Master of Arts (MA) in Human Resource Management

• Completed a bachelor's degree in a relevant subject or MQF Level 6 qualification.
• Five years of relevant working experience may be accepted via RPL policy.
• B2-level English proficiency (IELTS grade 6 or equivalent).
• Previously obtained qualifications and transcripts must be presented.

• HR Director
• Talent Acquisition Manager
• Learning and Development Manager
• Employee Relations Manager
• Compensation and Benefits Manager
• HR Business Partner
• Organisational Development Consultant

Knowledge and Understanding

• Master comprehensive knowledge of methods and tools for employee selection and recruitment.
• Master comprehensive knowledge of importance of workplace learning and development.
• Master comprehensive knowledge of employment legislation in Europe and employee/labour relations.
• Master comprehensive knowledge of effective global business strategy including market entry and globalisation.
• Master comprehensive knowledge of development, implementation and execution of business strategies for global operations.
• Master comprehensive knowledge of compliance with ethics and professional standards.
• Master comprehensive knowledge of business research, the research process and the role of theory and empirical evidence.
• Master comprehensive knowledge of communication skills to articulate ideas and engage an audience.
• Master comprehensive knowledge of key principles of project management.
• Master comprehensive knowledge of financial management in multinational companies.
• Master comprehensive knowledge of factors in choosing a business location.
• Master comprehensive knowledge of international marketing in the global marketplace.
• Master comprehensive knowledge of entrepreneurship and new venture formation.
• Master comprehensive knowledge of fundamental concepts of finance from an entrepreneurial perspective.
• Master comprehensive knowledge of brand positioning and differentiation.
• Master comprehensive knowledge of marketing concepts including segmentation, messaging and branding.
• Master comprehensive knowledge of performance management and compensation.

Skills

• Evaluate and improve recruitment and selection processes.
• Design and implement training and development programmes.
• Analyse employment legislation and manage employee relations.
• Formulate and evaluate global business strategies.
• Lead and manage complex projects.
• Design and conduct independent research projects.
• Communicate effectively at a professional level.
• Analyse international financial markets.
• Evaluate international business transactions.
• Develop international marketing strategies.
• Create business plans for new ventures.
• Develop and execute brand strategies.
• Design cross-media marketing campaigns.
• Develop performance management and compensation strategies.
• Demonstrate strategic leadership capabilities.

• Face-to-face lectures with practical applications
• Case study analysis
• Group discussions
• Guest lectures from industry practitioners
• Workshop-based sessions
• Supervised independent research

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