Wrexham University · Part-time
Human Resource Management
People are the ultimate resource of a business, meaning effective management of that resource is vital for an organisation to thrive. Human Resource Management course at Wrexham Glyndŵr University provides a thorough understanding of the the importance of deli…
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North Wales Business School · Business and management
People are the ultimate resource of a business, meaning effective management of that resource is vital for an organisation to thrive. Human Resource Management course at Wrexham Glyndŵr University provides a thorough understanding of the the importance of delivering an effective employment relationship and the facets within it. This programme is approved by CIPD and graduates will achieve a CIPD level 7 award in addition to their MA Human Resource Management. Working closely with the Chartered Institute of Personnel an Development (CIPD), the programme has aligned its module structure to the CIPD’s Advanced Diploma and created flexible study options including distance and blended learning. The course is relevant for Human Resource Management professionals in all types of organisation within the UK and internationally and aimed at experienced middle or senior level managers or HR professionals. Consequently they are likely to have relevant work experience as well as hold appropriate formal educational qualifications suitable for a Masters programme. The programme makes sure students not only develop the knowledge they need, but also provides them with the know how to apply that knowledge and develop their skills as professional practitioners. The MA HRM Programme team are all practitioners themselves, who work in the various specialism’s within HRM. This means the tutors can support students with a real understanding of what it means to be an HR practitioner and are up to date in regards to what challenges organisations in a wide range of sectors are facing. They can also easily demonstrate the links between theory and practice.
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As the university states it
The entry requirements for the MA HRM are drawn up in accordance with the Wrexham Glyndŵr University regulations, as indicated below. Additionally, applicants should not have less than two years work experience unless exceptional circumstances prevail. Both the Distance Learning and Blended Learning modes of the programme have been designed to be very flexible – meaning that students can generally fit their work around their study. The Postgraduate Certificate and Diploma are a mix of both academic and vocational study and assessments are focused on individual research and work experience. It is therefore considered advantageous for a student to be in employment throughout their study, although students may apply their learning to an organization with which they are familiar. A student must also satisfy one, or a combination of, the following criteria: An initial degree of Glyndŵr University, or another University approved degree awarding body. A non-graduate qualification which the University deemed to be of satisfactory standard for the purpose of postgraduate admission Relevant work experience that is deemed to compensate the lack of formal qualifications and have held a position of management responsibility for a minimum of two years. A student who has already achieved the current or previous CIPD Advanced Diploma may be given permission to proceed directly onto Year 3. Students with other qualifications may also be considered for full or part exemption from the programme in line with Glyndŵr University’s RPL criteria. TECHNOLOGY REQUIREMENTS Both Distance and Blended Learning modes require students to access course material digitally, access to the following hardware and software is require to study on the MA HRM Programme. HARDWARE Desktop, Laptop or Tablet Speakers (these may be built into your computer) Microphone (which may be built into your computer) Webcam (Likely to be in-built if using a tablet or laptop)
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