Why choose this course?
The Hertfordshire Business School is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD). This enables students who successfully complete the programme to meet the equivalent requirements of the CIPD Advanced Diploma in Human Resource Management, and so be eligible to apply for Chartered Membership of the CIPD with the required work experience.
Business and Management Studies ranked in the top 25% of UK universities for research impact (Research Excellence Framework, 2021).
What will I study?
We offer a varied programme of teaching that includes facilitated seminars, practical workshops, web-based learning, case study analysis and traditional lectures. In the classroom we blend theory and practice, with a focus on problem diagnosis and the selection of relevant HRM tools to provide the best results in the workplace situation.
The teaching staff are active researchers in their chosen specialisms. This means you'll benefit from their expert academic input on key issues for HR professionals. We also provide sessions by visiting staff, practitioners and consultants to give a varied perspective of the topics covered. Guest speakers from private industry, not-for-profit, the public sector, consultancy and published authors will add to your learning.
About the course
If you want to develop a career in the broad field of HRM (human resource management, employment relations, training & development, performance management, reward management, recruitment, selection, and consultancy, then this course is for you. As well as receiving an academic qualification you can also gain associate membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) and with the required experience, upgrade to chartered membership.
Focusing on contemporary, critical and applied themes in the subject area, the course gives you the opportunity to develop the knowledge and understanding necessary for the appropriate analytical, technical and behavioural responses to these issues
The programme
This well regarded and established programme provides a deep and critical insight into leading, managing and developing people. You will achieve an advanced evidence-based understanding of human behaviour in organisations and HRM roles, perspectives and skills.
The course will develop your practitioner skills and you will learn how research and practice work together. This is an advanced HRM course and the modules look at strategic as well as operational issues
Part-time study
This course is only available to part-time students. As a part-time student, your classes will be held either on campus one evening a week or through a more flexible online delivery option.
