MSc (T) Human Resource Management
Academic Year 2017/18
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Programme Title |
MSc (T) Human Resource Management |
Final Award |
Master of Science |
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Programme Code |
MGT-MSC-HR |
UCAS Code |
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JACS Code |
N600 (DESCR) 100 |
Criteria for Admissions Applicants will normally be expected to have an undergraduate Honours degree, the equivalent of a UK Honours degree first class or upper second class, in discipline from a suitably quality-assured university. |
ATAS Clearance Required |
No |
Health Check Required |
No |
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Portfolio Required |
Interview Required |
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Mode of Study |
Full Time |
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Type of Programme |
Postgraduate |
Length of Programme |
1 Academic Year(s) |
Total Credits for Programme |
180 |
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Exit Awards available |
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INSTITUTE INFORMATION
Awarding Institution/Body |
Queen's University Belfast |
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Teaching Institution |
Queen's University Belfast |
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School/Department |
Queen's Management School |
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Framework for Higher Education Qualification Level |
Level 7 |
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QAA Benchmark Group |
Business and Management (2015) |
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Accreditations (PSRB) |
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CIPD |
Date of most recent Accreditation Visit 17-10-13 |
REGULATION INFORMATION
Does the Programme have any approved exemptions from the University General Regulations No |
Programme Specific Regulations The MSc Human Resource Management is based on the University-wide modular framework. The class of degree awarded to the student (Fail, Pass, Commendation and Distinction) is based on the student’s performance in 8 taught modules plus the dissertation or consultancy based report. |
Students with protected characteristics N/A |
Are students subject to Fitness to Practise Regulations (Please see General Regulations) No |
EDUCATIONAL AIMS OF PROGRAMME
The overall aim of the programme is to provide an academically stimulating and professionally challenging programme for students in the broad area of human resources management. Through the programme, students will be given opportunities to develop skills and knowledge that will help to develop and enhance their personal competencies.
Within the context of striving towards the University’s Vision, the MSc Human Resource Management aims to:
Provide advanced study of human resources management theory and strategy, employee relations, people resourcing and the changing environment in which they function.
Prepare students for a career and/or enhance their career in business and human resources management by developing and enhancing the transferable and intellectual skills necessary for management at a variety of levels.
Develop an international perspective on HRM related business issues.
Develop students’ ability to analyse complex human resources management problems critically, rationally and rigorously.
Encourage students to make informed decisions by creatively and systematically applying their understanding of core topics to contemporary issues and specialist fields of human resources management.
Enhance students’ employability skills, as well as their continuing personal and professional development so as to enable them to work with self-direction and originality.
Maintain a supportive working environment in which there is respect for social and cultural differences and openness, fairness, and equality of opportunity in relation to selection, learning assessment and support.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Learning Outcomes: Cognitive SkillsOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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Problem solving |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Modules are conducted via lectures, tutorials, directed reading, student presentations, group projects, peer review, and private study. Cognitive skills are developed across all the modules within the degree programme, although the precise balance will vary across modules. Methods of Assessment Both summative and formative assessment methods are used throughout the degree. |
Logical reasoning |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies The classroom time will be made up of formal lecturing time whereby key concepts will be introduced. This will be accompanied by interactive tasks which will help the students to sharpen their skills and ability to reason logically when presented with a range of scenarios. Workshop time is scheduled and will focus predominately on skills development and enhancement including logical reasoning Methods of Assessment Each coursework component will test the students‟ ability to reason logically and select/propose the most appropriate solution from a range of alternatives. |
Independent enquiry |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Independent enquiry is a key element in all modules. Students will be presented with a range of complex issues, ideas and theories and expected to undertake independent enquiry to better understand these. Class time will be devoted to discussing these ideas from a variety of different perspectives. Methods of Assessment Several forms of assessment both short case studies, weekly readings, essays, the dissertation module or consultancy based report etc will require the student to undertake independent research |
Critical evaluation and interpretation |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Key concepts and ideas will be explored and developed in formal lectures and more interactive tutorial/workshop environments. Students will be trained to evaluate the concepts using a range of frameworks. Methods of Assessment All forms of CA whether these are take home papers, case study analysis, essays and the extended dissertation or consultancy based report will require the students to use their judgement and to evaluate and interpret a range of concepts and issues. |
