Course title: Human Resource Management
Institution: University of Birmingham
Faculty: College of Social Sciences
Department: Birmingham Business School
Level: Postgraduate
Study mode: Full time

Course content:
The programme caters for graduates wanting to develop a career in human resource management, an area in which there are many opportunities; it is distinctive in being internationally orientated, and devotes attention to issues related to international human resource management policies and practices; by the end of the programme you will have a high standard of knowledge and understanding of the current practical, intellectual and policy challenges facing practitioners in the field of human resource management; these include: The relationship between HRM and business strategy; the impact of HRM on company performance; the challenge of developing HRM strategies in an international context; the implications of new individual and collective employment rights; managing change and introducing new forms of work organisation; ensuring that employees are equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge.

Birmingham Business School

Postgraduate studies at Birmingham Business School

Research and teaching
Birmingham Business School is a pioneer of Business Education in the UK, with over 100 years teaching and research experience. We have over 80 lecturing and researching staff, many of whom are internationally acclaimed in their field.

Constantly striving to make developments in key areas of business, we strongly believe in equipping students with the skills and theories necessary to deal with the ever changing world of business. As such, our graduates are highly regarded by many top UK and international employers.

Our experience reflected by being identified as one of the leading providers of MBA programmes in the country, ranked highly in the Economist Intelligence Unit and Financial Times global top 100.

Programmes:

• MSc Accounting and Finance
  Accounting and finance practitioners require a solid theoretical understanding to enable them to adapt to the dynamic environment in which they operate. This programme is designed to help students achieve these goals. It makes students fully aware of the main theories and empirical evidence and equips them with analytical techniques that they can use to solve real-life problems.
• MSc Corporate Governance and Corporate Social Responsibility
  As society’s attitude changes towards the operational nature of global companies, so too do companies have to adapt in order to justify their impact on the environments in which they operate. In addition, investor expectations are more demanding than ever before, and the cost to companies that ignore the benefits of good corporate governance is high. This programme offers an international perspective on these two key areas which are critical to the successful future of all businesses.
• MSc Economic Competitiveness and International Business
  There is a growing belief that basing the competitiveness of international business and the world’s economies on the free market invites inequality and poverty. This programme examines the challenges facing business and society in the quest to balance economic competitiveness with the distribution of development and wealth across the globe.
• MSc Economic Policy and International Business
  Closely related to the MSc Economic Competitiveness and International Business, this programme provides a specific focus on key public policy issues that impact on international business in local and global contexts. It in turn looks at how these factors impact on business.
• MSc Human Resource Management
  The human resource management function is increasingly significant to business strategy and success. This programme is distinctive in that it is internationally oriented and devotes attention to issues related to international HRM policies and practices. As such, it is essential for any candidate aiming for a successful career in international HRM.
• MSc International Business
  Business today is global. No company can be confident of surviving unless it appreciates this fact and understands its implications. This programme will equip you with a high standard of knowledge of the principles, theoretical concepts and practice of international business, and illustrate the cross-cultural and cross-national aspect of management.
• MSc Investments
  Designed for graduates who want to develop a career in investment institutions or wish to become investment specialists, the programme is different in that it teaches not only theories but also techniques of investments and their real-life application. Students on this programme have the opportunity to practice a range of trading techniques in a specially simulated dealing room.
• MSc Marketing
  As competition increases in most domestic and foreign markets, the need for effective marketing is becoming ever more important. Covering the full spectrum of marketing matters, this programme is designed for those who want a comprehensive understanding of marketing philosophy, principles, strategy and techniques. Prior experience or qualification in marketing is not essential for this programme.
• MSc International Marketing
  A programme exploring marketing in the global context, as well as the challenges of marketing across countries and cultures. Prior experience or qualification in marketing is not essential for this programme.
• MSc Strategic Marketing and Consulting
  Aimed at those already familiar with marketing concepts, this programme develops and advanced knowledge of contemporary and complex strategy challenges facing marketers. You will use real-life consultancy projects to develop specialist expertise and to enhance your skills.
• MSc Marketing Communications
  Using real life consultancy projects, you will develop an advanced knowledge of integrated marketing communications, incorporating both traditional and new media. You will need to be familiar with marketing concepts, either holding a related degree or having relevant work experience.
• DBA
  A doctoral qualification that combines academic study with applied practical experience. Using established research techniques, you will have the opportunity to think more critically about the work that you do. This will culminate in a piece of original, applied business research worthy of publication. The part-time programme, taking between four and six years to complete, is designed for experienced managers.
• MBA
  Birmingham Business School offers a comprehensive range of MBA programmes to students with a good first degree and relevant work experience. Subjects of study range from International Business to more specialised programmes such as Global Banking and Finance, and Strategy and Procurement Management. Programmes are taught full and part time to accommodate the needs of students.
• Doctoral Programmes
  We offer a range of MPhil and PhD research degrees. For more details on all of these programmes and information on how to apply, visit our website.

Contact
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