MSc Management (Human Resources) at University of Brighton

The Management (Human Resources) MSc will help you study HR within a managerial perspective and undertake specialist studies in the management of talent, reward and performance. During the course you’ll be working on case studies and live client projects. There’s also an option of paid work experience which will help you put the latest academic thinking and business strategies into practice as you prepare for future management roles.

Faculty: School of Business and Law  |  Department: Business and Management  |  Duration: full-time: 1 year or 2 years with a placement; part-time: 2–3 years  |  Study mode: full-time / part-time (optional placement year)  |  Intake: September and January start dates  |  Location: Brighton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

An innovative alternative to an MBA, this one-year, full-time course is designed for graduates of any subject, with or without work experience. Case studies, live client projects, company visits and the option of paid work experience help prepare you for management by putting the latest academic thinking and business strategies into practice. Teaching takes place over three terms, from late September to early June, with breaks after assessments in mid-December to early January and late March to mid-April. Modules include Leading and Managing People, Global Supply Chain and Finance, Sustainable Strategic Management, Research Methodologies and Methods, Responsible International Marketing, Research for Professional Contexts, Managing Talent, Performance and Reward.

Career pathways

This course will help you work more effectively as a manager and prepare you for a career in training, recruitment or another functional HR role. It is also valuable if you are interested in pursuing work as a business negotiator, consultant, commercial interpreter, lecturer or researcher.

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