University of Manchester: Human Resource Management (International Development)
| Institution | University of Manchester |
|---|---|
| Department | School of Environment, Education and Development View department profile |
| Web | http://www.seed.manchester.ac.uk |
| gdi-depp-admissions@manchester.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | +44 (0)161 275 0969 |
| Study type | Taught |
MSc
Summary
MSc Human Resource Management (International Development) is a practical yet critical introduction to the philosophy, values, policies and practices of human resource management in the context of developing or transitional countries.
It is an ideal choice if you are involved in human resources at an organisation in a developing or transitional country.
You may, for example, be a personnel practitioner such as a personnel manager/officer, human resource officer or planner, or alternatively a line manager concerned broadly with the management of people in an organization.
Sponsorship info
We offer a number of postgraduate taught scholarships and merit awards to outstanding applicants and international students. In addition, the Manchester Alumni Scholarship Scheme offers a £3,000 reduction in tuition fees to University of Manchester alumni who achieved a first-class Bachelors degree and are progressing to a postgraduate taught masters course. For more information, see Fees and funding or search the University's postgraduate funding database.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | You should have a good bachelor's degree (minimum Upper Second (2:1) or international equivalent). |
| Assessment | The taught elements of the course, carrying 120 credits overall, is continuously assessed by a variety of methods (e.g. project-based reports, essays), involving largely individual submissions, but also elements of group work. You must also complete a 12,000-15,000 word dissertation on a topic of your choice approved by the Programme Directors. You are encouraged to base your dissertation on topics of direct professional concern. |
| Location | Main Site University Recruitment And Adm Oxford Road Manchester M13 9PL |
Fees
| EU | 12500 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| England | 12500 GBP for Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | 12500 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 12500 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 12500 GBP for Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | 12500 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 22000 GBP for Year 1 |
Summary
MSc Human Resource Management (International Development) is a practical yet critical introduction to the philosophy, values, policies and practices of human resource management in the context of developing or transitional countries.
It is an ideal choice if you are involved in human resources at an organisation in a developing or transitional country.
You may, for example, be a personnel practitioner such as a personnel manager/officer, human resource officer or planner, or alternatively a line manager concerned broadly with the management of people in an organization.
Sponsorship info
We offer a number of postgraduate taught scholarships and merit awards to outstanding applicants and international students. In addition, the Manchester Alumni Scholarship Scheme offers a £3,000 reduction in tuition fees to University of Manchester alumni who achieved a first-class Bachelors degree and are progressing to a postgraduate taught masters course. For more information, see Fees and funding or search the University's postgraduate funding database.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | You should have a good bachelor's degree (minimum Upper Second (2:1) or international equivalent). |
| Assessment | The taught elements of the course, carrying 120 credits overall, is continuously assessed by a variety of methods (e.g. project-based reports, essays), involving largely individual submissions, but also elements of group work. You must also complete a 12,000-15,000 word dissertation on a topic of your choice approved by the Programme Directors. You are encouraged to base your dissertation on topics of direct professional concern. |
| Location | Main Site University Recruitment And Adm Oxford Road Manchester M13 9PL |
Fees
| EU | 6250 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| England | 6250 GBP for Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | 6250 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 6250 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 6250 GBP for Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | 6250 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 11000 GBP for Year 1 |
Summary
This course is a practical and critical introduction to the philosophy, values, policies and practices of human resource management (HRM) in the context of developing countries and transitional economies. The course is designed to provide participants with an understanding of contemporary developments in the human resources field, and ability to critically appraise them in the light of their own professional roles/backgrounds, and to develop a sensitive appreciation of the importance of the contextual settings of HRM. The course is aimed at those involved in the human resources aspects of organisations in developing and transitional countries; they may be personnel practitioners such as personnel managers/officers, human resource officers or planners, or they may be line managers concerned broadly with the management of people in organisations.
Please note that due to the high volume of applications received this year, this programme has now closed postgraduate taught applications for 2018 entry to all international/non-EU students. Applications for 2019 will open in September 2018.
Sponsorship info
The University of Manchester is offering 100 bursaries for master’s students, each worth £3,000 in funding, to UK and EU students who will be starting taught or research master’s courses in September 2017. You can find out more information at: http://www.manchester.ac.uk/study/masters/funding/uk-eu-student-advice/masters-bursary/
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Applicants should have a Bachelors degree with a minimum classification of Second Class Honours Upper Division (2:1) or its international equivalent. Admission of candidates who do not meet this criterion may be approved if satisfactory evidence of postgraduate study, research or professional experience can be provided. Applicants whose first language is not English should meet the following language requirements: |
| Assessment | The taught elements of the programme, carrying 120 credits overall is continuously assessed by a variety of methods (project based reports, essays), involving largely individual submissions, but also elements of group work. |
| Modules | The course units listed below are subject to change and are the latest example of the curriculum available for this course of study. |
| Location | Main Site University Recruitment And Adm Oxford Road Manchester M13 9PL |
Fees
| EU | 12000 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| England | 12000 GBP for Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | 12000 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 12000 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 12000 GBP for Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | 12000 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 21500 GBP for Year 1 |
Summary
This course is a practical and critical introduction to the philosophy, values, policies and practices of human resource management (HRM) in the context of developing countries and transitional economies. The course is designed to provide participants with an understanding of contemporary developments in the human resources field, and ability to critically appraise them in the light of their own professional roles/backgrounds, and to develop a sensitive appreciation of the importance of the contextual settings of HRM. The course is aimed at those involved in the human resources aspects of organisations in developing and transitional countries; they may be personnel practitioners such as personnel managers/officers, human resource officers or planners, or they may be line managers concerned broadly with the management of people in organisations.
Please note that due to the high volume of applications received this year, this programme has now closed postgraduate taught applications for 2018 entry to all international/non-EU students. Applications for 2019 will open in September 2018.
Sponsorship info
The University of Manchester is offering 100 bursaries for master’s students, each worth £3,000 in funding, to UK and EU students who will be starting taught or research master’s courses in September 2017. You can find out more information at: http://www.manchester.ac.uk/study/masters/funding/uk-eu-student-advice/masters-bursary/
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Applicants should have a Bachelors degree with a minimum classification of Second Class Honours Upper Division (2:1) or its international equivalent. Admission of candidates who do not meet this criterion may be approved if satisfactory evidence of postgraduate study, research or professional experience can be provided. Applicants whose first language is not English should meet the following language requirements: |
| Assessment | The taught elements of the programme, carrying 120 credits overall is continuously assessed by a variety of methods (project based reports, essays), involving largely individual submissions, but also elements of group work. |
| Modules | The course units listed below are subject to change and are the latest example of the curriculum available for this course of study. |
| Location | Main Site University Recruitment And Adm Oxford Road Manchester M13 9PL |
Fees
| EU | 6000 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| England | 6000 GBP for Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | 6000 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 6000 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 6000 GBP for Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | 6000 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 10750 GBP for Year 1 |
The University of Manchester
School of Environment, Education and Development
The School of Environment, Education and Development (SEED) is an internationally recognised centre of excellence in both research and teaching. Formed by a unique combination of five interrelated specialisms - Architecture, Education, Geography, Global Development, and Planning and Environmental Management - SEED aims to not only understand the uneven relationships between society, the economy and the environment, but improve them.
Through our collaborative approach to studying the world’s grand challenges, we’re positioned to influence how they’re tackled - from poverty eradication, to sustainable urbanism, to securing social justice.
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