestic and international organisations, and in the public and private sectors.

There will be opportunities to work with local organisations, giving you the chance to further understand the nature of your intended profession.

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Applicants should have:

An undergraduate degree (2:2 or better). A good understanding of people, e.g., psychology, sociology, business, is an advantage.

We accept a wide range of qualifications from applicants from across the world. Please select the country of your qualification from the searchable list below to view entry requirements. If you have different qualifications to those listed, please contact us using the form below.

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Academic Requirements

Applicants will typically require a minimum Diplomë e Nivelit të Pare/Bachelor degree score of 7.5. A good understanding of people - e.g., psychology, sociology, business - is recommended.

Applicants will typically require a minimum Specialist/Bachelor degree score of 70% or 3.0. A good understanding of people - e.g., psychology, sociology, business - is recommended.

Applicants will typically require a minimum Bachelor degree / Fachhochschuldiplom / Diplom (FH) score of 3.0 on the 5-point scale. A good understanding of people - e.g., psychology, sociology, business - is recommended.

Applicants will typically require a minimum Bakalavr/Diplomu score of 70%. A good understanding of people - e.g., psychology, sociology, business - is recommended.

Applicants will typically require a Master's degree at 60% (following a three or four year degree in a relevant subject at 60%). Applicants will also be required to have undertaken Independent Research. A good understanding of people - e.g., psychology, sociology, business - is recommended.

Applicants will typically require a Specialist degree or Master's degree with a minimum score of 7. A good understanding of people - e.g., psychology, sociology, business - is recommended.

Applicants will typically require a Licentiaat / Licencié with a minimum score of 12 or 60%. A good understanding of people - e.g., psychology, sociology, business - is recommended.

Applicants will typically require a minimum Licenciado/Título score of 65%. A good understanding of people - e.g., psychology, sociology, business - is recommended.

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor's degree (5-6 years) with a minimum score of 70%, or a Master's degree with a minimum score of 60%. A good understanding of people - e.g., psychology, sociology, business - is recommended.

Applicants will typically require a Título de Licenciado/a or a Título/Título de Bacharel with a mimimum score of 65%. A good understanding of people - e.g., psychology, sociology, business - is recommended.

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor degree with a minimum score of 4.0 (out of 6). A good understanding of people - e.g., psychology, sociology, business - is recommended.

Applicants will typically require a Master's degree with a minimum score of C+, 65% or 2.5 (on a 4-point scale). A good understanding of people - e.g., psychology, sociology, business - is recommended.

Applicants wil typically require one of: a 4-year Bachelor Degree/Licence; Diplome d’Etudues Supérieures de Commerce; Diplôme d'Ingénieur; Maîtrise / Master sans thèse; with a minimum score of 11, or a GPA of 2.7 (on a 4-point scale). A good understanding of people - e.g., psychology, sociology, business - is recommended.

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor degree/Baccalauréat with a minimum score of 2.5 (4-point scale), 62% or C+ average. A good understanding of people - e.g., psychology, sociology, business - is recommended.

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor's degree with a minimum 70%.

Applicants will typically require a Licenciado/Título/Maestro with a minimum GPA of 3.0. A good understanding of people - e.g., psychology, sociology, business - is recommended.

Applicants will typically require a Baccalaureus / Baccalaurea or Diploma - Visoko obrazovanje (4- 6 years) with a minimum GPA of 3.0. A good understanding of people - e.g., psychology, sociology, business - is recommended.

Applicants will typically require a Título de Licenciado/ Arquitecto/ Doctor/Ingeniero/Máster with a minimum GPA of 3.5. A good understanding of people - e.g., psychology, sociology, business - is recommended.

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor's degree with a minimum score of 6.0. A good understanding of people - e.g., psychology, sociology, business - is recommended.

Applicants will typically require a Bakalář degree with a minimum score of 2.0. A good understanding of people - e.g., psychology, sociology, business - is recommended.

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor degree / Candidatus Philosophiae / Professionsbachelor with a minimum score of 7. A good understanding of people - e.g., psychology, sociology, business - is recommended.

Applicants will typically require a Título de Licenciado or Título with a minimum score of 70%. A good understanding of people - e.g., psychology, sociology, business - is recommended.

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor degree (from a university) with a minimum GPA of 65%. A good understanding of people - e.g., psychology, sociology, business - is recommended.

