MSc Business Psychology and Strategic People Management at University of Liverpool

The new MSc Business Psychology and Strategic People Management provides a unique opportunity to study the intersection between the psychology of work and organisations alongside major principles and practices of strategic human resource management. It demonstrates how successful development and management of people in the workplace has the potential to transform organisational performance, innovation and employee wellbeing. This comprehensive programme encompasses a wide range of core and elective topics, including psychological assessment at work, strategic leadership and organisational change, well-being and work design, learning and organisational performance, as well as contemporary topics in people management such as diversity, equality and workplace inclusion, ethics and sustainability, the emerging role of artificial intelligence in people management, as well as people analytics.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences  |  Duration: 12 months full-time; 24 months part-time  |  Study mode: full-time; part-time also available  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Liverpool, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

During the first semester, you will undertake three compulsory modules of 20 credits each (60 credits in total). Compulsory modules in semester one include International Hrm Strategy and Practice, Strategic Leadership and Organisational Change, Work Design and Wellbeing.

Career pathways

This course is designed to boost employability in fields where understanding people dynamics and effective management are key. It will prepare you to advance in roles related to business psychology, human resources, consultancy, and people management.

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