Human Resource Management (K41) (Taught)

The qualification is designed to provide you with specialist skills, knowledge and capabilities in human resource management. You’ll begin by examining the research and theory related to the work of HR professionals and develop the skills needed to work as an effective HR professional. You’ll progress to exploring the contexts within which HR strategies and policies are developed and the implications of adopting the different strategies to an organisation. You’ll also gain training in academic and research skills as preparation for further study and research in the field of human resource management.

Key features of the course

• Gain an understanding of the HR professional’s role, addressing ethical dilemmas, inclusivity, diversity and sustainable HR management

• Develop essential people management skills such as interviewing, training, and managing performance

• Learn to address business and change management issues and work at a strategic level in an organisation

• Gain an understanding of organisational strategies in relation to HR issues such as employee relations and engagement

To gain this qualification, you need 60 credits. You'll study two compulsory 30-credit modules.

You'll study the following:

• The role of the human resource professional
  This module introduces the various requirements of a human resource professional in an organisation.

• Human resource management in context
  This module examines how HR policies and practices operate within economic, political and social contexts at organisational, societal and international levels.