Location:

London, United Kingdom

Program Type:

Full Degree

Degree Level:

Graduate Certificate

Specialty:

Human Resources Management

Program Overview

Program Description:

This flagship CIPD-accredited course is designed to meet the needs of those wanting a career in HR as well as busy professionals already working in the field. Available full or part-time and taught by some of the UK’s top human resources management (HRM) academics and practitioner academics, this course provides an excellent opportunity to study a wide range of HRM topics. During the course you will be introduced to the tools and techniques of HRM within the UK context, with the option to explore specialist areas of study that reflect the expertise within the HRM department and beyond. The MA finishes with a dissertation. The whole course is accredited to the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) standards. The CIPD is the UK's foremost professional body for human resources, industrial relations and organisational development fields. When you start this course you will be able to join the CIPD as a Student Member (subject to the joining fees) and will have full access to the CIPD website. On completion of the course you will be upgraded to Associate Member. Students with sufficient experience may be eligib;e to apply for full membership. Pathways In addition to the general masters course, you can specialise further by studying modules that allow you to graduate with a named exit award in one of the following: Human Resource Management (Human Resource Development) Human Resource Management (Employment Law) Human Resource Management (Employment Relations) Delivery modes We offer a range of modes of delivery. Compulsory modules are taught during weekdays and in the evening. You will normally not need to take more than one afternoon a week off work if you are taking the course part-time. There is a requirement to attend residential course for both full-time and part-time and this is included in the fees. One of the best environments in the UK for human resource management education -We have one of the UK’s largest and most respected HRM departments -We have one of the UK’s top research profiles in the discipline, with staff including six professors, six associate professors and four visiting professors -Award-winning students -We offer specialist optional modules unique to Middlesex that allow you to select a themed pathway through the degree -Middlesex is the most popular UK University for international students to study HRM according to British Council statistics

Additional Program Information

Accreditation:

This course has been developed in consultation with the CIPD and has been accredited to the CIPD's rigorous standards.When you start this course you will be able to join the CIPD as a Student Member (subject to the joining fees) and will have full access to the CIPD website. On completion of the course you will be upgraded to Associate Member. Students with sufficient experience may be eligib;e to apply for full membership.The CIPD is the world’s largest chartered HR and development professional membership body for those involved in the management and development of people. A CIPD qualification supports you in advancing your HR career. It brings you closer to achieving a professional level of CIPD membership, which is highly valued by employers, and considered as the benchmark for best practice in HR.

Financial Aid:

Yes

Requirements:

For the MA Human Resource Management we normally require a second class honours degree or above, or an overseas equivalent qualification. Your first degree doesn't have to be in business. Applicants without a degree who have practical experience in personnel work will also be considered, but you will need to demonstrate your ability on the basis on courses already attended, references supplied, a 2,000 word essay and an interview. Part-time students should be currently employed or have past experience in posts with significant personnel-related responsibilities.