COURSE CURRICULUM

The Human Resource Management (HRM) program provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the key concepts, practices, and challenges of HRM across various organizational contexts. In Year 1, foundational modules introduce core HRM concepts, exploring the role of HR in organizational success and its interaction with the wider social, economic, and legal environments. Modules like "Fundamentals of Human Resource Management" lay the groundwork, while "Professional Development for Human Resource Management" enhances students’ practical skills using the CIPD professional map. The focus on organizational behavior and HRM in a global context helps students understand how individuals and groups interact within organizations and how HR strategies differ in various cultural settings.Year 2 deepens knowledge by applying HRM theory to real-world scenarios. "Human Resource Management in the Workplace" enables students to critically examine HR practices in contemporary organizations, considering issues such as legal frameworks, ethical challenges, and organizational change. "Learning and Organizational Development" explores how learning strategies can drive organizational success, while "Managing Employee Relations" focuses on conflict resolution and the changing dynamics of the employment relationship. "Reward and Performance Management" addresses the complexities of pay structures, performance-related rewards, and the alignment of management and employee interests.The final year offers more specialized topics, with modules like "Managing Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion," focusing on diversity challenges in the workplace, and "Employment Law," which covers the legal regulation of HR practices in the UK. "Critical Issues in Human Resource Management" encourages students to critically reflect on the impact of HRM on organizational effectiveness and strategic HR practices. The program also offers various options, including "Organizational Development and Consulting" and "Business Management Project," allowing students to explore organizational design and research methodologies, preparing them for leadership roles in HR or consultancy.