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School of Management
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University of Bradford
Master of Science
[Framework for Higher Education Qualifications
level M]
Master of Science in Human Resource
Management
EQUIS
1 yr full time
General Business and Management
September 2005
Original: April 2004
Revised: July 2008
Philosophy
In accordance with the University’s mission ‘Making Knowledge Work’, the School of
Management aims to provide a programme in HRM that educate individuals as human
resource managers, employment specialists, potential academics and policy makers and
thus improve the quality of management as a profession.
MSc Human Resource Management
The MSc in Human Resource Management aims to give students a thorough grounding in
the area of HRM, its particular aim being to develop the critical and analytical skills
required by someone dealing with employment and work issues in a global and changing
environment. The Masters aims to reflect up to date research and empirical developments
in the area of HRM: reflecting best practice and innovative thinking and research in HRM
education and practice. The course contains an international dimension and will provide
students with an insight into the complex nature of people management and regulation.
Programme Aims
With regard to teaching and learning these are to:
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Provide a supportive, structured environment in which students are encouraged to
develop independent learning skills
Develop subject knowledge and understanding, and provide training in discipline
skills to enable graduates to pursue further programmes of study or careers in
management or related practice
Develop personal transferable skills to enable graduates to pursue further
programmes of study or careers in non-cognate fields.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the programme, you will be able to demonstrate:
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A critical knowledge of the core functions, developments and issues in HRM
An international perspective on HRM, the changing dynamics of employment, and a
systematic understanding of the context on which they occur.
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An understanding of HRM which is sensitive to the business, social and international
environment of contemporary societies and labour markets.
A wide range of management skills and techniques for creative thinking, problem
solving and decision making
Experience of interpersonal skills of communication, negotiation, leadership and
teamwork, through group work and team-building activities
An international perspective on employment, work and related management and
policy activities
Curriculum
The programme is of one-year duration, and starts in September of each year. Attendance
is required during the week and, on occasions, at weekends, in the evening and during
vacation periods. The programme is organised into three phases. In phase one, units
cover the functional disciplines of management and are common to all the School’s
masters programmes. They provide the knowledge, skills and techniques that are
fundamental to the whole area of management and are the foundation for the subsequent
elective programme. In phase two, you will study a combination of compulsory and
elective modules offered either weekly or in four or five-day blocks. The final phase
involves the completion of a management dissertation.
Phase 1
The following modules are taken in phase 1:
Module Code
MAN4154M
MAN4134M
MAN4222M
MAN4139M
MAN4146M
MAN4148M
MAN4254M
Module Title
Accounting and Finance
Business Economics
Human Resource Management
International Business Environment
Marketing
Research Methods
Management in Context (An Introduction)
Credit
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
Core/Opti
on
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
Phase 2.
In phase 2, you will study a combination of four compulsory modules (see below) and one
optional/elective module. Details of the MSc Module Catalogue can be found in Appendix
1. Compulsory electives are listed below. Note: a choice of between 15-20 Masters
electives from the catalogue are offered in any one academic year.
Module Code
MAN4221M
MAN4219M
MAN4220M
MAN4144M
Module Title
Human Resource Development
Diversity in Work and Organisations
Employee Relations
Management of Change
Credit
10
10
10
10
Core/Opti
on
C
C
C
C
Phase 3.
Module Code
MAN4018Z
Module Title
Masters Dissertation
Credit
60
Core/Opti
on
C
The dissertation
The dissertation is an extended piece of written work of up to 22,000 words involving an
original and in-depth investigation of a specific HRM issue. Guidance on dissertation
choice and supervision is provided during the Research Methods module, thus giving you
the opportunity to prepare in advance for phase three.
Teaching, Learning and Assessment
Teaching on the full-time programme involves a combination of formal lectures, group
discussions, tutorials, seminars and directed reading. Generally the programmes aim to
integrate applied and theoretical knowledge with assessment processes that test both
knowledge of the disciplines plus their application and limitations. Each course represents
approximately 100 hours' study time of which typically 24 hours is contact time with the
course tutor(s) and the remaining 76 hours is made up of pre-reading, directed reading,
preparatory work and assessment.
