The Open University

The Open University

Master of Science in Human Resource Management

The Master of Science in Human Resource Management in Humanities and Social Sciences is offered by The Open University.

Program Length: 3 YEARS.

This qualification is suitable for those at the start of a career in HR or hoping to enter the HR profession and also line managers. This MSc combines an in-depth understanding of human resource (HR) management with a broader exploration of its organisational and management context. Whether student are 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. They will explore HR strategy both within organisations (including issues such as employee relations and employee engagement; learning and development, and employee resourcing and talent management) and in relation to the external environment – including globalisation and international forces, social and technological change and government policies and regulation.

Key features of the course

  • 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.
The qualification provides a route to professional membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development. Students following this route are expected to be student members of CIPD throughout their studies and attend the Human resource management residential school. 

How long it takes

Most students study this qualification in three years by studying 60 credits a year. The minimum time to complete is two years by studying more than one module at a time. The maximum time to complete is seven years.

Modules

To gain this qualification, you need 180 credits and there are two routes to achieving this.

Students should study the modules in the order shown. However if students wish to start in May, they can do so with Route 1 by taking Workplace learning with coaching and mentoring (B867) first as a standalone module. When student register for The human resource professional (B863) and meet the entry requirements for the qualification, B867 can be linked to the qualification.  





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