The Postgraduate Diploma Human Resource Development and Organisational Change will enable you to operate in a middle to senior strategic management HR/HR Development and Organisational Change advanced practitioner role, or as a middle to senior line manager or consultant. It will enable you to make contributions to the development of an organisation, particularly in the arena of organisational development, change and transition.
As a student on this part time Diploma in HR Development and Organisational Change you will have the opportunity to initiate or improve your critical understanding of complex managerial, HR, HR development and organisational change issues. The course will develop the knowledge, skills and attributes appropriate to middle and senior management and advanced practitioners in the HR development field.
The course will help you to develop leadership skills, management competency and HR skills appropriate to middle and senior management and advanced practitioners engaged in organisational change and development. It will support development of an informed approach to professional practice.
The University of Wolverhampton Business School currently holds devolved status from CIPD, which enables you to gain a professional CIPD qualification whilst studying for the PG Diploma HRDOC.
The course covers a range of topics in the field of HR including, Leadership, Talent Development, Change Management, Organisational Development and Coaching and Mentoring. Each level of the programme is aligned to the national standards for the profession, and is endorsed by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
Completion of the course enables students to apply for professional Chartered Membership or Fellowship of the CIPD.
The CIPD is the foremost HR Institute in the world, and for anyone wishing to pursue or further their career within the field of HR or HR Development and Organisational Change, it is essential that a CIPD postgraduate qualification is obtained for those leading change and developing people in organisations.
Most organisations who recruit HR professionals require applicants to either hold a CIPD qualification or be studying to achieve one.
International, national and local recruitment to the field of HR is a growing industry and as such competition for employment is high. Our programme is a robust programme that has been highly commended by the CIPD for many years. More recently the HRDOC pathway has been subject to nationally recognised awards for teaching innovation and programme innovation.
There are elements of training design and delivery incorporated within the programme, so as to enable students to be able to plan and prepare a business case for selling new ideas, concepts and products within an organisation. The core disciplines of internal and external marketing presentations are identical.
This course is essential for anyone engaged in the development of Organisations through staff and stakeholders in current and future economic climates of change. Failure to understand the underpinning theories and practice of HR Development and Organisational Change will result in organisations failing to work in a proactive manner, become leaner and fitter, and maximise its human resource effectively and efficiently.
Graduates from the Postgraduate Diploma HR Development and Organisational Change award should be able to operate effectively in strategic roles or in positions of strategic influence, but bring higher levels of expertise to bear than previously. They should also be able to move up their organisational hierarchy more quickly, or alternatively seek and secure employment in another organisation at a higher level, or set themselves up as an independent consultant.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Completion of the course enables students to apply for professional Chartered Membership or Fellowship of the CIPD.
This course is suitable for those already working in HR who wish to become professionally qualified; professionals wishing to develop people management expertise or those seeking a career move into the HR profession.
The MSc and PG Diploma programmes are fully accredited by Chartered Institute of Personal Development (CIPD), which means that successful completion of the course meets the requirements for Level 7 Advanced Diploma in HRM and leads directly to Associate Membership of the CIPD with eligibility to upgrade to Chartered Membership for members with appropriate work experience.
If you are studying a CIPD qualification, you are required to join the CIPD as a student member at the start of your course. Upon successful completion of your course, youll automatically become an associate professional member which will entitle you to use Assoc CIPD after your name. This ensures your qualification is recognised by CIPD and that you receive access to HR and development resources to support you in your study and throughout your career. Please note that students join CIPD as individual members, so fees are payable directly to CIPD. More fee information is available here: http://www.cipd.co.uk/membership/membership-fees.aspx
You will receive an excellent grounding in all aspects of HR, developing your knowledge and practical skills, and focusing particularly on how a strategic approach to HR can add value to organisations. The option unit choices and the dissertation enable you to specialise in a particular area of HR.
The course is taught by an experienced team of lecturers, many of whom have extensive experience as HR professionals, and others who are actively researching and publishing in the field.
-Manchester Met Business School has a long-standing reputation for excellence in teaching Human Resource Management to the CIPD standards. Our programme has been designed to provide an ideal foundation for your career in HRM/HRD or related fields.
-The MSc/PGDip level of this course meets the professional standards set by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), it is accredited by CIPD, leads directly to Associate Membership.
