COURSE CURRICULUM

This course offers a comprehensive understanding of human resource management (HRM) and people management, blending theoretical knowledge with practical skills essential for effective professional practice. Developing Professional People Management Practice (15 credits) helps students enhance their decision-making skills and foster self-awareness, with a focus on promoting inclusivity and achieving business outcomes, specifically for those aiming for CIPD Chartered membership. Strategies for Talent Management & Development (15 credits) deepens understanding of strategic methodologies and operational tools, covering areas like recruitment, retention, and succession planning, while emphasizing inclusive talent management. Critical Management Inquiry (15 credits) develops students' analytical skills to critically evaluate academic articles, synthesize knowledge, and develop research questions, enhancing their academic writing at the master’s level. International HRM and Global Employment Relations (15 credits) explores contemporary global HRM issues, encouraging students to critically analyze HRM practices across different institutional contexts. Organisational Behaviour and Leadership (15 credits) focuses on understanding work, organizational behavior, and leadership, providing students with the opportunity to apply these concepts to real-world scenarios. Regulation and Inclusion (15 credits) addresses key issues in equality, diversity, and regulation, emphasizing the impact of government policies on organizational diversity and HR strategies. Reward Management (15 credits) covers the evolution of reward management, discussing the pressures influencing remuneration systems and the debate between contingency and best practice approaches. Sustainability in a Changing HR Context (15 credits) provides insights into the environmental factors affecting HR practices and emphasizes sustainable, ethical HRM in the modern workplace. Evidence-Based Decision Making (15 credits) focuses on HR research methods and the role of evidence in decision-making, preparing students for their Management Research Report. The Management Research Report (45 credits) serves as a capstone project, guiding students to investigate and analyze real-world HR issues, providing practical recommendations, and reflecting on the process's impact on their professional development.