Human Resource Management (part-time) Strathclyde Business School

Overview

Why Human Resource Management at Strathclyde Business School?

Strathclyde Business School is renowned for its academic excellence and has been awarded the title of UK University of the Year by the Daily Mail University of the Year Awards 2026. It is also recognised as the Scottish University of the Year by The Sunday Times' Good University Guide 2026. The school is triple-accredited, holding prestigious accreditations from AACSB, EQUIS, and AMBA, which underscores its commitment to delivering high-quality education. The Department of Work, Employment & Organisation is celebrated for its contributions to Scottish HR, having won the HR Network Award for Outstanding Contribution in 2018. The school's extensive partnerships with industry leaders and organisations enhance the learning experience, providing students with invaluable insights and networking opportunities.

Syllabus

The programme consists of a mix of core and elective classes, designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of human resource management. Key modules include:

• HRM in a Business Context: Exploring HRM as a strategic function that adds value to organisations.
• Leading, Managing and Developing People: Examining HRM and HRD practices for effective workforce management.
• People Resourcing: Understanding the challenges of ensuring effective staffing within organisations.
• Employee Reward: Investigating reward management strategies and their implications.
• Research Methods: Preparing students for their Integrated Dissertation and Research Report.
• Critical Issues in HRM: Addressing emerging developments in people management.
• Contemporary Employment Relations: Understanding current trends in UK employee relations.
• Business Skills: Developing essential business skills aligned with the CIPD Profession Map.

In the second year, students can choose electives such as Labour and Diversity in a Global Context or Managing HR in Multinationals to tailor their learning experience.

Careers with Human Resource Management

Graduates of the MSc in Human Resource Management have successfully secured positions in various sectors, leveraging their skills and knowledge gained during the programme. Recent alumni have taken on roles such as:

• Student Lifecycle Manager in Higher Education
• HR Advisor at Aggreko
• Organisational Development Manager within the NHS
• HR Manager at Hadden Group
• HR Insights Analyst in Financial Services

The programme's accreditation by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) further enhances employability, providing graduates with a globally recognised qualification and access to a network of over 160,000 HR professionals. This strong alumni network and the practical focus of the course ensure that graduates are well-prepared to meet the demands of the evolving HR landscape.