Postgraduate - Glasgow Caledonian University

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MSc/PgD Human Resource Management
Contact: The Admissions Team
E: mschrm@gcal.ac.uk
T: +44(0)141 331 3417
W: www.caledonian.ac.uk/cbs
This programme is designed for students who wish a career in Human Resource Management
and require a qualification which will assist them to gain entry at a professional level.
The programme provides a recognised qualification that will facilitate the career development of the
student as an HR practitioner. The programme allows students to demonstrate deep knowledge and
understanding of HR within a wider organisational and contextual framework.
By the end of this programme, students will have gained a broad knowledge of managerial activities
as well as specialised HR areas. Great emphasis throughout the programme is on the translation of student
learning to the work situation and the development of (HR) professional, managerial and employability skills.
Modules have a skills element which is assessed separately from any written requirements. Effort has been
made to ensure students engage in ‘real life’ issues through, for example, case studies, investigative projects
and exposure to best practice.
Both full and part-time students have the opportunity to ‘add value’ to their work/organisations
through a management research project or a Dissertation. Varied teaching styles and methods are used in
the programme which enhance the learning process and encourage students to be actively involved in
structuring and reflecting on their own learning experience. There is a constructive and positive staff/student
relationship throughout the programme.
The successful completion of the programmes lead to Chartered Institute of Personnel Development
(CIPD) accreditation for Graduate Membership.
A key feature for full-time students is the work placement. Students are placed in the HR function of
a local organisation. The placement is an integral part of the learning process where students study and
evaluate a particular HRM issue, and produce a management report or dissertation on their research.
Graduates in recent years have enjoyed a high rate of success in gaining professional employment
in a diverse range of sectors with companies such as GlaxoSmithKline, ScottishPower and BT. Graduates of
the part-time programme have gone on to develop new careers through internal and external promotion.
Applicants should have one of the following qualifications:
• A business or business-related Hons degree (e.g. psychology, sociology)
• Postgraduate Diploma in another relevant area (e.g. public management) or an MBA
• A relevant HND in a business or business-related area plus at least two years experience in an HR
related area
• Non-standard applicants who do not meet any of the above criteria or who have lower levels of
qualifications, such as the CIPD Certificate in Personnel Practice or Certificate in Training Practice will
be considered, but will be required to demonstrate at least three years experience in an HR related
occupation
• Applicants for the part-time programme will normally work in an HR capacity
A member of the programme team will interview suitably qualified applicants.
Mode of Study & Duration:
Full-time: Two 15 week Semesters plus
Dissertation
Part-time: One day per week or afternoon
and evening mode. Five 15 week Semesters
plus Dissertation
Number of Places:
Full-time: 25
Part-time: 55
UK/EU Fees & Funding:
A limited number of SAAS awards may be
available for full-time students
Full-time: £4,450 (2008/09 fees)
Application:
Download a form from our website on
www.caledonian.ac.uk/postgrad
For further information, see page 124 or use
the paper form at the back of this prospectus
Programme Structure:
Year 1 (Part-time)/Semester A (Fulltime):
People Management; Managing
Activities; The Human Resource Manager’s
Environment; Managing Information;
Principles and Practice of HRM; Employment
Law; Research Design (FT only).
Year 2 (Part-time)/Semester B (Fulltime):
Resourcing and Reward; Employee
Relations, Learning and Development,
Research Design (PT only).
Year 3 (Part-time)/Semester B (Fulltime):
Management Research Report (for
PgD) or Dissertation (for MSc)
Note: For full-time students, Semester C is
completed over the summer period.
International Students:
This programme is only open to UK/EU
students. We recommend that overseas
students consider our MSc International
Business (Human Resource Management)
degree.