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Human Resource Management (Taught)
MS · 1 Years · Full-time · 09/2025 · PostgraduateMain Site
Course summary
On this course, you’ll learn about the key issues in human resource management (HRM). You’ll gain knowledge in employment relations, workplace behaviours and the practice of good people-management. You’ll explore:
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internal and external factors that give shape to complex HR ideas and practices. This includes firm strategy, market dynamics, national and supranational governance, demographic and technological trends, and political-ideological contexts
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HR issues from the perspective of the strategy of an individual firm, and the external context of labour markets, employment relations and employment trends
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assessing and improving employee engagement, and evaluating the effectiveness of employee-engagement strategies
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financial and managerial aspects including turnover assessment, recruitment, retention, retirement, redundancy, dismissal, succession planning and talent management
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the interplay between firm-level management practices and employee experiences including motivation, engagement, identity-formation, negotiation, participation and representation.
You’ll learn from nationally and internationally recognised scholars in a wide range of HRM areas. You’ll have the opportunity to take part in activities including CIPD conferences, employer visits and practitioner seminars.
Accreditation
You’ll join the EQUIS and AMBA-accredited University of Sussex Business School.
- Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
About the University of Sussex Business School
Our work draws on management, economics, science, technology and innovation studies, to make an impact on the future of people and institutions the world over. We study the issues that matter, in order to transform our world and your future. Our expertise puts you at the forefront of our research, helping you make an impact on policy, practice and people.
Social responsibility and sustainability are important to us. We incorporate the seven Principles for Responsible Management into our teaching and research.
Location
Study on our beautiful green campus on the edge of the South Downs National Park and just minutes from the vibrant seaside city of Brighton & Hove. We’re near to Gatwick airport and just over an hour from London.
Modules
Please check our website in January 2024 for the modules running in the academic year 2025/26.
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Entry requirements
You should have a lower second-class (2.2) undergraduate honours degree or above (including an average mark of at least 57%).
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
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Sponsorship information
Our goal is to ensure that every student who wants to study with us is able to regardless of financial barriers, so that we continue to attract talented and unique people.
Details of our scholarships are not yet set for entry in the academic year 2025/26.
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