Course summary

As part of this course, you’ll: • Further your knowledge and understanding of learning and people development, managerial and business practices • Critically evaluate and apply theory and techniques to a complex business issue in this field • Gain a strategic perspective on learning and people development practice in an organisational context • Practise making ethical and informed quantitative and qualitative professional judgements • Further develop creativity and transferable skills in an organisational and/or professional setting with awareness of inclusivity, sensitivity to equality, diversity, and culture Follow our Leeds Business School Twitter account for news and updates. This course has been developed in-line with Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development’s (CIPD) standards. You’ll need to already have achieved a postgraduate diploma in learning and development, and membership of the CIPD at Level 7. Research-led teaching Our teaching is informed by research and professional practice. Specialist dissertation tutors will teach research methods and support you to identify and refine your dissertation topic. Your dissertation supervisor will work with you on a one-to-one basis to help you produce your dissertation proposal and final thesis. Your academic community You’ll be encouraged to participate in the academic and practitioner communities by attending academic conferences, CIPD conferences and events, and the Leeds Business School Guest Lecture programme.