Introduction
School of Business and Computer Science Ltd. (SBCS) in collaboration with the University of Leicester (UK) is pleased to offer the MSc in Human Resource Development and Performance Management .
The MSc. in Human Resource Development and Performance Management examines the transformation of HRD in the context of organisational change and the increased emphasis on performance management and measurement. Research methods training is also integral to this course.
Entry Requirements
Entry to the course is open to those who hold any of the following qualificatons:
- A first or second class honours degree (qualifications must be equivalent to a British first or second class honours 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 course consists of the following four Modules and a dissertation:
- Employee Development & Workplace Learning
- Performance in Organisations
- The Global Context of HRD and HRM
- 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.
Optional teaching sessions
Twice a year optional local teaching sessions are offered in Leicester and Ireland, and in other specified countries. These enable course members to meet lecturers and other course members. The sessions include lecturers, workshops and group tutorials. Frequently, guest speakers are invited to discuss issues of interest to course members.
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. |