Taught course

Human Resource Management and Development (International Development) by Distance Learning

Institution
The University of Manchester · School of Environment, Education and Development
Qualifications
MScPGDip

Entry requirements

We require a UK Honours degree with a First or Upper Second (2.1) classification or the overseas equivalent.

When assessing your academic record we take into account the grades you have achieved and the standing of the institution where you studied your qualification.

Months of entry

September

Course content

MSc Human Resource Management and Development (International Development) offers a practical and critical introduction to the philosophy, values, policies and practices of human resource management and development in an international context.

It is an ideal choice if you are involved in HR at an organisation in low- and middle-income countries.

The course makes available core elements and insights of the Global Development Institute's (GDI) existing taught master's courses in Human Resource Management and Human Resource Development, enabling participants to obtain a master's degree by distance learning over up to five years without leaving home or interrupting their careers.

Applicants who do not fulfil all the entry requirements for the master's degree may be registered as Postgraduate Diploma or Certificate students.

Such students whose performance has met the standard required at master's level at the end of the fourth course unit proceed to the remaining course units and dissertation.

Students whose performance has met only the standard required at Diploma level proceed to the remaining course units.

On satisfactory completion of all the course units, they are awarded the Postgraduate Diploma.

Qualification, course duration and attendance options

  • MSc
    part time
    36 months
    • Distance learningis available for this qualification
  • PGDip
    part time
    36 months
    • Distance learningis available for this qualification

Course contact details

Name
School of Environment, Education and Development
Email
SEED.DL@manchester.ac.uk
Phone
+44(0)161 275 0969