MA Human Resource Management
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MA Human Resource Management
Key Programme Features
The MA Human Resource Management programme provides an in-depth study of the theory and practice of Human Resource Management , Labour Management and Industrial Relations . It provides an excellent foundation for careers in the public and private sectors , self employment or academic study .
By examining the contemporary problems and issues in Human Resource Management and Industrial Relations you will acquire an excellent foundation for a broad range of careers in both the public and private sectors , or even in setting up your own businesses . Recent graduates have progressed to careers with the British Transport Police , Cartier and Hershey .
During your studies you will have the opportunity to choose between an Applied Company Research ( ACR ) project or a dissertation . You will also be able to put theory into practice ( during the taught part of your course ) in workshops , run by external experts . Students who have previously chosen ACR projects have worked on projects such as researching the impact on morale , productivity , safety and security of using ‘ passive ’ tracking for a biometrics company and evaluating the introduction of a stakeholder management scheme and existing HRM practice for a manufacturing company .
The programme will suit UK , European Union and International students who have a good first degree in Human Resource Management , or other relevant qualifications or experience .
Chartered Institute of Personnel Development The programme has been accorded CIPD approval and students who successfully complete the course will be entitled to associate membership of the CIPD . Student membership will be paid by Keele for students during their course . This will provide access to additional information resources and opportunities for networking through the local CIPD branch .
The CIPD is the professional body for HR and people development whose internationally recognised professional qualifications are a great way to acquire the essential underpinning knowledge and skills needed to become an effective HR practitioner .
“ This course provides countless skills that can be applied in a wide variety of situations in the future .
My applied company research project required me to work with a company , learning how all the parts of their business operate . It is very interesting to compare the practicalities of their operations to the theoretical knowledge that we have learned throughout the two semesters .
I am looking forward to what comes next and I am confident that wherever I end up working , the skills that I have learned from this course will prove to be invaluable .”
Cody Thomas , MA Human Resource Management 2016 / 17
For further information visit keele . ac . uk / pgtcourses / humanresourcemanagement