-The course is taught by an experienced team of lecturers, many of whom have extensive experience as HR professionals, and others who are actively researching and publishing in the field.
-You will be taught in the internationally recognised multi-award-winning Business School on All Saints Campus.
-You will receive an excellent grounding in all aspects of HR, developing your knowledge and practical skills, and focusing particularly on how a strategic approach to HR can add value to organisations.
-The course includes a live research project leading to a Dissertation or Management Research Report, usually in your employing organisation.
-A management skills/self-development residential is included in this course. This two-day event is included in the course fee and takes place early in the first term.
You will receive an excellent grounding in all aspects of HR, developing your knowledge and practical skills, and focusing particularly on how a strategic approach to HR can add value to organisations. The option unit choices and the dissertation or management research report enable you to specialise in a particular area of HR.
The course is taught by an experienced team of lecturers, many of whom have extensive experience as HR professionals, and others who are actively researching and publishing in the field through the Business School's Centre for People and Performance.
Our Master's degree provides you with access to the latest HR resources, full Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) professional accreditation, development tools and networking events to support your career progression.
You will become more adaptable, well-informed and proficient in a range of managerial skills. This will help you gain in-depth knowledge and enable you to identify and solve current issues in people management.
In-depth academic study and a range of powerful problem-solving techniques will help you find effective solutions to real-life HR issues. You will learn how to approach business problems strategically and how to adapt to changes affecting your organisation.
Our courses are designed to fit around your existing commitments. You can study part-time (two evenings a week for two years) or full-time (four evenings a week for one year) plus three workshops over the duration of the programme. Classes are 6-9pm.
Regular seminars of the CIPD South East Thames branch are held at the university including Valuing HR analytics, Annual CIPD HR conference and CIPD wellbeing event.
Industry experts provide guest lectures, career development advice and curriculum input. Sector professionals are involved in developing content and teaching on various courses. As part of our continuing Big Picture guest seminar series, senior executives from Marks and Spencer, Department for Work and Pensions and BBC are invited to pass on their insights and experience.
The HRM & Psychology Society provides an additional forum for you to meet and discuss current trends with faculty and guest speakers.
You will be encouraged to attend conferences and events, for example:
These experiences will help enrich your learning, increase networking opportunities and facilitate the exchanging of ideas.
Greenwich is one of the top two most globally diverse universities in the UK, US, Australia and New Zealand, by Hotcourses Diversity Index.
We have also been named as one of the "most international" universities on the planet by Times Higher Education magazine.
This degree aims to:
Year 1
Students are required to study the following compulsory courses.
Year 1
Students are required to study the following compulsory courses.
Year 2
Students are required to study the following compulsory courses.
You will be assessed through examinations, essays, reports, online learning logs and a dissertation. Assessment approaches will vary according to the course studied.
The MA leads you to obtaining full chartered membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD). Candidates are advised to check the chartered membership requirements directly with the CIPD.
Graduates from the MA Human Resource Management programme have gone on to work for small and large corporate organisations such as engineering firms, creative organisations and housing associations, in charities, and in public sector organisations including the NHS and in jobs HR Business Partner, HR Administrator, Head of HR, and HR Advisor.
We have developed strong relations with companies in the financial centres in London, including in the City, Canary Wharf, and Fenchurch Street. This offers you networking, mentoring and internship opportunities, making it a perfect location to develop your career.
You can also reach out to top employers through our dedicated Business School Employability Office (BSEO). Our team focuses on developing your employment skills through CV support, careers fair, interview skills workshops and guidance through mentors to progress in the industry.
The BSEO team was shortlisted for the Times Higher Education Leadership and Management Awards; which shows their dedication to actively support career development.
Professionally approved by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), the Certificate in Professional Studies: Intermediate Human Resource Management, supports current and aspiring HR professionals with limited experience seeking membership to the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), to progress their career in Human Resources.
Learn from experienced HR professionals and widen your breadth of knowledge by exploring creative and strategic HR solutions to drive business success. Share experiences of different organisational settings with fellow HR professionals from diverse sectors. Draw on both organisational and academic data to understand the external context which impacts on HRM and the organisational contribution HR practices make.