Self assessment and reflection |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Self-assessment and reflection are developed by formative feedback across all of the modules, e.g. on presentations, assignments, and through peer review Methods of Assessment Students will have opportunities to reflect on their own performance both formatively and summatively. |
Learning Outcomes: Transferable SkillsOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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The ability to synthesise and evaluate information/data from a variety of sources including from databases, books, journal articles and the internet |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies The teaching and assessment methods used will depend on the nature of the module being taught, the overall aims of the module and the balance between theory and practice. Methods of Assessment Both formative and summative assessments, across modules, will require students to demonstrate all of the listed transferable skills. Assessment will include: individual student assignments, case analysis, oral presentations, group work, the dissertation or consultancy based report on a human resources management issue. All modules will require all skills, although the balance will vary across modules. |
The preparation and communication of ideas in both written and presentational forms |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies The teaching and assessment methods used will depend on the nature of the module being taught, the overall aims of the module and the balance between theory and practice. Methods of Assessment Both formative and summative assessments, across modules, will require students to demonstrate all of the listed transferable skills. Assessment will include: individual student assignments, case analysis, oral presentations, group work, the dissertation or consultancy based report on a human resources management issue. All modules will require all skills, although the balance will vary across modules. |
The ability to work both independently and in groups |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies The teaching and assessment methods used will depend on the nature of the module being taught, the overall aims of the module and the balance between theory and practice. Methods of Assessment Both formative and summative assessments, across modules, will require students to demonstrate all of the listed transferable skills. Assessment will include: individual student assignments, case analysis, oral presentations, group work, the dissertation or consultancy based report on a human resources management issue. All modules will require all skills, although the balance will vary across modules. |
Organisation and time management |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies The teaching and assessment methods used will depend on the nature of the module being taught, the overall aims of the module and the balance between theory and practice. Methods of Assessment Both formative and summative assessments, across modules, will require students to demonstrate all of the listed transferable skills. Assessment will include: individual student assignments, case analysis, oral presentations, group work, the dissertation or consultancy based report on a human resources management issue. All modules will require all skills, although the balance will vary across modules. |
Problem solving and critical analysis |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies The teaching and assessment methods used will depend on the nature of the module being taught, the overall aims of the module and the balance between theory and practice. Methods of Assessment Both formative and summative assessments, across modules, will require students to demonstrate all of the listed transferable skills. Assessment will include: individual student assignments, case analysis, oral presentations, group work, the dissertation or consultancy based report on a human resources management issue. All modules will require all skills, although the balance will vary across modules. |
Learning Outcomes: Knowledge & UnderstandingOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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The nature of human resources strategy - encompasses the various processes, procedures and practices for effective management of human resources strategy. It includes theories, models, frameworks, tasks and roles of human resources strategy employees. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Students’ acquisition of core knowledge is achieved primarily through the lecture and workshop environment across the 8 taught modules and a dissertation or consultancy based report. The modules are delivered using a range of face-to-face teaching sessions, lectures, group work, case studies and seminars and workshops. In addition, students may be required to participate in online discussion fora. Methods of Assessment Assessment: students will complete individual student assignments, oral presentations, group and individual case study work, class tests and independent research work. |
The management of elements of the human resources function -encompassing the different internal functions of employee relations, talent management, reward and remuneration and people resourcing, and how these functions interact with the firm and its external environment |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Students’ acquisition of core knowledge is achieved primarily through the lecture and workshop environment across the 8 taught modules and a dissertation or consultancy based report. The modules are delivered using a range of face-to-face teaching sessions, lectures, group work, case studies and seminars and workshops. In addition, students may be required to participate in online discussion fora. Methods of Assessment Assessment: students will complete individual student assignments, oral presentations, group and individual case study work, class tests and independent research work. |
External environment –the interactions between firms, governments and society both within a national and international context. This encompasses a wide range of factors, including economic, environmental, ethical, legal, political, sociological and technological, together with the effects of national and multinational enterprises at local, national and international levels |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Students’ acquisition of core knowledge is achieved primarily through the lecture and workshop environment across the 8 taught modules and a dissertation or consultancy based report. The modules are delivered using a range of face-to-face teaching sessions, lectures, group work, case studies and seminars and workshops. In addition, students may be required to participate in online discussion fora. Methods of Assessment Assessment: students will complete individual student assignments, oral presentations, group and individual case study work, class tests and independent research work. |
