MSc Human Resource Management

What you will study

Core Modules: 

• Sustainable HRM (30 credits) - The aim of this module is to develop critical understanding of sustainable HRM as a strategic driver for change, focussing on global frameworks and work agendas, diversity, inclusion and wellbeing of employees and wider communities, through resilience, behaviours, leadership, reward, performance, and employee engagement.  The focus of this module is about creating sustainable, long-term value for employees and wider environments, promoting growth and impact through the development of professional capabilities and responsible HR practices.
• People and Performance (30 credits) - The aim of this module is to develop a critical understanding of how people and organisation practices drive team and individual performance, capability and competitive advantage.  The module considers performance systems and data, people and performance challenges and interventions, ethical and legal practices, and how effective management of these can create a high-performing work culture and employee experience.
• Strategic Leadership (30 credits) - This module aims to develop your strategic leadership skills through the application of leadership tools, models and analytical techniques.  You will learn how to communicate complex strategic insights, and demonstrate responsible leadership in challenging, sensitive and pressured situations and scenarios and contexts.  You will apply leadership theories and concepts to complex organisational challenges, developing reflective, analytical and interpersonal skills that will aide problem-solving, and decision-making techniques across a range of scenarios.
• Business Analytics and AI (30 credits) - This module aims to develop analytical skills that enable learners to build capabilities and understanding of how organisational data across business functions can be transformed into strategic insights for performance and competitive advantage.  It is the bridge between academic theory and applied innovation and practice, that equips learners with the necessary knowledge to transfer data from systems to insights and make data-driven decision-making in complex and uncertain business environments.
• Capstone Project (60 credits) -  You will complete an independent project is designed to provide you with practical opportunities to apply your learning to real business scenarios or new venture opportunities.  You will evidence and apply your research and make informed decisions on business environments and challenges which impact and influence concepts and operations and present considered arguments and solutions within your area of business discipline, demonstrating both academic and professional acumen.  This module will allow you to integrate your previous learning and will provide you with an opportunity to apply knowledge and skills, as well as reflect on your strengths for future development.  

Entry requirements & applying

Applicants will normally hold an honours degree of 2:2 or above in any subject, or international equivalent. A non-graduate qualification, which the University deems to be of satisfactory standard for the purpose of post-graduate admission may also be accepted. Applicants may be a recent graduate, who have achieved their honours degree, and wish to continue to post graduate studies to elevate their career opportunities. Where necessary, or as part of the University’s policies and processes, applicants may be subject to additional selection criteria.

Teaching & Assessment

The learning and teaching strategy will consist of formal lectures to present theory, principles and practices which will form the foundation of the learning outcomes. Students will be encouraged to interact and contribute to classroom learning as a means of developing critical skills, and to strengthen their knowledge and understanding of theory to practice.

Lectures will be structured to encourage individual and group activities using real world case studies and live business examples enabling students to develop their collaborative, decision making, judging and evaluating skills, as well as key transferable employability skills. In addition, students will be encouraged to undertake self-directed study and further research on their chose area of study, as well as related topics, to acquire additional perspectives which will provide them with a greater understanding of the sports business management topics within organisations and the wider environment. 

The programme offers a Pre-Masters. 

This programme offers an Advanced Practice industry placement.

Teaching and Learning

We offer workshops and support sessions in areas such as academic writing, effective note-making and preparing for assignments.

Students can book appointments with academic skills tutors dedicated to helping deal with the practicalities of university work. Our student support section has more information on the help available.

In terms of particular needs, the University’s Inclusion Services can provide appropriate guidance and support should any students require reasonable adjustments to be made because of a recognised prevailing disability, medical condition, or specific learning difference.

Career prospects

Our dedicated Careers and Employability team is committed to helping you achieve your professional goals. They provide personalised advice, useful resources, and extracurricular employability events to prepare you for the job market.

Graduates of this course can pursue careers in: 

• HR Manager. 
• HR Business Partner 
• HR Director
• Learning and Development Manager 
• DEI Manager 
• Employment Relations Manager 
• HR Consultant 
• HR Analytics Specialist

Fees & funding

You do not have to pay your tuition fees upfront.

The fees you pay and the support available will depend on a number of different factors. Full information can be found on our fees & finance pages. You will also find information about what your fees include in the fee FAQs.

All fees are subject to any changes in government policy, view our postgraduate fees.

Subject to validation

Courses shown as “subject to validation” are new courses which are in development and the details of these courses are in the process of being finalised through the approval cycle, known as the ‘validation’ process. As soon as the programmes are validated the details of the course will be confirmed. The majority of new courses that are still ‘subject to validation’ are approved by the validation process; however, this is not guaranteed and should the course not go ahead as planned, or be significantly amended, you will be informed by the university and assistance will be provided to those who have been offered a place to find a suitable alternative course either at Wrexham University or at another provider.

International

This course is open to international students, for information about the university’s entry requirements for EU/international students, please visit our international section.