Applicants will typically require a Licenciado, Título or Título de Maestro/Maestria with a minimum score of 6.5. A good understanding of people - e.g., psychology, sociology, business - is recommended.

Applicants will typically require a Bakalaurusekraad (Bachelor degree) or Rakenduskõrgharidusõppe Diplom (Professional Higher Education Diploma) with a minimum score of 3. A good understanding of people - e.g., psychology, sociology, business - is recommended.

Applicants from an Ethiopian university will typically require a Master's degree with a minimum score of 2.75. A good understanding of people - e.g., psychology, sociology, business - is recommended.

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor degree / Kandidaatti / Kandidat with a minimum score of 1 (4-point scale) or 2.5 (5-point scale). A good understanding of people - e.g., psychology, sociology, business - is recommended.

Applicants will typically require a Diplôme d'Ingénieur / Licence / Grade de Licence / Licence Professionnelle / Grade de Licence Professionnelle with a minimum score of 12. A good understanding of people - e.g., psychology, sociology, business - is recommended.

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor degree or Specialist degree with a minimum score of 70%. A good understanding of people - e.g., psychology, sociology, business - is recommended.

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor or Fachhochschuldiplom / Diplom (FH) with a score of 3.5. A good understanding of people - e.g., psychology, sociology, business - is recommended.

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor degree with a minimum GPA of 2.5 (4-point scale), or 50%. A good understanding of people - e.g., psychology, sociology, business - is recommended.

Applicants will typically require a Ptychio (AEA or TEI) degree with a minimum GPA of 6.0. A good understanding of people - e.g., psychology, sociology, business - is recommended.

Applicants will typically require a Graduate Diploma or Master’s degree with a minimum GPA of 3.0 (4-point scale). A good understanding of people - e.g., psychology, sociology, business - is recommended.

Applicants will typically require an Alapfokozat (Bachelor degree) or Egyetemi Oklevél (University Diploma) with a minimum GPA of 3.0. A good understanding of people - e.g., psychology, sociology, business - is recommended.

Applicants will typically require a Baccalaureus / Bakkalárpróf with a minimum GPA of 6.0. A good understanding of people - e.g., psychology, sociology, business - is recommended.

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor of Arts / Science / Commerce / Professional Subject with a minimum GPA of 2.9 (4-point scale) or 55-65%. Applicants will also be required to have undertaken Independent Research.

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor Degree Sarjana I (S1) with a minimum GPA of 2.5. A good understanding of people - e.g., psychology, sociology, business - is recommended.

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor Degree with a minimum score of 13. A good understanding of people - e.g., psychology, sociology, business - is recommended.

Applicants will typically require a Master's degree with a minimum GPA of 65%. A good understanding of people - e.g., psychology, sociology, business - is recommended.

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor's degree with a minimum score of a 2.2. A good understanding of people - e.g., psychology, sociology, business - is recommended.

Applicants will typically require a Diploma Accademico di Primo Livello, Diploma de Mediatore Linguistico, Laurea, or Licenza de Accademia de Belle Arti with a minimum score of 94. A good understanding of people - e.g., psychology, sociology, business - is recommended.

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor degree with a minimum GPA of 55%, 2.0, or grade C. A good understanding of people - e.g., psychology, sociology, business - is recommended.

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor degree or Advanced Diploma with a minimum GPA of 60% or 2.2 (4-point scale). A good understanding of people - e.g., psychology, sociology, business - is recommended.

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor degree with a minimum GPA of 65% or 2.5 (4-point scale). A good understanding of people - e.g., psychology, sociology, business - is recommended.

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor degree/ Bakalavr or Specialist Diploma with a minimum GPA of 70%, 2.3 (4-point scale), or 3.6 (5-point scale). A good understanding of people - e.g., psychology, sociology, business - is recommended.

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor degree with a minimum GPA percentage of 50%. A good understanding of people - e.g., psychology, sociology, business - is recommended.

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor degree with a minimum GPA of 2.6. A good understanding of people - e.g., psychology, sociology, business - is recommended.

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor degree or Specialist Diploma with a minimum GPA of 3.6 (5-point scale). A good understanding of people - e.g., psychology, sociology, business - is recommended.