The Intermediate programme in Human Resource Management is a one year course which bridges the Foundation and Advanced level within the CIPD qualifications. As a practising HR professional, study one afternoon/evening a week alongside your employment and develop HR knowledge you can apply in your workplace.
From 2018, the University of Gloucestershire Business School will move to a brand-new, state-of-the-art home at our Oxstalls campus in Gloucester. The £16 million development will be home to our Business, Marketing, Human Resource Management, Law and Accounting and Finance courses. Find out more about the new Business School and other developments with our virtual fly-through video and see where you could be taking your next steps towards a career in business.
Develop both academic knowledge and workplace skills through shared classroom learning, case studies and problem-based learning. Undertake your own reading and research to consolidate your formal learning. Recommended study for this course is 450 hours, of which 360 should be independent study. This programme is assessed by coursework. Typical modules include:
Benefit from our strong links with the CIPD, the leading organisation for Human Resource professionals and managers of people. Attend regular on-campus events held by the CIPD local branch and gain insight from intermediate and advanced practitioners alike.
Study alongside students from different commercial backgrounds, sharing your ideas and experiences of unique organisational settings. Benefit from this broad HR community, which can add richness and breadth of perspective to your learning and your professional practise.
After completing the Intermediate programme, advance your career with further study by progressing to the Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resource Management
Work towards HR practitioner and HR manager roles. On successful completion of the Intermediate programme in Human Resource Management, you will become an Associate Member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development and can progress towards the CIPD approved Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resource Management.
This is a distinctive programme which seeks to enable you to develop the necessary skills, competencies and knowledge for an effective career in Human Resource Management. Completion of the course enables you to apply for professional membership of CIPD. The Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resource Management provides you with a contemporary focus and offers a rigorous academic programme for success in the HR profession. It aims to develop you for a professional career in HR by developing knowledge and understanding of the disciplines of HR, encouraging critical reflective thinking and developing independent personal development skills. The course is aligned to the professional standards of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) and upon successful completion it offers you the opportunity to apply for membership of CIPD.
The course adopts an interdisciplinary approach and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will develop informed perspectives and collective responsibilities as a practitioner within local, national and international communities.
It also enables you to develop professional skills through the use of a variety of innovative assessment methods. Additionally, you will gain understanding of managerial HR systems and their impact upon organisations and people. The course enhances a career in human resource management, at a senior level or as senior line managers to make strategic contributions to people management in organisations.
The Business School currently holds devolved status from the CIPD. This was the culmination of ten years of student performance above the national average in all areas.
The course aims to develop students at advanced level for a professional career in HR by developing knowledge and understanding of the disciplines of HR, encouraging critical reflective thinking and developing independent personal development skills. The course covers a range of topics in the field of HR including, Leadership, Resourcing, Reward, Talent Management, Employment Law, Employee Relations and Change Management, written against the national standards for the profession, and is endorsed by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD). Completion of the course enables students to apply for professional membership of the CIPD.
The CIPD is world renowned for developing the standards for the HR profession and for anyone wishing to pursue or further their career within the field of HR it is essential that a CIPD postgraduate qualification is obtained, giving membership to the professional body.
Most organisations who recruit HR professionals require applicants to either hold a CIPD qualification or be studying to achieve one.
International, national and local recruitment to the field of HR is growing and as such competition for employment is high. Our programme is a robust programme that has been highly commended by the CIPD for many years.
Furthermore there is an opportunity to progress onto a relevant masters for example an MA Human Resource Management.
1. Critically evaluate contemporary organisations in terms of their principal operating environments.
2. Critically analyse how resourcing, talent management and reward strategies are developed.
3. Identify and justify a business issue that is of strategic relevance to the organisation in terms of research.
4. Analyse and critically evaluate the historical and theoretical basis of organisational designs and their development in terms of their value and contribution to organisational life.
5. Critically evaluate the practice, relevance and contribution of HRM and HRD to organisational success and effective change management using major contemporary research and debates in the field of HR.
6. Understand, analyse and critically evaluate the different theories and perspectives on employment relations and employment law.
Professionally approved by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), the Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resource Management is aimed at experienced, practiscing HR professionals, aspiring for senior manager or director positions in Human Resource Management or Development. As an experienced HR practitioner, you will likely hold CIPD certificate qualifications (including CPP & CTP, intermediate or foundation level or an undergraduate degree) or a number of years HR experience.
