Course Catalogue

The aim of MA in Strategic People Management and Practice is to support you to develop the knowledge requirements in human resource management (HRM) which align with and map to the core knowledge and core behaviour membership standards of the CIPD Profession Map at Chartered Level. By the end of the programme participants will have extended their HRM knowledge through: Contribute to the development and implementation of HRM strategy in a range of organisational contexts. Critically evaluate organisational HRM strategy and practice within complex and rapidly changing business environments. Critically appraise the added value of HRM policies and practices to contemporary organisations. Synthesise and analyse complex information from a variety of sources and evaluate its relevance. Critically reflect on experience and learning, skills attainment and undertaking continuous professional development (CPD) and lifelong learning. Completion allows Student or Associate members to upgrade to Chartered Member on achievement of the required practitioner experience. The upgrade function is managed by CIPD with programme team support

Formal classes enable a range of teaching methods - lectures, case studies, groupwork, class discussions, presentations. Digital content and engagement via the VLE and supported by CITRIX Self directed learning is encouraged to develop depth of understanding and independence Intellectual skills are assessed formatively through group and individual contributions in class. Summative assessment is through coursework, examinations, portfolio of skills development, research proposal and dissertation. These are detailed in module and programme documentation. Intellectual skills are developed through the use of case studies, data analysis and the critique of literature and journal articles. Group work and in class discussions encourage the application of concepts to organisational context. Self directed and digitally enhanced learning encourages curiosity and independent learning. Analysis of academic and professional skills development forms part of the Skills development module. Intellectual skills are assessed formatively through group and individual contributions in class. Summative assessment is through coursework, examinations, unseen assessments, portfolio of skills development, research proposal and dissertation. These are detailed in module and programme documentation. The applied nature of the programme and its assessment encourages the development of professional and practical skills through comparative organisational practice via class discussion and case studies. Practitioner speakers and some attendance at CIPD events encourage the development of skills for those students who are aspirational rather than currently employed within HR or HR related work. Discussion boards and digital communities further support the development of practical skills Practical skills are assessed formatively through group and individual contributions in class. Summative assessment is through presentations, case studies, unseen assessments, portfolio of skills development, research proposal and dissertation. These are detailed in module and programme documentation. Transferable skills are developed through the use of case studies, data analysis and the critique of literature and journal articles. Group work and in class discussions encourage the application of concepts to organisational context. Self directed and digitally enhanced learning encourages curiosity and independent learning. Analysis of academic and professional skills development forms part of the Skills development module. Transferable skills are assessed formatively through group and individual contributions in class. Summative assessment is through presentations, case studies, unseen assessments, portfolio of skills development, research proposal and dissertation. These are detailed in module and programme documentation.

Part time students are normally employed in HR or HR related roles and are encouraged to enhance their work related learning through application of academic framework concepts to developing responses to organisational issues. They are also encouraged to attend and contribute to CIPD events and learning activities and these are advertised to students via email, programme materials and social media.