MSc Human Resource Management

1. understand, explain and critically evaluate major conceptual and applied contemporary debates in HRM.
2. demonstrate that your understanding is commensurate with the expectations embedded in the CIPD's advanced level qualification framework.
3. fully understand contemporary developments in the field of HRM, their antecedents and their significance for the future of the profession.
4. demonstrate that you have gained the professional skills necessary to operate at a senior level in HRM.
5. demonstrate a capacity to undertake in-depth research about an HRM-related issue of practical significance for the profession or a particular organisation / industry.

Lectures, tutorials, in-class activities, group projects, directed reading, projects carried out in the workplace, additional out-of-class activities using resources delivered via the ELE, research methods sessions.

1–3:  Formative assessment through in-class group activities, quizzes, self-tests and reflective exercises, student-led discussions including contribution to online fora. Summative assessment through assignments and examinations.

4:  Formative assessment through a range of skills-based activities undertaken in class or through subsequent self-study. Summative assessment through assessed skills activities undertaken as part of our residential programmes.

5:  Formative assessment through the development of a research proposal in discussion with your supervisor and the submission of drafts of your  work for feedback. Summative assessment through the submission of a management research report (Pg Dip Students) or a full masters dissertation (MSc students).

6. research issues and debates in the field of HRM and use this both to develop and to justify original arguments in assignments and examinations.
7. demonstrate an ability to write Masters level assignments and to submit them by a deadline date.
8. demonstrate a capacity to evaluate critically theories, perspectives, assertions and bodies of empirical data from the field of HRM.
9. synthesise and integrate concepts, theories and evidence relating to different topic areas.
10. conduct a programme of primary research into a salient HRM issue and to communicate your findings.

Lectures, tutorials, in-class activities, group projects, directed reading, projects carried out in the workplace, additional out-of-class activities using resources delivered via the ELE, research methods sessions.

6 – 9:  Formative assessment through in-class group activities, quizzes, self-tests and reflective exercises, student-led discussions including contribution to online fora. Summative assessment through assignments, examinations and the completion of a management research report or masters dissertation.

10: Formative assessment through the development of a research proposal in discussion with your supervisor and the submission of drafts of your work for feedback. Summative assessment through the submission of a management research report (Pg Dip Students) or a full masters dissertation (MSc students).

9. A global outlook: Our graduates are engaged and prepared for the demands of global business and society.
10. A critical thinker: Our graduates have a commercial awareness that enables them to critically analyse, conceptualise and evaluate the challenges facing business.
11. A collaborative mind-set: Our graduates are enterprising and motivated individuals who are able to actively collaborate and effectively communicate within a range of diverse settings.
12. An ethical ethos: Our graduates understand the social, financial and environmental factors that can impact on corporate sustainability and are able to make decisions openly and responsibly.
13. Technological and digital literacy: Our graduates are able to use technologies to source, process and communicate information.

9.  BEMM059 International Human Resource Management focusses on HRM issues in an international context as well as working abroad.

      BEMM043 Human Resource Management in Context focuses on globalisation and its impact.

      BEMM045 Employment Relations will enhance your understanding of the evolving nature of the employment both in the UK and internationally. The module will help students analyse the nature of the employment relationship as it is evolving in different industries and countries.

      BEMM046 Employment Law is aimed at students planning to develop a career in HRM in the UK or in another country with a similar legal system.

      BEMM059 International Human Resource Management module focuses on the context, theory, and practice of IHRM, especially HRM issues in an international contest, as well as working abroad.

10.  BEMM041 Leading, Managing and Developing People asks students to critically evaluate major ideas and practices in the field of people management.

      BEMM042 Resourcing and Talent Management asks students to analyse and critically evaluate contemporary debates and developments in a wide range of HRM issues, Engage critically with academic literature, and the ability to develop and argue an original case with sufficient justification of your views.

      BEMM043 Human Resource Management in Context asks students to analyse and critically evaluate major environmental developments in the business environment across several fields, evaluate major contemporary theoretical and managerial perspectives, and engage critically and analytically with academic literature.  Students are also expected to develop and express strong, original and well-justified arguments to support views.

      BEMM044 Human Resource Development encourages students to think critically about research into different approaches to learning and development through critically engaging with academic literature and evaluating contemporary theory and practice in HRD.

      BEMM045 Employment Relations requires students to analyse and critically evaluate major theories and practices in employee relations and to develop original arguments concerning the management of employee relations and justify these effectively.

      BEMM046 Employment Law asks that students develop and express strong, original, and well-justified arguments to support their views.

      BEMM048 HR Skills requires that students reflect critically on their professional development as an HR professional.

      BEMM059 International Human Resource Management teaches students to critically analyse HRM rhetoric, think analytically, and apply reason and justification within discussion.

      BEMM057 Management Research Report improve the student’s competence in report writing and justifying your conclusions.

      BEMM049 Research Methods requires the student to demonstrate enhanced knowledge and understanding of the literature published in you chosen area of study and demonstrate the capacity to research and write up a highly effective dissertation.

      BEMM056 Research Dissertation collect, analyse and interpret qualitative and quantitative data and construct coherent, well-argued and convincing arguments, using evidence as appropriate to defend position taken.

11.  BEMM042 Resourcing and Talent Management asks students to work together to produce a film, a poster and pitch.

       BEMM043 Human Resource Management in Context asks students to be able to advise colleagues and senior managers about issues discussed in the module.

      BEMM045 Employment Relations aims to equip students to give accurate and timely advice to colleagues.

      BEMM059 International Human Resource Management assess students through a group presentation.

12.  BEMM041 Leading, Managing and Developing People instructs students in equality and diversity, business ethics, flexible working practices, employee engagement and the effective management of change.

      BEMM043 Human Resources and Management in Context requires students to explain how environmental trends are affecting HR practice and advise colleagues and senior managers about the implication of environmental trends for the future development of organisations.

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9. Presentation, online test and assignment

     BEMM043 – In-class Test (ILO2, 7)

     BEMM045 – Essay (ILO 2)

     BEMM046 – In-class test and Essay

     BEEM059 – Group Presentation and Written Assignment (ILO 1-7)

10. BEMM041: In class test (Module ILOs 2, 4, 6)

      BEMM042 – Essay, Poster and Pitch, and Group Film (ILO 2, 3, 5)

      BEMM043 – In-class Test (ILO 2-4, 6)

      BEMM044 – Essay (ILO 2, 3, 5)

      BEMM046 – In-class Test and Essay (ILO 5)

      BEMM048 – Skills portfolio, learning diary, reflective essay and personal development plan (ILO3)

      BEMM059 – Group Presentation and Written Assignment (ILO 4 -7)

      BEMM057 – Research Report (ILO 2, 3)

      BEMM049 – Research Proposal (ILO 1-6)

      BEMM056 – Dissertation (ILO 1-6)

11.  BEMM042: Group film and poster and pitch

       BEMM043 – In-class Test (ILO7)

       BEMM045 – Essay (ILO 6)

       BEMM059 – Group Presentation (ILO 7?, 9)

12.  BEMM041: In class test (Module ILO 2)     BEMM043 – In-class Test (ILO 5, 7)

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