The MA Human Resource Management with Advanced Research at the University of Hertfordshire is designed for ambitious professionals seeking to deepen their expertise in strategic people management and consultancy. In today's complex global business environment, effective HR is crucial for organisational success, addressing challenges from employee engagement to ethical global practices. This postgraduate degree equips you with advanced insights into working lives, strategic people development, and sophisticated research methodologies, preparing you to lead and innovate within the HR field. You will explore contemporary issues in employment relations, reward, and resourcing, fostering a critical and forward-thinking approach to people practice.
This full-time, on-campus Masters degree, typically studied over two years, offers a dynamic learning experience. You will engage with compulsory modules covering advanced business research, professional consultancy skills, and strategic people management, alongside a significant Major Research Project in HRM. The curriculum is further enriched by a wide array of optional modules, allowing you to tailor your studies to specific interests such as global HRM, work psychology, or sustainable organisational change. You will graduate with advanced research capabilities and practical skills, ready to pursue impactful careers in human resource management, organisational development, and strategic consultancy roles.