MSc Human Resource Management

University of South Wales

Develop a strong sense of self-awareness of your own strengths and weaknesses as a manager or colleague whilst improving a range of definable skills that are pivotal to successful management practice and to effective leadership.

Demonstrate the ability to diagnose and investigate a live, complex business issue from an HR perspective.

Discover a rigorous framework of knowledge and understanding concerning people management and development.

Gain an understanding of the significance and complexity of the employment relationship and the contribution of employment relations to business performance and the wider society.

Gain knowledge and an understanding of the role of performance management in supporting organisations strategic objectives in different business environments. Learn how the performance of people can be enhanced and inspired by leadership and direction.

Critically analyse approaches to workplace conflict and resolution, as well as develop your knowledge and ability to brief organisations on the consequences of current and future developments in employment law.

Consider not just the practical aspects of recruitment, selection, employee retention and dismissal, but also the strategic aspects for resourcing and talent management within a global context.

Learn about how those in HR, respond appropriately to opportunities and challenges arising from managerial responses to principal environmental contexts.