Human Resource Management and Training MSc, by distance learning

This Master's in HR management and training gives you the flexibility to work from home, so you don’t fall behind in your professional life. We’ll show you how to help organisations and employees progress – at both a national and international level.

This degree provides insight into human resource management and training within the context of organisations at a national and international level. You will study the way in which employee and organisational development are closely related to HR topics such as recruitment, performance appraisal, teamwork and motivation.

The MSc in Human Resource Management and Training will equip you with the professional knowledge and skills to engage critically with theories and practices around training and learning in the workplace and the role of the human resources practitioner. You will develop a critical understanding of the issues and problems associated with implementing practices aimed at enhancing employee performance and organisational competitiveness. You will also develop your practical transferable skills which are invaluable in the workplace, such as oral and written presentations, problem-solving, team-working, self-appraisal, and independence in the planning and management of your learning.

The course has been designed to meet your needs if you are either a newly-qualified graduate or an experienced professional looking to enhance your career prospects.

We have over 30 years experience of in offering distance learning education that gives you the flexibility to fit your study around existing commitments and enhance your career prospects without having to leave employment.

Why Leicester?

• We have over 30 years of experience offering flexible, distance learning management and human resource management education.
• You'll have the opportunity to visit the School of Business to attend our week-long Leicester Masterclass held every August at Brookfield. The Leicester Masterclass is a great opportunity to meet your tutors and network with your distance-learning students.
• At Leicester, you will be taught by leading experts, who have both an excellent academic reputation and real-world experience.
• The School of Business attracts students and academics from all over the world, ensuring a truly global feel and letting you become part of an inclusive, diverse and professional international network.

Teaching and learning

Teaching

As a distance learning student, you will receive support throughout the course from module tutors and personal tutors.

You will use module study books available electronically via Blackboard, our virtual learning environment. This will give you online access to materials to support each module and discussion forums hosted by module tutors.

You will be invited to attend our Leicester Masterclass held on campus at the University. This week-long programme of lectures, activities and workshops takes place every August/September and is open to students on any School of Business distance learning course at any point in their studies.

Assessment

You will be assessed at the end of each module by a written assignment of 4,000-5,000 words. Your final piece of work, the dissertation, will be 16,000-20,000 words.

Distance Learning

Online learning is an important feature of this course, therefore it is essential that you have reliable, regular access to the internet (preferably with a broadband connection) in order to participate.

As a distance learning student, you will have access to the University Library's electronic service, the Leicester Digital Library, which includes a large number of e-journals and e-books.

If you live close to Leicester you can, of course, visit the Library and the School of Business facilities in person. For UK-based students who wish to use other libraries, we can issue you with a card which allows you to do so. This is a national scheme which allows distance learning students to borrow material from up to three other participating libraries.

Modules

Firstly you take a non-credit bearing module Academic Practice before moving on to study:

• Employee Development and Workplace Learning
• Managing Human Resources in a Business Context
• Implementing Improvements in Organisational Performance
• Managing Change and Technology at Work
• Research Methods and Dissertation

The modules shown represent choices available to current students. The range of modules available and the content of any individual module may change in future years.

Our business, management and human resource management courses have been developed with the professional in mind and offer many opportunities for career enhancement. Our courses are both intellectually stimulating and relevant to career needs, a fact endorsed by over 20,000 School of Business graduates from over 100 countries.

Studying for a distance learning qualification can help your career prospects – you will gain deeper knowledge and high-end skills that will set you apart. Studying with us gives a clear signal to employers. It demonstrates that you have the spark, ambition and commitment to take your career to the next level. Your employer will also benefit directly from your newly acquired understanding and capabilities.

By taking the MSc in Human Resource Management and Training, you will acquire the latest academic and professional knowledge in the areas of recruitment, selection, managing labour relations, training and career development, and employee and organisational development, which will enhance your professional development and career prospects. The course has been designed to meet the needs of newly qualified graduates as well as experienced professionals looking to enhance their career prospects.