Study this two year part-time taught course with like-minded HR practitioners. Share business experiences to help advance your HR knowledge and develop and implement creative, strategic HR solutions that drive organisational performance.
Learn from tutors experienced in Human Resource Management and Development through interactive teaching sessions which build on your organisational experiences and independent study. Benefit from close links with the CIPD, the leading organisation for Human Resource (HR) professionals and managers of people.
From 2018, the University of Gloucestershire Business School will move to a brand-new, state-of-the-art home at our Oxstalls campus in Gloucester. The £16 million development will be home to our Business, Marketing, Human Resource Management, Law and Accounting and Finance courses. Find out more about the new Business School and other developments with our virtual fly-through video and see where you could be taking your next steps towards a career in business.
Study this CIPD approved two year part-time course one afternoon/evening a week - Wednesdays for 2018/19 joiners and on Tuesdays for 2019/20. Develop both academic knowledge and workplace skills through innovative approaches to classroom learning, case studies and problem-based learning.
Assessment will be through coursework and unseeen assignments.
Recommended study is 1,200 hours across the two years, with 900 of these being independent study.
Typical modules include:
• Employment Law
• Learning & Development
• Resourcing & Talent Management
• Performance Management
• Management Research Report
Benefit from our strong links with the CIPD, the leading organisation for human resource professionals and managers of people. Attend regular on-campus events held by the CIPD local branch and gain insight from fellow advanced HR practitioners. Enhance your professional network and aspire to become a Chartered Member or CIPD Fellow of the CIPD.
Study alongside like-minded, experienced HR professionals from different commercial backgrounds, sharing your ideas and experience of unique organisational settings. Benefit from this diverse broad international HR community, which can advance your professional practice by adding breadth of perspective to your learning.
Complete your studies part-time in two years with block delivery of one afternoon / evening per week, allowing you to combine studying with work. Gain credit for CIPD modules achieved at other institutions through Accreditation of Prior Learning.
As an experienced HR professional, advance your career within Human Resource Management or Human Resource Development by working towards senior manager and director level position. Successful completion of the Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resources offers Associate membership of the CIPD and provides the basis to work towards CIPD Chartered Member status.
Through flexible study options, this CIPD accredited course will prepare you for the management of human resources in a global context. You will gain the relevant knowledge and skills to become and effective HR professional and meet the needs of today’s rapidly changing organisations.
You will develop an understanding of why and how HR should contribute to the strategic development of your organisation, how to make an effective contribution to the HR function within your organisation and develop your competence in a wide range of professional skills.
We have an online simulated organisation, The Loch View Hotel, which we use for teaching purposes to ensure you have the opportunity to apply theory to a practical situation.
At Aberdeen Business School, we are in the business of changing your tomorrow.
STAGE 1
You will develop a grounding in the core area of organisational behaviour and the professional and research skills required to undertake postgraduate study and a career in HR. Key knowledge and skills are developed in HR functional areas which allow you to become familiar with both theory and practice.
STAGE 2
HR functional skills are further developed with regard to talent management, employee relations, recruitment and selection, and training and development. The final two modules allow you to investigate strategic HRM and demonstrate your practical capabilities by undertaking a Research Report to Management.
STAGE 3
The Capstone module is designed to provide you with an opportunity to integrate Masters level knowledge and skills by independently working on an applied academic study, a professional dissertation or, where appropriate, business consultancy project from a degree related discipline. Personal and professional skills such as research, oral presentation and teamwork will be developed.
On Campus Study
You will learn through a combination of lectures, seminars and workshop sessions. These comprise of a mix of group study, discussion, simulation and presentations of findings by teams and individuals.
Access to our virtual learning environment, CampusMoodle, is also provided giving you access from home to learning materials (including videos, e-books and journals).
On Campus Day Release Part-time courses are delivered in parallel with the On Campus Full-time cohort but you will only study 2 modules (30 credits) per semester.
Online Distance Learning
Our virtual learning environment, CampusMoodle offers you flexibility of where and when you can study, offering full and open access to tutors and other class members. You have the benefit of being part of a group of learners with the invaluable opportunity to participate in active, group-related learning within a supportive online community setting. CampusMoodle will provide you with lectures and course materials, discussion forums and live chat.
