MSc Human Resource Management
Lincoln, United Kingdom
MSc
DURATION
1 year
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
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Key Summary
Our webinars, subject masterclasses, question and answer sessions, and student panel talks are a great way to discover what it is like to live and study at the University of Lincoln.
Through critical analysis, self-reflection, and applying problem-solving techniques, the MSc Human Resource Management (HRM) degree provides students with the opportunity to learn how to develop and implement creative and strategic HRM solutions that drive organizational performance.
With its industry links and business focus, this program is ideal for candidates who are currently involved in human resources or are interested in pursuing a career in this area.
With distinct academic and practitioner perspectives, students have the chance to discover new ways of managing people in the modern workplace, taking into consideration people development, and employee relations, and understanding the broader business concerns of senior management. Students will also be challenged to think critically about matters of organizational management.
This program provides students with the opportunity to gain a professionally recognized qualification that will assist in meeting the increasing requirement of HRM practitioners to hold a Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) qualification. (Pending CIPD approval).
It also provides the necessary supporting evidence of professional knowledge to apply for upgrading CIPD Chartered Membership, subject to relevant work experience.
Research at Lincoln International Business School
Lincoln International Business School has strong links with the Lincolnshire Branch of CIPD. Several students, past and present, are committee members and there is a range of events and networks to get involved with, enabling students to continue their professional development.
The programme benefits from links with the Responsible Management Research Group.
The teaching and research team includes Professor Matthijs Bal; Dr Deirdre Anderson; Dr Dieu Hack-Polay; Dr Rochelle Haynes; Muhammad Khan; Jan Mehmet; Dr Igor Menezes; Dr John Mendy.
Industry Expertise
Students in this programme can benefit from working alongside an experienced team of staff consisting of academically and professionally qualified lecturers with relevant industrial experience and wide-ranging research interests.
Lincoln International Business School has strong links with the Lincolnshire Branch of CIPD. Several students past and present are committee members and there are a range of events and networks to get involved with so students can continue their professional development
The School also hosts a series of visiting speakers each year, enabling students to hear and learn from industry experts. Previous speakers have included representatives from organizations such as Deloitte, Santander, HSBC, Innocent, The Institute of Internal Auditors, and Sir David Tweedie (ex-Chairman of the IASB).
Prioritising Face-to-Face Teaching
At the University of Lincoln, we strive to ensure our students’ experience is engaging, supportive, and academically challenging. Throughout the Coronavirus pandemic, we have adapted to Government guidance to keep our students, staff, and community safe. All remaining Covid-19 legal restrictions in England were lifted in February 2022 under the Government’s Plan for Living with Covid-19, and we have embraced a safe return to in-person teaching on campus. Where appropriate, face-to-face teaching is enhanced by the use of digital tools and technology and may be complemented by online opportunities where these support learning outcomes.
We are fully prepared to adapt our plans if changes in Government guidance make this necessary, and we will endeavour to keep current and prospective students informed.
"This information was correct at the time of publishing (October 2024)"
How You Study
- Lectures and Seminars
- Support and guest lectures
- One-to-one tutorials
- Library Resources
- Personal Year Tutor
- Academic Subject Librarian
- Group study
- Online Event
Contact Hours and Independent Study
Weekly contact hours on this program may vary depending on the modules chosen and the stage of the study.
The postgraduate-level study involves a significant proportion of independent study, exploring the material covered in lectures and seminars. As a general guide, for every hour spent in class, students are expected to spend at least three to four hours in an independent study.
Optional modules will run as long as minimum student numbers are met. Timetabling arrangements may limit the availability of modules to some students. As the options reflect staff research interests, they may change over time.
Modules
- Analysing and Managing Performance (Core)
- Business Leadership for the HR Professional (Core)
- Dissertation (Human Resource Management) (Core)
- Human Resource Management in a Global Context (Core)
- Human Resource Strategy in a Business Context (Core)
- International Resourcing and Talent Management (Core)
- People Management and Development (Core)
- Coaching and Mentoring for the HR Practitioner (Option)†
- Learning and Talent Development (Option)†
- Managing Employment Relations (Option)†
How You Are Assessed
Assessment is done by a range of practical projects, both individually and within groups, and can include individual and group presentations, essays, reports, portfolios, case studies, and examinations.
The University of Lincoln's policy on assessment feedback aims to ensure that academics will return in-course assessments to students promptly – usually within 15 working days of the submission date.
Accreditations
This course is recognized by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development as fulfilling the ‘knowledge elements’ necessary to achieve Associate Membership of the CIPD. (Currently pending CIPD approval).
How You Study
The course features lectures and seminars, guest lectures from industry experts, and one-to-one tutorials. Students will have a personal year tutor and have access to library resources, including academic subject librarians.
Weekly contact hours on this Program may vary depending on the modules chosen and the stage of study. Postgraduate level study involves a significant proportion of independent study, exploring the material covered in lectures and seminars. As a general guide, for every hour spent in class, students are expected to spend at least three to four hours in independent study.
Optional modules will run as long as minimum student numbers are met. Timetabling arrangements may limit the availability of modules to some students. As the options reflect staff research interests, they may change over time.
Several scholarship options are available. Please check the university website for more information.
Graduates of the programme have moved on to work within human resources or development departments within organisations. The course provides a good foundation for work in the UK or internationally. Alumni from our MSc Human Resources Management programme have gone on to become human resources advisors, business partners, and managers in international and multinational companies all over the world. Some students go on to careers in research or academia.
