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Human Resource Management – (M.A.)
Bucks New University
Faculty of Design, Media & Management
| Application Deadline: | You are advised to apply as early as possible | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 6,870 - ≈ € 9,962 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | High Wycombe / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Languages: | English | ||
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Today's complex and dynamic workplace environment creates a wide variety of employment issues that Human Resource (HR) managers and professionals must be able to address with confidence.
This MA is designed to help you develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to be an astute and capable HR performer.
A detailed study of business and Human Resource Management (HRM), it offers a balance between theory and practice and places an emphasis on your own professional development.
The programme is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), the most widely recognised professional body for human resource and development practitioners.
Further opportunities
A top-up programme is also offered for students who already hold the CIPD Postgraduate Diploma qualification.
Students are required to complete the research methods module which takes place over six evening workshops between October and December. Students are then allocated to a dissertation supervisor who will support them to prepare a 15,000 word individual dissertation based on an HR related management topic. On successful completion of their dissertation, students will be awarded an MA in Human Resource Management.
Contents
Modules
This programme comprises of two parts. The first part covers:
* Leading, Managing and Developing People
* Performance Management
* Human Resource Management in Context
* Developing Skills for Effective use of Information
The second part focuses on
* Essential Human Resource Management (covering the current and emerging strategic themes for Reward, Relations, Development, Resourcing).
You will also select from a choice of modules including:
* Diversity
* Organisational Psychology
* Organisation Design and Development
* Employment Law
* Learning and Talent Development.
Mode of assessment
Students studying for the MA complete a 15,000 word individual dissertation based on an HR related management topic and supported by detailed academic research. Students studying the Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip) complete a 7,000 word work-based project on a work related topic. All modules require students to critically analyse and evaluate theory and practice. Assessment comprises of both coursework and examination components, with an increasing emphasis on coursework-only assessment as the programme develops.
A Reflective Learning Log will form an integral part of the course and must be included by the student as part of the final submission. This will meet the CIPD requirements for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) which is submitted to the institute when upgrading to chartered membership.
IELTS
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
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Register Now!Requirements
Full and part time programmes: UK Honours Degree (or equivalent)
If you need advice on whether you have the appropriate qualifications or experience to join the programme, the programme leader, Jill Walters can discuss this with you.
English language requirements for postgraduate courses
* IELTS (Academic): 6.5 points*
* TOEFL (Internet based): 90-91 points** (please quote Bucks TOEFL destination number - 1244)
* PTE (Academic Pearsons): Minimum 62 points***
* With a minimum of 5.5 points from all four elements
** With a minimum of 21 in listening and writing, 22 in reading and 23 in speaking
*** With a minimum of 51 in all four elements
If you do not meet the entry criteria
Please contact us if you don’t think you meet the entry criteria as we may be able to advise you on an alternative course. We also offer preparatory courses (English for Academic purposes and International Foundation) if you don’t fully meet the entry requirements for a standard undergraduate or postgraduate level course. If you would like more information about these, you can email us at international@bucks.ac.uk.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.5 |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 90 |
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