Introduction
School of Business and Computer Science in Collaboration with University of Leicester (UK) is pleased to offer the MSc. in Human Resource Development.
The MSc. in Human Resource Development provides a comprehensive examination of the role of HRD within the workforce. The course explores HRD issues and debates at the individual, organisational and national level. Research methods training is also integral to this course.
Entry Requirements
Entry to this course is open to those who hold any of the following qualification.
- A first or second class honours degree (qualifications must be equivalent to a British first or second class degree)
- Successful completion to a specified standard of the University of Leicester Diploma in Training & Development/Diploma in HRM
- An acceptable professional qualification, with suitable practical experience.
Subjects
This programme consists of four modules plus a dissertation. They are as follows:
- Employee Development & Workplace Learning
- The Organisational Context of HRD
- Comparing National Systems of VET
- Research Methods
- Dissertation
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Duration
The Masters courses are two year courses; each Module lasts 20 weeks, and there are six months for the dissertation.
Assessment
The course is based upon the principle of continuous assessment. Course members are required to complete an assignment of between 4,000 and 5,000 words at the end of each of the four Modules. On successful completion of the assignments, students undertake to research a course related issue of their own choice, for a dissertation of between 16,000 and 20,000 words. Course members who successfully complete all four assignments but do not proceed to the dissertation can be awarded the Postgraduate Diploma. |