ACTIVITY SUMMARY
The options below represent full-time on-campus delivery, distance learning and part-time delivery may differ.
INDEPENDENT STUDY
The course encourages you to work autonomously and to take responsibility for your own learning and professional development. The main vehicles for independent learning are Personal and Professional Development and the Capstone Project, where you will further develop your learning in: the nature of research, sourcing relevant information, data collection and analysis, research ethics and appropriate communication.
STAFF DELIVERING ON THIS COURSE
Academic staff who teach on this course have worked in a range of professional backgrounds, are ‘business-connected’ and use professional networks and their academic research to ensure teaching is professionally relevant and cutting edge.
Our staff have either achieved Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy, or are working towards this. This is a professional recognition of lecturer practice, impact and leadership in teaching and learning. In addition, many have featured in the annual Support and Teaching staff with Appreciation and Recognition (STAR) awards voted by the students and organised by RGU:Union.
We have a proactive Industry Liaison Group who provide input to course redesign and may contribute to classes through guest lectures and masterclasses.
ASSESSMENT
Please note the below represent full-time on-campus delivery, distance learning and part-time delivery will differ.
Typically students are assessed each year:
All organisations need to have the right number of people with the right skills at the right time to ensure optimum productivity, hence the importance of HR practitioners.
Graduates of this course find employment in many diverse industries throughout the world as a result of the knowledge and skills they have gained during the course. Example industries include public and private sectors, energy, hospitality, construction and financial services.
Previous graduates have gone on to roles such as HR Business Partner, Learning and Development Advisor, Group HR Director and Independent HR Consultant.
Please visit the website to find out how to apply.
Our part-time Human Resource Management postgraduate diploma in prepares you for a senior role in HR, developing your understanding of HR and the organisations within which HR operates.
Using critical analysis, self-reflection and problem-solving techniques, you will learn how to develop and implement creative and strategic HR solutions that drive organisational performance, applying your learning to your workplace with immediate effect.
Experienced lecturers will support you through this academic and practice-led course, integrating guest talks from local, national and international HR professionals.
You can also tailor the course to your individual and professional strengths through your final project – focusing on an area you or your current employer is interested in.
As part of our Human Resource Management programme, you will have the opportunity to continue onto the Human Resource Management MSc. This course is also accredited by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), and the Chartered Management Institute (CMI).
The course is taught one day per week (afternoon and evening combined) over two years. You will also have the option to exit the course early, graduating after one year with a postgraduate certificate in HRM or to continue to complete the Human Resource Management MSc.
Modules
You will study a total of seven modules over two years. You have the chance to specailise in a particular area of HR in your research report.
Year 1 modules
Year 2 modules
Our Human Resource Management MSc is accredited by the CIPD, the world’s largest Chartered HR and development professional body. The CIPD is a globally recognised organisation with over 135,000 members across 120 countries.
During your studies, you are encouraged to apply for CIPD student membership which entitles you to full access to the CIPD’s website, the monthly People Management Journal, and many other benefits.
On completion of the Human Resource Management MSc you will have gained the knowledge required to work towards CIPD Chartered Member (MCIPD) or Chartered Fellow (FCIPD).
CIPD Chartered Membership demonstrates you have the expertise needed to plan and manage generalist or specialist projects. Gaining professional membership is an achievement that ensures you stand out in your career. It is respected by employers and industry alike, and may also increase your earning potential.
Our supportive learning environment includes an induction programme and specialist diagnostic tools to assess your learning strengths and needs. You will also be assigned an academic supervisor to support you in your project work. We also provide free language and support services throughout for international students.
Online learning tools and libraries also ensure academic journals, e-books, business articles and other resources are available to you 24/7, both for use at the university and at home.
You will also have access to our Careers Service, including CV checking, mock interviews and advice on setting up your own business.
any HR employers look for a CIPD-approved qualification. This course fulfils that requirement, presenting you with a range of new opportunities.
Successful completion of the course provides an excellent base for developing a career in people management and development. It demonstrates your professional credibility to employers, clients and peers.
The course is designed to help you succeed in both general and specialist HR roles.
Specialist HR positions are typically available in larger organisations and may include the following areas:
Taught Masters degrees in History, Art History, Philosophy and American Studies at Sussex, a top 20 University
Get a Masters degree from Leeds University Business School and prepare for a rewarding career
