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University of Bedfordshire: Human Resource Management
| Institution | University of Bedfordshire |
|---|---|
| Department | Department of Law and Finance |
| Web | http://www.beds.ac.uk |
| admission@beds.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 0300 3300 073 |
| Study type | Taught |
MSc
Summary
This top-up course allows you to develop advanced research skills into HRM issues, gaining a master’s level qualification in nine months.
As a qualified HR professional and already holding a postgraduate diploma in Human Resource Management, you will learn how to undertake research in HRM and write a dissertation that can persuade key stakeholders to change or adopt a particular policy and practice.
You will investigate a real HR issue that has relevance to your organisation and demonstrates that your methodologies are valid and robust, and will add value to your organisation.
You will graduate with a deeper knowledge and understanding of your chosen research topic as well as solid research and communication skills preparing you for a range of senior professional HR positions.
**Why choose this course?**
- Develop valuable research and communication skills building on the knowledge gained during your postgraduate diploma studies and your career to date.
- Study relevant research philosophies and methodologies in semester 1 in order to investigate a HR issue in semester two, that has relevance to your organisation and demonstrates that your methodologies are valid and robust, and will add value to your organisation.
- Learn from tutors who have close relationships with the CIPD, expertise gained from industry experience, together with strong research in key areas of HRM including diversity management, international HRM and talent and reward management.
- Collaborate with other HR practitioners from a wide range of local, national and international organisations and attend networking events provided by the local CIPD branch.
- Explore and exploit HR metrics and analytics for competitive advantage, allowing you to demonstrate strategic expertise and critical awareness of HRM issues and solutions from a collaborative and business perspective.
- Benefit from a part-time course that fits around your work and home commitments and prepares you for a range of senior strategic and expert HR roles, such as director and consultant.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Applicants should have a good undergraduate degree at Honours level, or equivalent. |
| Location | Bedford Campus Polhill Avenue Bedford MK41 9EA |
Summary
This top-up course allows you to develop advanced research skills into HRM issues, gaining a master’s level qualification in nine months.
As a qualified HR professional and already holding a postgraduate diploma in Human Resource Management, you will learn how to undertake research in HRM and write a dissertation that can persuade key stakeholders to change or adopt a particular policy and practice.
You will investigate a real HR issue that has relevance to your organisation and demonstrates that your methodologies are valid and robust, and will add value to your organisation.
You will graduate with a deeper knowledge and understanding of your chosen research topic as well as solid research and communication skills preparing you for a range of senior professional HR positions.
**Why choose this course?**
- Develop valuable research and communication skills building on the knowledge gained during your postgraduate diploma studies and your career to date.
- Study relevant research philosophies and methodologies in semester 1 in order to investigate a HR issue in semester two, that has relevance to your organisation and demonstrates that your methodologies are valid and robust, and will add value to your organisation.
- Learn from tutors who have close relationships with the CIPD, expertise gained from industry experience, together with strong research in key areas of HRM including diversity management, international HRM and talent and reward management.
- Collaborate with other HR practitioners from a wide range of local, national and international organisations and attend networking events provided by the local CIPD branch.
- Explore and exploit HR metrics and analytics for competitive advantage, allowing you to demonstrate strategic expertise and critical awareness of HRM issues and solutions from a collaborative and business perspective.
- Benefit from a part-time course that fits around your work and home commitments and prepares you for a range of senior strategic and expert HR roles, such as director and consultant.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Applicants should have a good undergraduate degree at Honours level, or equivalent. |
| Location | Bedford Campus Polhill Avenue Bedford MK41 9EA |
Summary
This top-up course allows you to develop advanced research skills into HRM issues, gaining a master’s level qualification in nine months.
As a qualified HR professional and already holding a postgraduate diploma in Human Resource Management, you will learn how to undertake research in HRM and write a dissertation that can persuade key stakeholders to change or adopt a particular policy and practice.
You will investigate a real HR issue that has relevance to your organisation and demonstrates that your methodologies are valid and robust, and will add value to your organisation.
You will graduate with a deeper knowledge and understanding of your chosen research topic as well as solid research and communication skills preparing you for a range of senior professional HR positions.
**Why choose this course?**
- Develop valuable research and communication skills building on the knowledge gained during your postgraduate diploma studies and your career to date.
- Study relevant research philosophies and methodologies in semester 1 in order to investigate a HR issue in semester two, that has relevance to your organisation and demonstrates that your methodologies are valid and robust, and will add value to your organisation.
- Learn from tutors who have close relationships with the CIPD, expertise gained from industry experience, together with strong research in key areas of HRM including diversity management, international HRM and talent and reward management.
