MSc in Human Resource Development (International Development)

at University of Manchester

The course unit details given below are subject to change, and are the latest example of the curriculum available on this course of study.
 

Title

• Human Resource Management: Concepts and Contexts
• Human Resource Practice 2
• Human Resource Practice 1
• Research Methods in Human Resource Management
• Introducing Information Systems in Organisations
• Public Sector Reform and Management
• International Management
• Human Resource Development & Leadership
• Organisational Behaviour
• Organizational Psychology, Management and Change
   

Academic entry qualification overview
 

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

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.

• MSc (full-time)
  
  UK students (per annum): £13,500
  
  International, including EU, students (per annum): £25,000

• Teaching and research at the Global Development Institute covers a wide variety of topics and as a result our students can be found in a range of jobs and careers.
• Our teaching aims to support students from all backgrounds to acquire valuable knowledge, skills and attributes to achieve their educational and professional goals.
• It includes regular contributions from researchers and practitioners with a view to equip our students to make a positive difference in their chosen sphere.
   

NGOs and third sector organisations

• Our teaching and research aims are suited to work in non-government and civil society organisations where you take on a range of roles from policy advisors, project managers, HR and communications staff.
• Our alumni can be found at large international NGOs like Oxfam as well as in many smaller organisations.
   

Government and policy

• Graduates can be found in national governments, multilateral organisations and policy influencing positions around the world, in organisations including DFID, the World Bank, African Union, United Nations and as civil servants around the world.
   

Private sector

• Our focus on how businesses and the private sector can play a role in development enables you to gain employment in multinational organisations, private sector firms or to start your own organisations addressing some of the biggest global challenges.
   

Research and teaching
 

Our master's courses provide you with a strong theoretical foundation for further study.
 

Alumni find employment in research and teaching positions at universities and research institutes around the world. Top employers include:

• African Union;

• Oxfam;

• Inter-American Development Bank;

• Care;

• Mercy Corps;

• The British Council;

• the World Bank;

• the Department for International Development;

• United Nations;

• USAID.