Human Resource Management

Nottingham Trent University
Postgraduate MSc Full-time 1 Year Business and management studies

About this course

Our MSc Human Resource Management (HRM) course is ideal for students from any academic discipline who want to build a successful career in the HR area. This course is approved by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), equipping you with the in-depth knowledge and practical skills required in today’s competitive market.

During your studies, you will explore a full range of HRM approaches, techniques and methodologies. The modules will provide you with a solid grounding in HRM and its practice in contemporary organisations. You'll gain internationally-relevant skills that create career opportunities in consultancy, recruitment, training and other HR roles which facilitate global business.

Why study this degree?

  • More and more employers around the world are recognising the value of CIPD qualifications. Stand out from the crowd with this degree placing you ahead of your peers.

  • Pick a specialist optional module which will develop your skills and knowledge in the academic area that particularly interests you.

  • You will complete a hands-on project; giving you a fantastic opportunity to use the theories and knowledge you've gained to produce a meaningful piece of work. Projects include Consultancy Experience Project, Internship, Business Research Project and Global Experience Project.

  • Typically, these routes are made up of students from over 25 different countries, which means you will have a truly international learning experience.

  • You will complete a comprehensive development programme, which includes a short residential team-building course, usually held in the Peak District.

  • NTU’s teaching and learning is gold-rated by the government’s Teaching Excellence Framework – that means you can count on outstanding teaching and learning, an education that’s truly focused on the workplace, and fantastic support in and outside of the classroom.

    Nottingham Business School is proud to have achieved the prestigious triple crown of international accreditations, with EQUIS, AACSB and AMBA. This is the highest international benchmark of excellence for business schools. The School is one of only nine UK business schools recognised as a PRME Champion, and held up as an exemplar by the United Nations Principles of Responsible Management Education (PRME). We are also accredited by the Small Business Charter and we hold accreditations from a range of professional bodies that recognise the quality of our teaching and research.

  • Study Options

    This course is available in 2 study options:

    Full-time with year in industry

    Duration: 2 Years

    Qualification: MSc

    Location: Nottingham

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 1 Year

    Qualification: MSc

    Location: Nottingham

    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
    1 Year
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Nottingham
    Scheme
    Postgraduate
    Subjects
    Business and management studies