- Collaborate with other HR practitioners from a wide range of local, national and international organisations and attend networking events provided by the local CIPD branch.
- Explore and exploit HR metrics and analytics for competitive advantage, allowing you to demonstrate strategic expertise and critical awareness of HRM issues and solutions from a collaborative and business perspective.
- Benefit from a part-time course that fits around your work and home commitments and prepares you for a range of senior strategic and expert HR roles, such as director and consultant.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Applicants should have a good undergraduate degree at Honours level, or equivalent. |
| Location | Bedford Campus Polhill Avenue Bedford MK41 9EA |
Fees
| EU | 8250 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| England | 8250 GBP for Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | 8250 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 8250 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 8250 GBP for Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | 8250 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 13275 GBP for Year 1 |
Postgraduate Diploma - PgDip
Summary
HR is changing – it is more business focused, internationally oriented and adds more value than ever.
This course provides new or unqualified practitioners and line managers with the knowledge, understanding and skills to be highly effective HR specialists.
Using critical analysis and investigation, you will develop an understanding of the business context of HR, and its role in driving performance.
Intermediate qualifications available:
Postgraduate certificate – 60 credits at Masters level
**Choose Human Resource Management PgDip at Bedfordshire and:**
- Study employee resourcing, learning, development, reward and relations on a part-time, modular course that is designed to fit in with your existing work commitments
- Explore your practical skills and widen your understanding of the HR issues that affect a range of local and national, public, private and not-for-profit organisations
- Develop alongside other engaged and ambitious students currently working in personnel and development roles
- Gain Associate Membership with the eligibility to be upgraded to a Chartered Member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development following completion of the course
- Benefit from the development of strategic specialist HR and generic management skills that will enable you to make a creative and motivating contribution to organisational effectiveness.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Applicants should have a good undergraduate degree at Honours level, or equivalent. The course welcomes applications from potential students with no formal qualifications furthering the widening participation strategy of the University and increasing the diversity of the course in line with the University's Education Strategy. The course also welcomes applicants from all sectors and job roles ranging from HR assistants through to senior HR managers and a variety of junior, middle and senior management roles. You will be interviewed by the course co-ordinator (where applicable) to determine suitability for the course. You will be required to be working within an HR role or as a line manager or supervisor (with responsibility for managing other workers). Additional: You will be expected to register as a member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development. Where you are not currently in work you must have previous experience in work organisations as well as access to an organisation for research information. |
| Location | Bedford Campus Polhill Avenue Bedford MK41 9EA |
Summary
HR is changing – it is more business focused, internationally oriented and adds more value than ever.
This course provides new or unqualified practitioners and line managers with the knowledge, understanding and skills to be highly effective HR specialists.
Using critical analysis and investigation, you will develop an understanding of the business context of HR, and its role in driving performance.
Intermediate qualifications available:
Postgraduate certificate – 60 credits at Masters level
**Choose Human Resource Management PgDip at Bedfordshire and:**
- Study employee resourcing, learning, development, reward and relations on a part-time, modular course that is designed to fit in with your existing work commitments
- Explore your practical skills and widen your understanding of the HR issues that affect a range of local and national, public, private and not-for-profit organisations
- Develop alongside other engaged and ambitious students currently working in personnel and development roles
- Gain Associate Membership with the eligibility to be upgraded to a Chartered Member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development following completion of the course
- Benefit from the development of strategic specialist HR and generic management skills that will enable you to make a creative and motivating contribution to organisational effectiveness.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Applicants should have a good undergraduate degree at Honours level, or equivalent. The course welcomes applications from potential students with no formal qualifications furthering the widening participation strategy of the University and increasing the diversity of the course in line with the University's Education Strategy. The course also welcomes applicants from all sectors and job roles ranging from HR assistants through to senior HR managers and a variety of junior, middle and senior management roles. You will be interviewed by the course co-ordinator (where applicable) to determine suitability for the course. You will be required to be working within an HR role or as a line manager or supervisor (with responsibility for managing other workers). Additional: You will be expected to register as a member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development. Where you are not currently in work you must have previous experience in work organisations as well as access to an organisation for research information. |
| Location | Bedford Campus Polhill Avenue Bedford MK41 9EA |
Fees
| EU | 5575 GBP for Whole course |
|---|---|
| England | 5575 GBP for Whole course |
| Northern Ireland | 5575 GBP for Whole course |
| Scotland | 5575 GBP for Whole course |
| Wales | 5575 GBP for Whole course |
| Channel Islands | 5575 GBP for Whole course |
| International | 8850 GBP for Whole course |
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