Masters in Strategic Human Resource Management (HRM)
Preamble
The Master’s in Strategic Human Resource Management (HRM) is designed to develop highly skilled human resource professionals and organisational leaders who can strategically manage people and talent to achieve organisational goals. The programme recognises that human capital is a critical resource for organisational performance, innovation, competitiveness, and sustainable growth.
The programme provides advanced knowledge and practical skills in strategic human resource planning, talent management, employee relations, organisational development, performance management, leadership, compensation and benefits, employment law, workforce analytics, and change management. It also equips students with the ability to critically analyse contemporary workplace challenges and develop evidence-based HR strategies that align human resource practices with organisational objectives.
Through research, case studies, practical applications, and strategic decision-making, the programme prepares graduates to lead HR functions in complex and dynamic organisational environments. Emphasis is placed on ethical leadership, diversity and inclusion, employee wellbeing, digital transformation, and the effective management of a changing workforce.
Aim
The aim of the programme is to develop strategic, ethical, innovative, and evidence-based human resource management professionals who can effectively align people, talent, and organisational strategies to enhance employee performance, organisational effectiveness, and sustainable competitive advantage.
Objectives
By the end of the programme, students should be able to:
- Demonstrate advanced knowledge of contemporary theories, principles, and practices of strategic human resource management.
- Critically evaluate the relationship between HR strategies and overall organisational strategy and performance.
- Develop and implement strategic workforce plans that respond to current and future organisational needs.
- Conduct independent research into contemporary human resource and organisational challenges and develop practical solutions.
- Demonstrate advanced communication, leadership, negotiation, and problem-solving skills appropriate for senior HR roles.
- Apply ethical and professional standards in strategic human resource management and organisational decision-making.
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Master’s in Strategic Human Resource Management can pursue senior, managerial, advisory, consultancy, and specialist positions in both public and private sector organisations. Potential career opportunities include:
- Strategic Human Resource Manager
- Human Resources Manager
- Senior Human Resources Officer
- Human Capital Manager
- Human Capital Development Manager
- Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), subject to relevant experience and organisational requirements
- Human Capital Researcher
- HR Lecturer/Academic, subject to relevant academic and institutional requirements
- Management and HR Consultant
- Entrepreneur in Human Resource and Business Consultancy
Graduates may work in government ministries and agencies, universities and colleges, banks and financial institutions, private companies, NGOs, international organisations, manufacturing companies, hospitals, development organisations, consulting firms, and other public and private sector institutions. The programme also provides a strong foundation for further academic and professional development, including doctoral studies and specialised professional qualifications in human resource management, organisational development, leadership, industrial relations, and related fields.