Human Resource Management

Robert Gordon University
Postgraduate MSc Full-time 12 Months Business and management studies

About this course

This CIPD (level 7) accredited Human Resource Management course will prepare you for the management of people and human resources in a global context. You will gain the relevant knowledge and skills to become an effective line manager or HR professional and meet the needs of rapidly changing organisations.

Studying this CIPD accredited Master’s course provides the dual benefits of academic study at Postgraduate level with acquiring recognised professional CIPD credentials and membership.

How to gather and apply evidence to HR management issues and putting theory into practice are key features of the course. You will consider issues such as organisational behaviour, equality, diversity and inclusion, the employee life cycle and how HR can contribute to the strategic development of an organisation.

Elective modules such as Digitalisation and Human Resource Analytics are now included giving you the opportunity to personalise your learning in line with your current needs and future aspirations. Elective modules are subject to availability.

This course offers the opportunity to extend your study by a year to complete a 48 week work placement. Evidence suggests that graduates who can demonstrate relevant work experience have a better chance of securing a graduate level job.

Study Options

This course is available in 7 study options:

Full-time Shown above

Duration: 12 Months

Qualification: MSc

Location: Aberdeen

Part-time

Duration: 36 Months

Qualification: MSc

Location: Aberdeen

Online study

Duration: 36 Months

Qualification: MSc

Location: Aberdeen

Online study

Duration: 12 Months

Qualification: MSc

Location: Aberdeen

Part-time

Duration: 24 Months

Qualification: MSc

Location: Aberdeen

Online study

Duration: 24 Months

Qualification: MSc

Location: Aberdeen

Full-time Shown above

Duration: 24 Months

Qualification: MSc

Location: Aberdeen

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

1136 Human resource managers and directors
3571 Human resources and industrial relations officers
3582 Health and safety managers and officers
3574 Other vocational and industrial trainers
3573 Information technology trainers

Course Details

Qualification
MSc
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
12 Months
Start Date
2025
Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Aberdeen
Scheme
Postgraduate
Subjects
Business and management studies