Applicants will typically require a Bakalaura Diploms with a minimum score of 6. A good understanding of people - e.g., psychology, sociology, business - is recommended.

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor degree/Licence with a minimum GPA of 2.8 (4-point scale), score of 12 (French 20-point scale), or 70%. A good understanding of people - e.g., psychology, sociology, business - is recommended.

Applicants will typically require a Bakalauro Diplomas with a minimum overall score of 7. A good understanding of people - e.g., psychology, sociology, business - is recommended.

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor (Honours) degree with a minimum overall score of 14.

Applicants will typically be require a Master's degree with a minimum GPA of 2.4 (4-point scale), 4.5 (6-point scale) or 50%.

Applicants with a professional Bachelor's degree may be considered, though this must be in a related subject area. A good understanding of people - e.g., psychology, sociology, business - is recommended.

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor degree with a minimum GPA of 2.5. A good understanding of people - e.g., psychology, sociology, business - is recommended.

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor (Honours) degree with a minimum score of 55% (lower second classification). A good understanding of people - e.g., psychology, sociology, business - is recommended.

Applicants will typically require a Título de Licenciado/Titulo or Grado/Título de Maestro/Maestría with a minimum GPA of 7.5. A good understanding of people - e.g., psychology, sociology, business - is recommended.

Applicants will typically require a Diploma de Licenta (Bachelor degree) or Diploma de Magistru (Master's degree) with a minimum score of 8.0. A good understanding of people - e.g., psychology, sociology, business - is recommended.

Applicants will typically require a Grau de Licenciado/a with a minimum score of 14, or Grau de Maestre with a minimum score of 12. A good understanding of people - e.g., psychology, sociology, business - is recommended.

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor Honours degree / Professional Bachelor degree (competed after 2009) or Master's degree with a minimum score of 60% or grade C. A good understanding of people - e.g., psychology, sociology, business - is recommended.

Applicants will typically require a 4 year Bachelor's degree with a minimum score of 70%, or Master's degree with a minimum score of 60%. A good understanding of people - e.g., psychology, sociology, business - is recommended.

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor degree with a minimum grade of 6. A good understanding of people - e.g., psychology, sociology, business - is recommended.

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor's degree with a minimum GPA of 2.5 or 50%. A good understanding of people - e.g., psychology, sociology, business - is recommended.

Applicants will typically require a Bachelorgrad (Bachelor degree) or a Candidatus/a Magisterii with a minimum overall grade C. A good understanding of people - e.g., psychology, sociology, business - is recommended.

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor's degree with a minimum GPA of 2.3. A good understanding of people - e.g., psychology, sociology, business - is recommended.

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor's degree (4-5 years) with a minimum GPA of 2.6 or 60%. A good understanding of people - e.g., psychology, sociology, business - is recommended.

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor's degree with a minimum GPA of 2.0 or 70%. A good understanding of people - e.g., psychology, sociology, business - is recommended.

Applicants will typically require a Grado Académico de Bachiller or Título de Licenciado / Título (Profesional) with a minimum score of 12. A good understanding of people - e.g., psychology, sociology, business - is recommended.

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor's degree from a well-ranked university with a minimum GPA of 2.0 (5-point scale), 2.5 (4-point scale), or 82%. A good understanding of people - e.g., psychology, sociology, business - is recommended.

Applicants will typically require a Licencjat / Inżynier with a minimum score of 4. A good understanding of people - e.g., psychology, sociology, business - is recommended.

Applicants will typically require a Licenciado with a minimum score of 14. A good understanding of people - e.g., psychology, sociology, business - is recommended.

Applicants will typically require a Diplomă de Licenţă (Bachelor degree) with a minimum score of 7. A good understanding of people - e.g., psychology, sociology, business - is recommended.

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor degree (Honours) with a minimum score of 12/20 or 60%. A good understanding of people - e.g., psychology, sociology, business - is recommended.

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor's degree with a minimum GPA of 2.75 (4-point scale), 3.25 (5-point scale), or 73%. A good understanding of people - e.g., psychology, sociology, business - is recommended.

Applicants will typically require a Diplomirani (Bachelor's degree) with a minimum GPA of 7. A good understanding of people - e.g., psychology, sociology, business - is recommended.

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor (Honours) degree with a minimum GPA of 2.7 (4-point scale) or 3.5 (5-point scale). A good understanding of people - e.g., psychology, sociology, business - is recommended.

