Target Student Group

1. HR practitioners wishing to upskill and/or further their knowledge in higher level strategic human resource topics, particularly those wishing to have a global perspective of HRM.
2. Non-HR professionals that have an interest in furthering their knowledge in people management.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion graduates should have developed:

A.  Knowledge and understanding

1. A systematic understanding of knowledge orientated to the field of HRM and related academic disciplines;
2. A critical awareness of current problems, debates, issues and insight as informed by these specialist fields of study, and by a developing sense of ‘good’ and ethical professional practice;
3. A conceptual understanding that enables the student to critically reflect upon and evaluate current research, relevant scholarship and professional practice;
4. Knowledge and understanding that helps develop a critical framework for assessing the credibility and suitability of various techniques and practices.

B.  Cognitive and intellectual skills

1. The ability to evaluate competing evidence critically, reach conclusions and present findings;
2. The ability to problem solve within the context of the business environment and with particular emphasis on the management of people;
3. The ability to synthesise and interpret evidence from a variety of sources to effect improvement in the management of people;
4. The ability to utilise a variety of theoretical and research approaches in order to systematically and creatively deal with complex issues in the study and/or practice of HRM;
5. The ability to conduct research into business and human resource management issues.

C.  Key and transferable skills

1. An ability to work towards the achievement of set objectives, with sensitively to the diversity in people and different situations, either as a group leader or a team member (group working);
2. The capacity to select and utilise appropriate learning resources in relation to the specific task (learning resources);
3. The capacities to listen, influence, persuade and communicate clearly through written and oral means in both academic and professional settings (communications);
4. The necessary skills required for life long independent and reflective learning (self- evaluation and problem solving);
5. The capability to complete research and management tasks with minimum guidance (management of information and autonomy).

D.  Employment related skills

1. The skills to critically reflect on their own performance to inform continuing personal and professional development;
2. A critical understanding of the workplace with particular reference to the successful management of the employment relationship using relevant theories, techniques and problem solving skills;
3. Initiative and personal responsibility for their own learning which can then become part of their future career.

E. Practical skills

1. Appropriate people management and development policies and strategies, maximising the contribution, growth and well-being of employees including an ethical sensibility towards the practice of HRM;
2. An application of appropriate advice in relation to the legal dimensions involved in the management of people;
3. The implementation of effective processes for the recruitment, selection, reward, retention, learning and development of employees;
4. Working in partnership, including negotiation, with employee representatives to develop procedures and processes that enhance the commitment of employees and resolve work conflict;
5. Appropriate recommendations concerning arrangements for the organisation and delivery of people management services, including ways of assessing the contribution of people management to organisational success. 

Overview

The MA HRM is a newly revamped programme by the University of Plymouth that focuses on the strategic role of HR with “new normal” topics such as flexible and remote working, DEIA (diversity, equality, inclusion and accessibility), impact of technology on HR, employee well-being, future developments in work, employee experience, creating value and delivering outcomes for the organisation,

Programme Duration and Teaching Mode

The minimum time needed to complete the MA is 1 year and the maximum duration is 5 years.

Modules 1-4 are taught by Plymouth-endorsed HKU SPACE teachers. For the capstone project, 30 lecture hours and project supervision will be conducted by the teaching faculty from the University of Plymouth while HKU SPACE will support with 6 lecture hours of local training.

Module Focus

1) People Management Strategies in Context

This module explores the relationship between the business environment, future developments in work and the management of people. It explores how HR professionals can create value and deliver outcomes for organisations and also enhance the employee experience.

2) Employment Relations and Employment Law

This module focuses to provide students with an understanding of employment relationship, including the legal standards, and explores the processes through which organisations seek to address and manage conflict with and between employees.

3) Ethical Resourcing

This module aims to equip learners with the knowledge and skills required to mobilise an effective workforce and ways in which the impact of resourcing implications can be evaluated, such as through the use of data.

4) Delivering Change in a Contemporary Workplace

This module aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills to enhance their tolerance of change and ability to lead or manage successful change projects by working with others.

5) Capstone Project

The capstone project aims to provide students with an opportunity to apply and demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of their subject area within the context of a project.

Assessment

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Award

On successful completion and passing of all 5 modules totalling 180 credits, students will be awarded the “Master of Arts Human Resource Management” issued by the University of Plymouth

Students who withdraw from the programme, either through academic failure or voluntary withdrawal, will be awarded a Postgraduate Certificate if they have completed 60 credits from modules 1-4 or a Postgraduate Diploma if they have completed 120 credits from modules 1-4.

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FAQs

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This is an exempted course under the Non-local Higher and Professional Education (Regulation) Ordinance. It is a matter of discretion for individual employers to recognise any qualification to which this course may lead.

HK$200 (non-refundable) as initial handling fee

• Total fees: HK$118,000, paid in 5 instalments.
  Instalment 1: HK$21,720
  Instalment 2: HK$21,720
  Instalment 3: HK$21,720
  Instalment 4: HK$21,720
  Instalment 5: HK$31,120