This course will develop your knowledge and skills in core areas of human resource management (HRM) to help you start or further your career as an HR professional. The course will also enhance your expertise in professional activities related to employee resourcing, employee development, employment relations and employment law. You will gain experience in practical problem solving informed by leading edge theory and research.

Please note that this is a fully ‘asynchronous’ online programme, i.e in order to provide maximum flexibility to students on different work patterns and in different time zones there are no ‘live’ (synchronous) online lectures. Learning is delivered through pre-recorded learning sessions and a variety of other asynchronous online learning methods which students can engage with at their convenience within the structure of each module. There are regular opportunities to chat with tutors and fellow students through online chat forums and other collaborative online learning activities.

Key course objectives:

• Equip you with the specialist knowledge, skills and competence required to advance a career in HRM
• Provide you with the underpinning knowledge and understanding to support access to professional grades of CIPD membership including MCIPD and FCIPD
• Benefit from the supportive and nurturing team of HRM professionals who bring the subject to life and will develop your critical thinking and analytical skills.
• Supported online learning that allows you the flexibility to coordinate your study around work and family life.
• The cross sectoral nature of the part time student group allows you a real opportunity to compare practices across organisations and to learn from the experiences of others over online group platforms.
• A core advantage of being able to study and work is that you have the chance to apply your learning in practice.
• Course graduates from companies including Ford, DHL and the NHS have all progressed their careers.