Applicants will typically require a Bakalár (Bachelor's degree) with a minimum GPA of 2.0 (4-point scale) or 72%. A good understanding of people - e.g., psychology, sociology, business - is recommended.

Applicants will typically require a Diploma o pridobljeni univerzitetni izobrazbi (University Degree) with a minimum GPA of 7.0. A good understanding of people - e.g., psychology, sociology, business - is recommended.

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor (Honours) degree or Professional Bachelor degree with a minimum score of 60%. A good understanding of people - e.g., psychology, sociology, business - is recommended.

Applicants will typically require a Título Universitario Oficial de Graduado / Título Universitario Oficial de Licenciado with a minimum GPA of 6.0 (10-point scale). A good understanding of people - e.g., psychology, sociology, business - is recommended.

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor's degree (Special or Honours) at 2:1 classification or 3.3 GPA minimum in essential subject. Applicants will also be required to have undertaken Independent Research. A good understanding of people - e.g., psychology, sociology, business - is recommended.

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor (Honours) degree with a minimum score of 60%. A good understanding of people - e.g., psychology, sociology, business - is recommended.

Applicants will typically require a good Bachelor's degree / Kandidatexamen / Yrkesexamen with a majority of credits at G. A good understanding of people - e.g., psychology, sociology, business - is recommended.

Applicants will typically require a Diploma/Bachelor's degree with a minimum GPA of 4.0 (6-point scale), 6.0 (10-point scale), or 3.0 (reverse 5-point scale). A good understanding of people - e.g., psychology, sociology, business - is recommended.

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor's degree with a minimum GPA of 60-70%. A good understanding of people - e.g., psychology, sociology, business - is recommended.

Applicants will typically require a Specialist Diploma or Master's degree with a minimum GPA of 3.8. A good understanding of people - e.g., psychology, sociology, business - is recommended.

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor's degree with a minimum GPA of 50%. A good understanding of people - e.g., psychology, sociology, business - is recommended.

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor's degree with a minimum GPA of 2.6. A good understanding of people - e.g., psychology, sociology, business - is recommended.

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor's degree with a minimum GPA of 2.5 (4-point scale) or 65%. A good understanding of people - e.g., psychology, sociology, business - is recommended.

Applicants will typically require a Yokary bilim Hakynda Sahadatnama (Diploma of HE) with a minimum GPA of 4.0 (5-point scale). A good understanding of people - e.g., psychology, sociology, business - is recommended.

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor's degree with a minimum GPA of 3.0. A good understanding of people - e.g., psychology, sociology, business - is recommended.

Applicants will typically require a Specialist degree or Master's degree with a minimum GPA of 2.5 (4-point scale) or 4.0 (5-point scale). A good understanding of people - e.g., psychology, sociology, business - is recommended.

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor's degree with a minimum GPA of 2.6. A good understanding of people - e.g., psychology, sociology, business - is recommended.

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor's degree with a minimum GPA of 2.7. A good understanding of people - e.g., psychology, sociology, business - is recommended.

Applicants will typically require a Diplomi (Specialist Diploma) with a minimum GPA of 70%. A good understanding of people - e.g., psychology, sociology, business - is recommended.

Applicants will typically require a Master's degree with a minimum GPA of 56%, or grade C+. A good understanding of people - e.g., psychology, sociology, business - is recommended.

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor Honours degree with a minimum GPA of 60%. A good understanding of people - e.g., psychology, sociology, business - is recommended.

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How the Course Works

Learning and Assessment

MSc Human Resource Management is a very practice-oriented subject, and this is reflected in the way you'll be taught and assessed. Theory will of course be explored, but it’s in the application of this theory that you’ll learn how to address the challenges faced in managing people and organisations.

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On Graduating from the Programme, You Will Know How To:

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Critically evaluate contemporary HR policies and practices in different business, industry and organisational contexts.
Initiate, promote and implement organisational change and development policies.
Develop effective evidence-based practices and policies designed to support strategic objectives and effective human capital building, deployment and reconfiguration.
Demonstrate effective communication and negotiation skills relevant to contemporary HR practice.
Use effectively business research skills to address HR issues and practice aiming at organisational impact.
Undertake an autonomous research project where they can identify and justify a research question/s, design and implement a suitable research methodology, analyse data, discuss results and make suitable recommendations.

