University of Northampton · Distance learning
Human Resource Management (top up)
The MA is designed for Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) graduates and aims to provide a means by which the continuing professional and personal needs of human resource practitioners may be met. This course aims to extend your understandi…
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Faculty of Business and Law · Business and management
The MA is designed for Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) graduates and aims to provide a means by which the continuing professional and personal needs of human resource practitioners may be met. This course aims to extend your understanding and competence whilst enhancing your ability to think strategically about management and organisational change. This course is designed to broaden your specialist knowledge gained at the professional level. The Research Methods and Dissertation module provides an introduction to research, types of research methodology, planning a research project, data collection and analysis and the presentation of research findings. Following successful completion of your research methods project, you will undertake a dissertation related to an aspect of strategic significance for the organisation. Previous topics have included the following: - ‘An analysis of measures to re-engage the workforce after a major restructuring and downsizing programme’ - ‘An investigation of the human effects of organisational change in a merger and the role of the HR Function in influencing and supporting culture change’ - ‘Alternative strategies for identifying and tackling major HR challenges in the decade ahead’
Getting in
As the university states it
If you have successfully completed the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) Postgraduate Diploma you will be eligible to apply for this course.
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