Human Resource Management The Open University UK

Overview

This Human Resource Management MSc from The Open University UK qualification is suitable for those at the start of a career in HR or hoping to enter the HR profession and also line managers. The Human Resource Management MSc at The Open University UK combines an in-depth understanding of human resource (HR) management with a broader exploration of its organisational and management context.

Whether you’re at the start of your career in HR, aspiring to enter HR or an experienced professional, it will give you up-to-date knowledge of organisational theory and behaviour and the specialist skills essential to practitioners.

Key facts:

• Develops the skills essential for HR work such as: leading and working in teams, making decisions, managing  financial information, communicating effectively and helping others to learn
• A strong emphasis on practice-based learning; you will be asked to evaluate research and theory and consider its relevance to practice
• Develops academic and research skills such as assessing information and critically evaluating its relevance, and prepares you for higher level study.

Career opportunities:

This qualification provides a route to professional membership of the CIPD if you wish to develop a career in HR management. It also considers international examples of human resource management and some aspects of comparative HR practice, helping to prepare you for work in the global economy. If you want to develop an academic career, the course provides training in research and academic skills and is ideal preparation for doctoral studies in the field of HR management.

More generally, by studying a postgraduate business qualification you can expect your salary to increase and for it to have a positive impact on your career progression, as well as bringing improvements to your organisation.