Human Resource Management

  An honours degree in a cognate discipline, normally at a minimum of lower second class honours (equivalent to GPA 3.0 or above for US degrees). Holders of other awards, including those from non-UK universities, will be considered on the equivalence of their qualifications Or: 

 A minimum of five years’ managerial work experience in a HRM or Business Managerial roles And: 

 Applicants for whom English is not a first language will be expected to demonstrate a certified level of proficiency of at least IELTS (International English Language Testing System) 6.5 or equivalent  

The following assessment strategies will be adopted to achieve the learning outcomes: Formative assessment will include: 

 Peer review of work between individuals and groups 

 Material presented in class where clarity of argument, theoretical bases and evidence of depth of thought is supported with references to theory and currency of thought 

 Feedback in class situations on topics of current interest, and from textual material and research papers and articles 

 Evidence of the breadth of research may include internet sources where appropriate to the curriculum topics covered 

Summative assessment will be by assignment but the work needed may involve: 

 Individual/group assessment 

 Summative self-evaluation and critical reflection 

 Written and/or oral forms of submission/presentation 

 Case study evaluation for assignments 

 Oral presentations both as groups and individuals 

Holders of this qualification can join a variety of UK degree programmes at an advanced stage. Degree top-up programmes can be delivered in the UK, locally, or by-distance/online.