Assessment

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In addition to traditional methods of assessment, including exams, class tests and reesearch projects, you’ll be assessed using a number methods, designed to give insight into best practices in the world of work. These include portfolio work, case study analysis, presentations (individual and group) and report writing.

There will also be 'authentic' assessments that replicate the type of work you would be expected to undertake as an HR professional. This includes self-reflection and activities such as designing and running a staff development event. The aim of the assessment strategy is not only to test your personal knowledge of the course, but also help you to learn through practice.

Modules

Year 1

International HRM (BMT501)

This module provides an in-depth understanding of the theoretical underpinnings and the practical implications of international approaches, models and regulations of managing people in a global context. Through this module you will examine the different models of international human resource management, the major employment policies of multinational companies and the problems that arise when operating in different countries.

Leadership in a Changing Environment (MBA502)

This module aims to equip you with an understanding of the complex nature of leading and managing people when implementing and evaluating change in organisations. The relationship between task, people and technology will be analysed in the context of organizational change. Factors that necessitate change and the main indicators of change are critically analysed. Different approaches to leadership are examined as are alternative models of organisational change.

Employee Relations and Engagement (BMT308)

Overview of employee relations theory, practice and processes that build knowledge and skills typically expected in HR and employee management professionals need. Module content: The changing nature of employee relations; Employee relations in context; The employment relationship; Employee engagement; Employee relations and engagement.

HRM in a Business Context (BMT522)

An understanding of the principal internal and external contexts of contemporary organisations within which managers, HR professionals and workers interact in conditions of environmental turbulence, change and uncertainty. Module content includes: the nature of HRM and organisational behaviour; employee resourcing; performance management; employee development; employee relations; rewards and remuneration.

Human Behaviour at Work (BMT525)

An examination of the interplay between social, psychological and structural factors within organisations and the impact of these factors on human behaviour in work contexts.

Business Research Methods (MBA514)

This module is designed to introduce postgraduate students to business research methods and statistical analysis. Theoretical, historical and statistical concepts are taught in lectures with hands on practical lab sessions using quantitative or/and qualitative techniques that allow students to put theory into practice.

Managing and Building Human Capital (BMT526)

Provides an understanding and critical awareness of contemporary perspectives on the effective management and development of human capital. Module content includes: the human capital context; managing human capital; developing human capital for effective organisational and individual performance.

Research Project (BMT527) (BMT527)

The MSc research project is a research-based enquiry into a management issue or issues with the aim of finding a solution to a problem or problems and/or identifying, explaining and analysing elements of good or bad practice in the management of human resources.

Information for International Applicants

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Fees & funding

The course fees you'll pay and the funding available to you depends on factors such as your nationality, location, personal circumstances and the course you are studying. Visit the links below and scroll down to find the Postgraduate section.

More information

Find out about grants, bursaries, maintenance loans and living costs in our postgraduate taught fees and funding section.

Scholarships

The scholarships below are open to international students and those applying from England, Wales and Northern Ireland with a 2.1 or above for a postgraduate course.

Abertay Postgraduate Taught rUK Scholarship

This £1,000 award is open to all prospective new postgraduate students from England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

International Postgraduate Abertay Scholarships

This £3,000 award is open to all prospective new international postgraduate students at Abertay University.

Graduate School

Our Graduate School is a dedicated facility located at the heart of the University, providing support, training and professional development opportunities to our vibrant postgraduate community and researchers.

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Join us as a Postgraduate

When you join us as a postgraduate student or researcher, you’ll join a community of creative like-minded scholars. You will be working in our dedicated study and social spaces – a forum in which you can meet, work and learn with other researchers and postgraduates from across the University.

You’ll benefit from training and professional development opportunities, as well as support with funding applications, placement opportunities, teaching support, public engagement and outreach activity.

Explore our Dundee Campus

Abertay is conveniently located on a city centre campus, with all of its buildings within a quarter of a mile of each other. Shops, recreational facilities and the main bus and train stations are a short walk away.

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Why Abertay?

We're proud of our students and graduates, and we believe there's no better place to study if you're looking for a degree that helps you stand out as an exceptional candidate in an increasingly competitive job market.

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Living in Dundee

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