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International Human Resource Management at University of Bedfordshire - UCAS

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Course summary

An organisation’s success may depend on how well it enables its employees to become skilled, committed and empowered to grow. This course develops you as an HR specialist with an international outlook, able to meet these management challenges. You gain a high level of practical knowledge and develop the expertise to make an invaluable contribution to effective organisational management on a course where you explore the latest ideas at operational and strategic levels and learn to recognise the people management implications of corporate decisions and goals. Facilities and specialist equipment

  • State-of-the-art business suite equipped with industry-standard hardware and software
  • Access to learning resources and simulations from Harvard Business Publishing
  • Business pods, boardroom areas and IT suites designed to simulate a professional office environment
Your student experience Block delivery, year-round entry points and intermediate qualifications help you fit study around your other commitments. Our business and management courses rank 4th overall in their subject field in the Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey 2024, with top 3 rankings for teaching, engagement, learning community and course organisation. Learn from highly qualified academics who play an active role in the field of human resource management (HRM), using their engagement in research, conferences and consultancy to shape their teaching and expose you to the latest industry developments. Our faculty’s on-going industry interaction shapes course delivery and ensures you keep up to date with the latest trends and developments in the field. Benefit from a practice-led curriculum that utilises case studies, projects and industry collaboration to prepare you to tackle real-world HRM challenges. Assessments are linked to live projects with regional employers, opening up opportunities for networking, work placements and future collaboration. Solve real-life HRM and business problems with the University’s Research and Innovation Service (RIS), where you can assist businesses, from start-ups to established corporations, to up-skill and innovate. Develop key career-focused, transferable skills including critical evaluation; initiative and enterprise; effective communication; and decision making. Engage in our Global Guest Speaker series, which draws in high-profile experts and business leaders from organisations such as TUI, the European Commission and the Association of Project Management (APM). Take part in field visits to subject-relevant sites and exhibitions.

Modules

• Business Dissertation (MAR042-6) Compulsory • Employment Law In A Global Context (LAW042-6) Compulsory • Leading People In Creative Teams (SHR079-6) Compulsory • Performance Achievement Planning (BSS072-6) Compulsory • Strategic Management (BSS050-6) Compulsory • Talent Resourcing And Development (SHR080-6) Compulsory Every effort is made to ensure this information is accurate at the point of publication on the UCAS website. For the most up-to-date information, please refer to our website.

Assessment method

A number of different assessment methods will contribute to your development and will enhance your employability. We consider it essential that comprehensive feedback is provided in due time so it is integrated in your learning process. When group work is required, the marks given will be individual following the University of Bedfordshire's regulatory scheme. In some cases, different kinds of assessment may be used in combination, making sure however that there are no hidden tasks. The intensive character of this Course's delivery as it is outlined in its Teaching and Learning philosophy is consistent with the needs of todays world for graduates who accumulate knowledge fast and are able to express the outcome of this process in a way that is meaningful and comprehensive. After Induction, a week of intensive direct contact time followed by your own contribution through individual learning, which will take you to your first assessment point. At the end of your six-week block, your final assessment will be due. The end-of-unit examinations focus primarily on critical discussion of theory and current practice and provide the reassurance of guaranteed student authorship, and a true measure of your own ability and understanding. This will be a demanding but very rewarding experience. The overall underpinning assessment strategy on this course tests the intended learning outcomes through exposing students to a range of assessment types. The aim is to develop both knowledge and skills to support students' entry to employment as confident managers .The units on this course therefore use varied combination of types of assessments for both formative and summative purposes to enrich the learning experience. The range of assessments used for this course includes:

  • Written Examination or Class Test: Questions in these exams always promote critical thinking and help you gradually develop your ability to apply, analyse, synthesize and evaluate.
  • Individual Written Report or Essays: Your knowledge and skills are developed when you undertake the task of writing an individual report and the whole process contributes to your improvement when it comes to conducting postgraduate level research and developing your enterprise. The ability to perform literature informed research, to review and evaluate the relevant sources and to use an appropriate methodology in order to analyse and evaluate the relevant concepts is being assessed.
  • Case Study Examination: You will apply your knowledge in the context of a specific case Oral Presentation: A number of transferable skills will be developed including the ability to present your findings in a professional, clear and concise manner.
- Reflective Report: Evaluating your own contribution to a team is essential in the context of this course but in the workplace as well - Dissertation / Professional Practice / Live Project: Regardless of which masters capstone experience you opt for, you will have to produce an individual, independent piece of work. You will be asked to identify the research question or problem under investigation, review the relevant literature, and develop a sound methodology in order to explore the problem, proceed with the analysis, discuss your findings and make recommendations. It is the capstone of this course and builds on the knowledge and skills acquired in all Units. It will be one of the most challenging but yet enjoyable and rewarding experiences you will encounter.


Entry requirements

Applicants should have a good undergraduate degree at Honours level, or equivalent


Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

For information on the 2025 fees and scholarships please refer to our website, https://www.beds.ac.uk/howtoapply/money/fees/

Sponsorship information

For information on postgraduate funding, please visit: https://www.beds.ac.uk/howtoapply/postgraduatestudy/postgraduate-fees-and-funding

International Human Resource Management at University of Bedfordshire - UCAS