MA International Human Resource Management (Professional Placement)

International Human Resource Management course is recognised and approved by the CIPD and is ideal for those either working or wanting to work at a strategic level in HR and gain a university Masters and a membership outcome from CIPD. This full and part-time Master’s course is ideal for those pursuing a career in HR, as, upon successful completion of this course you will gain CIPD Associate membership and be eligible to upgrade to CIPD Chartered Member depending on your applied experience and you being in active CIPD membership. What's covered in this course The experienced teaching team combines real work experience of human resource management with academic qualifications, bringing a strategic and conceptual view to the topics covered. Sessions are interactive and we encourage you to work together on case studies, and incorporate role-playing activities to develop practical HR skills. We invite guest speakers to deliver on relevant modules. On completion of this course you will be able to make a valuable contribution within the HR field of management in your current or future workplace, having acquired both the core knowledge and the necessary skills to deliver excellence professionally and with the ability to act in the role of strategic partner. Professional Placement option This course offers an optional professional placement. This allows you to spend 20 weeks with an employer, following completion of your taught modules, and is a great way to enhance your employability. The experience you gain through your placement will allow you to evidence your professional skills, attitudes and behaviours at the point of entry to the postgraduate job market. If you choose the placement option, you will be responsible for finding and securing a suitable placement to complement your chosen area of study. You will be able to draw on the University’s extensive network of local, regional and national employers, and the support of our Careers teams. If you do not secure a suitable placement, you will automatically be transferred back to the standard, non-placement version of the course.

Applicants are normally expected to have a minimum of a 2:2 honours degree, or equivalent, in any subject.Other qualifications or equivalent work experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis. You may be required to further demonstrate your suitability via an interview or submission of a course proposal before being offered a place. Interviews may be conducted in your country of residence, over the telephone or by Skype.It is preferred that applicants have an understanding of the business environment through previous study or practical experience.