MSc Human Resource Management

University of York

This Masters course will develop your skills to become a successful and impactful HRM professional and prepare you for the challenges of managing and leading in the modern world of work. Our evidence-based, research-led teaching gives you access to the latest thinking in human resource management, business leadership, employment relations, organisational growth and sustainability, and the societal impacts of emerging employment practices. You'll consider global and local perspectives, with a particular focus on how organisations can manage their employees to gain a competitive advantage. You'll gain internationally-relevant skills that create career opportunities in consultancy, recruitment, training and other HR roles which facilitate global business. Our alumni have secured careers across various industries and institutions including small and large businesses, governmental organisations and international companies such as British Telecom, Co-op, Hayes and Deloitte. Alongside your studies you'll be able to attend career and CV building workshops as well as a variety of masterclasses, guest lectures and other events. These opportunities will allow you to build a widely transferrable skill set that's highly desired by employers. This course is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD). This is a guarantee of the quality of our programme. While on this course you can register as a student member of CIPD (CIPD.org), which is the first step towards professional membership. A membership fee is payable if you choose to register. Our programme is also a top choice for students seeking a career in Human Resources internationally as it is academically aligned with the standards of the American based Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM.org), the world's largest association devoted to human resource management.

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