MSc Human Resource Management Programme Specification 2024-25

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2	Programme Specifications 2024-25
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5	Programme Title			MSc Human Resource Management
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7	This document applies to students who commenced the programme(s) in:			2024			Award type			MSc
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9	What level is this qualification?			Level 7			Length of programme			1 Year
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11	Mode of study (Full / Part Time)			Full Time
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13	Will the programme use standard University semester dates?			Yes			For York Online programmes, will standard dates for such programmes be used?			N/A
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15	Awarding institution			University of York			Board of Studies for the programme			School for Business and Society
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17	Lead department			School for Business and Society			Other contributing departments			N/A
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19	Language of study and assessment			English			Language(s) of assessment			English
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21	Is this a campus-based or online programme?			Campus based
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23	Partner organisations
24	If there are any partner organisations involved in the delivery of the programme, please outline the nature of their involvement. You may wish to refer to the Policy on Collaborative Provision
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27	Reference points
28	Please state relevant reference points consulted in the design of this programme (for example, relevant documentation setting out PSRB requirements; the University's Frameworks for Programme Design (UG or PGT); QAA Subject Benchmark Statements; QAA Qualifications and Credit Frameworks).
29	QAA Subject Benchmark statement for Business Management (2019). University Framework for programme design (23/24 onwards). AACSB accreditation standards. CIPD accreditation standards.
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31	Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning
32	Will this programme involve any exemptions from the University Policy and Procedures on Credit Transfer and the Recognition of Prior Learning? If so, please specify and give a rationale
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35	Exceptions to Regulations
36	Please detail any exceptions to University Award Regulations and Frameworks that need to be approved (or are already approved) for this programme. This should include any that have been approved for related programmes and should be extended to this programme.
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39	Internal Transfers
40	Please use the boxes below to specify if transfers into / out of the programme from / to other programmes within the University are possible by indicating yes or no and listing any restrictions. These boxes can also be used to highlight any common transfer routes which it would be useful for students to know.
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42		Transfers in:	N/A				Transfers out:	N/A
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44	Statement of Purpose
45	Please briefly outline the overall aims of the programme. This should clarify to a prospective student why they should choose this programme, what it will provide to them and what benefits they will gain from completing it.
46	Understanding how to recruit, select, retain and develop employees effectively is increasingly important if organisations are to achieve a sustainable competitive advantage, particularly in a global business environment which is becoming ever more turbulent. As a graduate of the MSc in HRM, you will be equipped with the skills and the knowledge to prepare you for entering roles in employment relations and within the contemporary HRM function, in the UK and in international settings. You will be able to use these skills in your role as an HR professional through developing and shaping HR strategy and integrating it with broader business strategies. You will develop a strong understanding of how the contemporary HRM function contributes to sustainable performance within and across a range of organisational contexts, whilst being aware of how to respond appropriately to the interests and needs of both internal and external stakeholders. You will gain an appreciation for the pertinence of undertaking the HR role in a manner that respects employment relationships and which nurtures a supportive work environment for a diverse workforce. The MSc HRM will enhance your ability and confidence to respond decisively to business demands with relevant and evidence-based HR solutions. Completion of the MSc in HRM can facilitate progression into a broad spectrum of both general and specialist management and HR roles such as: HR consultancy, employment relations, talent management, recruitment and selection specialisms, or management consultancy roles.
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54	If there are additional awards associated with the programme upon which students can register, please specify the Statement of Purpose for that programme. This will be most relevant for PGT programmes with exit awards that are also available as entry points. Use additional rows to include more than one additional award. Do not include years in industry / abroad (for which there are separate boxes).
55	Exit Award Title			Is the exit award also available as an entry point?	Outcomes: what will the student be able to do on exit with this award?				Specify the module diet that the student will need to complete to obtain this exit award
56	Postgraduate Certificate in Human Resource Management			Exit	Students will have begun to develop an understanding of the concepts behind the PLOs, but will not have fully achieved them				-To gain this qualification, students will have to accumulate 60 credits from the core modules and optional module.