Methods of assessment are varied and linked to learning requirements. They include
closed book examination, essays, coursework assignments and case studies.
Assessment Regulations – a summary
The University of Bradford Postgraduate Regulations for Taught Programmes can be
found on the web at
http://www.brad.ac.uk/admin/acsec/QA_Hbk/Postgrad_Taught_Regs.html. You are
advised to make yourself familiar with these.
The School operates a non-numerical assessment system. All assessment (coursework
and examination) is graded as below:
AD
B
C
D
EF
Pass with Distinction
Pass with Merit
Pass
Marginal Fair
Poor Fail
Assessment – Awards
The determination of awards is via a credit count where to gain a Masters degree all
subjects should be completed at Pass level or not more than 20 credits condoned as
Marginal fails.
On successful completion of 60 credits students are eligible for the award of a
Postgraduate Certificate. On successful completion of 120 credits are eligible for the
award of a Postgraduate Diploma.
Students with 100 credits at the Pass with Distinction level including any dissertation and
who has completed all subjects at Pass level will be eligible for a Masters with distinction.
Students with 100 or more credits at the Pass with Merit level including any dissertation,
not more than 20 credits condoned as Marginal fails and no Poor Fails, will be eligible for a
Masters with merit. Further information on award and progression is available on request.
Admission requirements
Applications for the School’s taught postgraduate programmes are made directly to the
School and are processed through the recruitment office. Applicants will normally have a
first degree awarded by an approved UK or overseas university, not necessarily in business
or management studies. The School recognises that there are able students who lack the
usual academic qualifications but have appropriate professional qualifications, such cases
are considered individually on merit.
All non-UK applicants are required to provide proof of proficiency in English Language (a
score of at least 6.5 in the IELTS test of English and 240/580 computer based/written in
TOEFL) unless their first degree was taught in English.
Learning resources
The School of Management is a self-contained facility, some 2½ miles from the main
University campus.
Its activities are supported by its own library dedicated to
management, a language laboratory, a bookshop and a dedicated computer services
centre. Study assistance is provided in the form of Blackboard, a virtual learning
environment.
Student support and guidance
Guidance is provided by both the Directors of Study and the School of Management
Programme Team. Each Masters student is allocated a Personal tutor. International
students can take advantage of the support and advice offered at University level by the
International office. You will benefit from the assistance of a dedicated Effective Learning
Officer and are able to take advantage of the language lessons available at the School to
improve your language skills. You are also able to take advantage of Careers advice via
the University Careers service and the Schools Careers advisor.
Disclaimer
The curriculum may change subject to the University’s course approval, monitoring and
review procedures.
Further Information
If you would like more information about the University of Bradford, please check the
undergraduate prospectus at http://www.brad.ac.uk.
For further information about the School of Management please contact:
Bradford University School of Management, Emm Lane, Bradford BD9 4JL
Tel: +44 (0)1274 234393 Fax: +44 (0)1274 546866 E-mail: management@bradford.ac.uk
or go to http://www.bradford.ac.uk/acad/management/external/people.php
The School of Management is a school of the University of Bradford
Appendix 1 - MSc Elective Catalogue
Module Code
MAN4251M
MAN4218M
MAN4135M
MAN4219M
MAN4220M
MAN4138M
MAN4221M
MAN4222M
MAN4189M
MAN4276M
MAN4140M
MAN4141M
MAN4190M
MAN4144M
MAN4145M
MAN4147M
MAN4150M
MAN4151M
MAN4152M
MAN4169M
MAN4153M
Module Title
Consumer Behaviour
Corporate Marketing
Cross-Cultural Management
Diversity in Work and Organisations
Employee Relations
European Business Management
Human Resource Development
Human Resource Management
Intellectual Property in International Business
International Business in Emerging Economies
International Business Strategy
International Financial Management
International Financial Markets and Instruments
Management of Change
Managing International Development
Marketing Communications
Services Marketing
Strategic Accounting
Strategic Financial Management
Strategic Management
Strategic Marketing
Comp/Optional
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
C
C
C
O