Learning Outcomes: Subject SpecificOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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The ability to use statistical and simulation techniques to analyse human resource management problems |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies The teaching and assessment methods depend on the nature of the module being taught, the overall aims of the module and the balance between theory and practice. These methods include lectures, seminars, problem-centred techniques such as case studies, non-book media, individual research, oral presentations, group projects, online discussion forums and practitioner workshops. This combination allows students to have a high degree of involvement and participation in the learning process. Methods of Assessment Assessment methods include problem-centred techniques such as case studies, non-book media, individual research, oral presentations, group projects, online discussion forums and practitioner workshops. This combination allows students to have a high degree of involvement and participation in the learning process. |
The ability to apply contemporary management tools and techniques to address human resource management issues |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies The teaching and assessment methods depend on the nature of the module being taught, the overall aims of the module and the balance between theory and practice. These methods include lectures, seminars, problem-centred techniques such as case studies, non-book media, individual research, oral presentations, group projects, online discussion forums and practitioner workshops. This combination allows students to have a high degree of involvement and participation in the learning process. Methods of Assessment Assessment methods include problem-centred techniques such as case studies, non-book media, individual research, oral presentations, group projects, online discussion forums and practitioner workshops. This combination allows students to have a high degree of involvement and participation in the learning process. |
The ability to gain a practical understanding of human resource management problems |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies The teaching and assessment methods depend on the nature of the module being taught, the overall aims of the module and the balance between theory and practice. These methods include lectures, seminars, problem-centred techniques such as case studies, non-book media, individual research, oral presentations, group projects, online discussion forums and practitioner workshops. This combination allows students to have a high degree of involvement and participation in the learning process. Methods of Assessment Assessment methods include problem-centred techniques such as case studies, non-book media, individual research, oral presentations, group projects, online discussion forums and practitioner workshops. This combination allows students to have a high degree of involvement and participation in the learning process. |
The ability to critically evaluate key human resource management issues and propose feasible solutions |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies The teaching and assessment methods depend on the nature of the module being taught, the overall aims of the module and the balance between theory and practice. These methods include lectures, seminars, problem-centred techniques such as case studies, non-book media, individual research, oral presentations, group projects, online discussion forums and practitioner workshops. This combination allows students to have a high degree of involvement and participation in the learning process. Methods of Assessment Assessment methods include problem-centred techniques such as case studies, non-book media, individual research, oral presentations, group projects, online discussion forums and practitioner workshops. This combination allows students to have a high degree of involvement and participation in the learning process. |
MODULE INFORMATION
Programme Requirements
Module Title |
Module Code |
Level/ stage |
Credits |
Availability |
Duration |
Pre-requisite |
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Assessment |
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S1 |
S2 |
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Core |
Option |
Coursework % |
Practical % |
Examination % |
HRM Theory and Strategy |
MGT7146 |
7 |
15 |
YES |
12 weeks |
N |
YES |
100% |
0% |
0% |
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Human Resource Management in Context |
MGT7147 |
7 |
15 |
YES |
12 weeks |
N |
YES |
100% |
0% |
0% |
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Performance Management |
MGT7148 |
7 |
15 |
YES |
11 weeks |
N |
YES |
100% |
0% |
0% |
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Resourcing and Talent Management |
MGT7149 |
7 |
15 |
YES |
12 weeks |
N |
YES |
100% |
0% |
0% |
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Managing Employment Relations |
MGT7150 |
7 |
15 |
YES |
12 weeks |
N |
YES |
100% |
0% |
0% |
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MSc Human Resource Management Dissertation |
MGT9152 |
7 |
60 |
YES |
14 weeks |
N |
YES |
100% |
0% |
0% |
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Human Capital Development |
MGT7171 |
7 |
15 |
YES |
11 weeks |
N |
YES |
100% |
0% |
0% |
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Reward Management |
MGT7172 |
7 |
15 |
YES |
12 weeks |
N |
YES |
100% |
0% |
0% |
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Research Methods for Business (HRM) |
MGT7173 |
7 |
15 |
YES |
10 weeks |
N |
YES |
100% |
0% |
0% |
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Consultancy Based Report |
MGT9202 |
7 |
60 |
YES |
14 weeks |
N |
YES |
100% |
0% |
0% |
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NotesStudents must pass all modules worth at least 100 CAT points, including MGT7158 before they can begin their Dissertation MGT9152 or Consultancy Project MGT9202. |