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Human Resource Management (E87) at Open University - UCAS

Open University

Degree level: Postgraduate
Awarded by: The Open University

Human Resource Management (E87) (Taught)

Course summary

This qualification begins by examining the research and theory about the work of HR professionals, helps develop the skills needed to be an effective HR professional. You’ll explore the contexts within which HR strategies and policies are developed, the choices an organisation may make about its HR strategy, and the implications of adopting the different strategies. There is also an analytical element as you’ll learn how to manage people effectively and responsibly through analytics. The compulsory modules lay the foundations for choosing between looking at the concepts of employment relations and employee engagement or how coaching and mentoring supports learning in the workplace. Key features of the course • Gain an understanding of the HR professional’s role, addressing ethical dilemmas, EDI (Equality, Diversity and Inclusion), inclusivity, diversity and sustainable HR management. • Develop essential people management skills such as interviewing, training, and managing performance. • Learn to manage people effectively and responsibly using people analytics.analytical techniques • Option to include a focus on either employee relations or workplace learning.

Modules

You'll study the following:

  • The role of the human resource professional
  • Human resource management in context
  • Managing people effectively and responsibly through analytics
You'll choose between:
  • Employment relations and employee engagement
- Workplace learning with coaching and mentoring


Entry requirements

You must hold a bachelors degree awarded by a recognised UK university, or equivalent. You will need to be able to draw on experience of working in or with organisations. This experience can be drawn from a wide range of situations such as employment in public and private sector organisations and in self-employed or voluntary roles. Your spoken and written English must be of an adequate standard for postgraduate study. If English is not your first language, we recommend that you will need a minimum score of 6.5 under the International English Language Testing System (IELTS).


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

As fees for individual modules can vary, the total cost you pay for your qualification depends on the modules you choose to study. For further information about fees, please refer to the course description on The Open University website.
Human Resource Management (E87) at Open University - UCAS