Master of Science - Human Resource Management

MSc HRM provides unique insights into this new area of Human Resource Management. HRM benefits employers and employees, as well as creating wider social benefits including lower unemployment, inclusion for marginalised people, reduced demand for out-of-work and in-work benefits while reducing healthcare burdens due to work-related illness and disability. Heriot-Watt recognise the rapidly changing trends in employment and offer an exciting selection of specialist courses to educate current and future HR practitioners in a more sustainable and socially responsible form of managing people. There are eight taught courses (divided equally over two semesters) and a HRM dissertation in semester 3, in a topic of students; choice.

The MSc in HRM is aligned to the CIPD Profession Map and maps to the core knowledge and core behaviour standards for a level of CIPD membership. By studying this degree students are aligning themselves to the international standard for the people profession. Upon successfully completing this programme, students will achieve a CIPD membership outcome, a visible demonstration of their experience and expertise in the people profession.