Master of Science [M.Sc] [Human Resource Development (Top-up)] From University of Portsmouth

Through an intensive learning block and a self-chosen dissertation, you can become a highly competent HR practitioner with specialist skills to match your chosen career path.

What you will experience?

On this course at University of Portsmouth you can:

• Take part in skills development workshops where you will contribute to managerial and HR-based activities
• Participate in live web-based chat forums to discuss your work with lecturers and other students
• Tap in to our LibraryÕs vast selection of electronic resources, which can be accessed from anywhere with an internet connection

What opportunities might it lead to?

We are an Approved Centre for the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD). Following the PgDip which provides the generalist grounding needed to operate as an HR professional; this course equips you to operate effectively at a strategic HR level.Here are some routes our graduates have pursued:

• business development and consultancy
• management
• recruitment
• personnel
• human resources
• training

Career

On this course you will develop your knowledge and understanding of HR strategy and practice, as well as participate in several skills development workshops. Student-centred learning activities relating to both human resource and managerial related activities form the basis for the units, enabling you to enhance your people management and HR specific skills. Reflections upon personal competence and competence development further equip you with the ability to make an active contribution to business performance.

Roles our graduates have taken on include:

• benefits analyst
• human resource officer
• human resource systems manager
• personnel adviser
• recruitment consultant
• training and development coordinator