Personnel and Development, MA

The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) has fully accredited this evening programme against its new professional standards via the 'HR Profession Map' giving students the opportunity to obtain Chartered (Full) Membership. The MA is designed to meet the knowledge standards plus develop the behaviour standards of both the university and the professional body for personnel professionals. It helps students to become adaptable, well-informed and proficient in a range of managerial skills, as well as become attuned to lifelong learning. This programme provides students with a systematic knowledge and a critical awareness of current problems and insights in the discipline of personnel and development.

The programme is designed to be studied in a systematic and incremental manner. Students already possessing Graduate or Chartered CIPD qualifications may enter the programme in the final year and complete a number of 'top up' courses to complete the MA qualification.

All our CIPD accredited programmes are run on an evening only basis usually on Mondays and Wednesdays. There will be two daytime workshops each academic year usually on a Thursday and Friday.

We are developing a full-time programme which would run as above, but additional classes on Monday and Wednesday afternoons. Further updates will occur when additional information is available. Full-time mode is currently subject to approval.

School

Business

Location

Greenwich Campus

Attendance

2 years part-time 1 year full-time (subject to approval)

Entry Requirements

Applicants must have:

An Undergraduate Degree at 2.2 or above (ideally with two years relevant work experience).

OR the leadership and management qualification of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD). (This will provide some exemptions)

OR an equivalent qualification. (Please contact the Programme Leader to discuss)

• Students with any previous CIPD qualifications are welcome to enter the programme at appropriate points.

• International students require an IELTS score of 7.0 (with no component score less than 6.5).

Assessment

Students are assessed through examinations, coursework and a dissertation. Students must complete a Continuing Professional Development portfolio for the MA.

Professional recognition

The MA leads to full Chartered Membership of the CIPD.

Career options

Graduate may pursue opportunities in personnel management and HR-related disciplines.

Content

Developing Skills for Business Leadership (15 credits)
HR Context (15 credits)
Leading, Managing, and Developing People (15 credits)
Foundations of Scholarship and Research Methods (15 credits)
Resourcing and Talent Management (15 credits)
Reward Management (15 credits)
Human Resource Strategy (15 credits)
Dissertation (45 credits)
Learning and Talent Development (15 credits)
Employee Relations or Employment Regulation (15 credits)

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