What is the Master of Business (Human Resource Management Stream)? 

The MBS (Human Resource Management Stream) is customised for the modern business climate, which demands a dynamic and flexible approach to management and an increased emphasis on fostering a knowledge-based economy. In this setting the importance of employees, and consequently the human resource function, has never been greater. Employees are increasingly viewed as the critical determinant of an organisations success and thus the professional management of people takes centre stage. The MBS (Human Resource Management Stream) is designed to provide graduates with the opportunity to enhance their specialist subject knowledge in HR whilst gaining a deeper knowledge of key contemporary issues prevailing in the business environment. Candidates will experience innovative learning methods, undertake practical assignments and acquire key competencies and skills to help them advance their career. Emphasis is placed on developing skills of critical thinking, analysis, debate, dealing with high levels of ambiguity and the simultaneous treatment of inter dependent decisions in a more complex environment. Students achieve this through participation in class activities and through involvement in a series of events including those organised by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).

 

The School of Business at SETU is an accredited centre for the CIPD professional body and the MBS (Human Resource Management Stream) awards associate membership of the CIPD and with one year’s relevant experience Chartered member of CIPD (MCIPD) which is a global qualification. 

 

Unique features

• Opportunity to work on a real-life HR consulting and contemporary international business projects.
• Exposure to the unique blend of theoretical and practical concepts in business formation and development as well as reflective practice.
• Opportunity to learn from business leaders through our Seminar Series which is designed to facilitate an in-depth understanding of contemporary aspects of business and the application to practice.
• Hands on experience in developing mediation and negotiating skills necessary for a career in HR.
• Opportunity to obtain the much valued CIPD accreditation upon completion of this programme which will add value to your CV.
• Engage in the evaluation of real live employee relations issues and contemporary employment law cases.
• Modules are flexibly delivered at a time that suits students, for those taking the course full time, they can attend on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons/evenings and for the part-time cohort, they can attend on Thursday afternoon/evening.

 

Who is the Master of Business (Human Resource Management Stream) for?

If you have a degree in human resource management or a general business degree with a human resource management major/specialisation and you would like to pursue a career in human resource management, then this programme has been designed with you in mind.