Human Resource Management and Training MSc, PGDip, by distance learning
Course Type: Full Degree
Course Level: Postgraduate
Study Method: Distance Learning
Course Duration: 24 months
Course Description
This degree looks in-depth at human resource management and training processes and their relationship with organisational performance and culture. You will acquire the specialist knowledge and skills needed to succeed as a professional in the field of HR management and training.
You will gain a comprehensive grounding and critical understanding of a variety of human resource management topics including recruitment, managing labour relations, workplace learning and employee development. You will also look at the culture of organisations and the workplace and the broader environmental factors that can impact on the decision-making of human resource management and training professionals.
Course structure
Firstly you take a non-credit bearing module Academic Practice before moving on to study
- Employee Development and Workplace Learning
- Managing Human Resources in a Business Context
- Implementing Improvements in Organisational Performance
- Managing Change and Technology at Work
- Research Methods and Dissertation
Study Method
The Human Resource Management and Training MSc degree is studied 100% online through the University of Leicester distance learning platform. As a distance learning student you will receive support throughout the course from a group of dedicated academic mentors and module tutors. You will use module study books – available in hard copy and electronically – and Blackboard, our virtual learning environment. This will give you online access to materials to support each module, discussion forums hosted by module tutors and chat rooms where you can network with fellow students.
You will be assessed during each module by a variety of course work assignments. Your final piece of work, the dissertation, will be 10,000 words.