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MSc in Human Resource Management

Rationale of the Course

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This programme is designed for students with an interest in people and the alignment of people and business strategy. Managers and employees alike can benefit greatly from a better understanding and knowledge of people at work. This programme provides the knowledge and skills that are needed to compete successfully as both general managers and human resource specialists in today's complex and changing world of business. The programme is addressed but not limited to students who have acquired their bachelor's degree in business studies, psychology, sociology, political science, social anthropology and social policy.
An Extra Degree for our MSc in Human Resource Management Graduates!
Students completing the MSc in Human Resource Management programme are offered concurrently with our MSc, CMI's most senior qualification: the Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management & Leadership by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) and thus gain two prestigious degrees from one programme.
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Aims of the Course

The programme is designed as to meet the following aims:
To develop competent general managers, equipped with knowledge and understanding of many areas of specialization (operations management, human resource management, small firms management, information management & electronic commerce, etc.) but with a special emphasis on human resource management.
To develop in students a range of technical, human, and conceptual skills, in order to enhance their future careers in management (e.g. team working, self appraisal and reflection, presentation & communication skills etc.).
To equip students with the ability to undertake a sustained piece of research relevant to organization management.

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Dissertation
Subjects of dissertations can cover the entire spectrum of human resource management. As an example of what can be successfully covered, here is a short list of past subjects:
"HR Policies and Practices in SMEs"
"Development of HR Policies and Practices in Serbia"
"The Relationship Between Foreign Workers and their Local Colleagues"
"How HRM Contributes to Organisational Performance"
The dissertation is realised in collaboration with a personal supervisor and gives the student the opportunity to research in depth a subject of his/her interest. The research may be conducted in a "real life" environment, allowing for the immediate interconnection of theory and practice.
Full time study
The full time MSc in Human Resource Management is completed in one year and divided in two parts: one taught part (nine months) and one research part (three months).
Semester 1: October - January
Semester 2: February - June
Dissertation: July - September
Part time study
The MSc in Human Resource Management is also offered in part-time, over a period of two years. Lectures are usually held twice a week during evening hours.
Degree Title
Successful graduates are awarded the postgraduate degree of the University of Sheffield: Master of Science in Human Resource Management. The title is awarded directly by the University of Sheffield.

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