MSc Leadership and Human Resource Management

Course Details

This MSc Leadership and Human Resource Management postgraduate degree is perfect for those looking to advance in the field of management or business-related HR management. With a range of modules in leadership, coaching and mentoring, employment relations, organisations and staff development, this course provides a breadth of knowledge in the focused field of Human Resource Management while helping you develop key transferable skills that many employers seek.

The programme aims to prepare students for a career as an HRM leader, manager, general manager, or HR business specialist. You will foster a deep intellectual appreciation of the theoretical foundations of Human Resource Management and development with an applied emphasis on contemporary human resource issues. You will also acquire the skills needed to strategically assess trends and patterns and identify good practice in leadership and human resource management.

The course has been built with the goal of ensuring students receive a significant level of exposure to the professional world. You will experience the realities of working within a business while learning from professional experts.

This programme is awarded by The University of Law and delivered by GISMA, at its campus in Berlin.

Study Methods

This is an interactive course with a real-world focus and learning takes place both in and outside of the classroom environment. Small group workshops are used to promote student interaction and facilitate personal support. Workshops and lectures are supported by a wealth of online resources from The University of Law, including The Financial Times, case studies, video content, online testing, and feedback. You will receive all core textbooks free of charge and have access to the University of Law’s Virtual Learning Environment, Elite.

Teaching and Learning

What sets our programmes apart from other postgraduate courses is the guiding principle that students should always learn in a realistic, professional, and contemporary context. We specialise in practical and innovative teaching methods that equip students for their professional career. Courses are taught by qualified and experienced business professionals and academics in small, interactive, workshop-style lessons.

The fundamental aim of our Master’s degrees is to produce career ready postgraduates with excellent professional, intellectual and life skills.

Skills and Experience Gained

Students can become knowledgeable, skilled, and effective strategic international human resource management professionals. The Master’s in Leadership and Human Resource Management allows students to develop their graduate abilities and skills at a higher level, take their career to a senior level or change careers. Students will also have opportunities to work with professional bodies, employers and to undertake entrepreneurial activities.

Career progression

This degree can be used as a platform into a variety of human resource management and business careers, including roles in the design and functioning of HR and organisations, managing people at work, and other HR functions and management roles within a wider business context.

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