57	Postgradaute Diploma in Human Resource Management			Exit	Students will have begun to develop an understanding of the concepts behind the PLOs, but will not have fully achieved them				- To gain this qualification students will have to gain 120 credits from the core and option modules
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59	Programme Learning Outcomes
60	What are the programme learning outcomes (PLOs) for the programme? (Normally a minimum of 6, maximum of 8). Taken together, these outcomes should capture the distinctive features of the programme and represent the outcomes that students progressively develop in the programme and achieve at graduation. PLOs should be worded to follow the stem 'Graduates will be able to...'
61	1	Analyse and evaluate the full spectrum of contemporary HR functions, using knowledge of cutting-edge HRM theories, approaches and methods (and by critically considering historical, social and ethical factors at play in contemporary organisations) in order to support the workforce to facilitate improved organisational performance.
62	2	Demonstrate an advanced understanding of skills and knowledge relevant to international HR contexts in order to uphold the professional principles of HR in diverse contexts, both within and across organisations and cultures.
63	3	Provide clear and accurate information on contemporary HR issues to a range of stakeholders by defining, managing, synthesising and interpreting complex organisational data from multiple sources.
64	4	Appropriately identify and apply problem-solving processes and a range of HR metrics to tailor HR solutions to address complex business problems.
65	5	Assess and manage multi-faceted individual and organisational HR challenges so as to nurture a supportive work environment by respecting the employment relationship, and balance the demands of complex HR operations.
66	6	Identify, evaluate and actively promote the role of HRM in developing and shaping strategies to encourage sustainable and ethical practices within organisations
67	7	Critically reflect on the learning process in order to identify areas to be targeted in order to achieve continuing personal and professional development goals.
68	8	Identify and independently investigate a significant problem in the domain of HRM, deploying appropriate research methods to present a substantial, in-depth critical analysis of the problem in written form.
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70	Diverse entry routes
71	Detail how you would support students from diverse entry routes to transition into the programme. For example, disciplinary knowledge and conventions of the discipline, language skills, academic and writing skills, lab skills, academic integrity.
72	Inclusive learning and teaching in the HRM programme are rooted in the need to engage students of different identities, backgrounds, skills and knowledge using various resources. A robust structure of academic skills support has been integrated into the HRM programme. In coordination with the academic skills support unit, our students are supported with language, critical writing, and other academic skills needed to transition into the programme and progress smoothly. These support systems cover workshops, open office interactions, formative assessments, and individualised support.
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76	Inclusion
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78	Please confirm by ticking the box on the right that the design, content and delivery of the programme will support students from all backgrounds to succeed. This refers to the University's duties under the Equality Act 2010. You may wish to refer to the optional Inclusive Learning self-assessment tools to support reflection on this issue.										TRUE
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80	Employability
81	Please give a brief overview - no more than 5 sentences - of how the programmes helps develop students' employability. Your Faculty Employability Manager can help reflection on this issue. This statement will be used by Marketing as the basis for external content with respect to employability.
82	By completing the programme, students will gain an appreciation for the pertinence of undertaking the HR role in a manner that respects employment relationships and which nurtures a supportive work environment for a diverse workforce. The MSc HRM will enhance students' ability and confidence to respond decisively to business demands with relevant and evidence-based HR solutions. Completion of the MSc in HRM can facilitate progression into a broad spectrum of both general and specialist management and HR roles such as: HR consultancy, employment relations, talent management, recruitment and selection specialisms, or management consultancy roles.
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89	Are you offering any variations of this programme, such as additional years abroad or industry?
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91	Year abroad			FALSE		Will the year abroad programme be available directly via UCAS; for students to transfer in having entered the main programme; or both?				Not needed
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93	Year in industry			FALSE		Will the year in industry programme be available directly via UCAS; for students to transfer in having entered the main programme; or both?				Not needed
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95	Year in enterprise			FALSE
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97	Placement year			FALSE
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100	Description of Structure