Master of Management (Human Resources) (MC-MGMTHRE) // Attributes, outcomes and skills

1. Learning Goal

Graduates of this degree will be adept at obtaining, analysing, synthesising and evaluating evidence in management decision making in an area of commerce specialisation.

Learning objectives to achieve this goal

On successful completion of this degree students will be able to:

• Describe and explain the body of knowledge, including recent developments, influencing markets and guiding the management of organisations
• Evaluate the impact of a variety of cultural and environmental factors on the organisation and in the market
• Identify and apply methods for researching business related problems

2. Learning Goal

Graduates of this degree will be strategic and critical thinkers in relation to business and commerce related issues and in developing solutions to problems in organisations and in society.

Learning objectives to achieve this goal

On successful completion of this degree students will be able to:

• Explain, critically analyse and reflect on factors that influence decision making in firms and the economy
• Identify strategic issues and solutions in relation to economic problems and activity within firms
• Apply knowledge of theory to analyse real and hypothetical problems in different markets both domestically and internationally
• Demonstrate creativity and initiative in the application of knowledge to problem solving and innovation

3. Learning Goal

Graduates of this degree will be effective decision makers in business and commerce.

Learning objectives to achieve this goal

On successful completion of this degree students will be able to:

• Apply basic mathematical and/or statistical techniques to analyse business data
• Evaluate the applicability of various theories and techniques to business related problems
• Apply research techniques to business related problems
• Employ a range of tools of analysis pertinent to the evaluation of evidence in business sector
• Use evidenced-based research techniques to support decisions
• Execute a project requiring research or real‐world application
• Apply ethical principles and corporate governance strategies to address real world issues and problems;
• To demonstrate a capacity to successfully work independently with personal accountability; and

4. Learning Goal

Graduates of this degree will be cognisant of the critical importance of human resources and its role in supporting and sustaining organisational performance.

Learning objectives to achieve this goal

On successful completion of this degree students will be able to:

• Understand and apply principles, theories and models pertaining to the human resources discipline
• Critically analyse organisation based human resource problems and apply relevant models and theories to generate effective solutions
• Link human resources to the overall strategy of the organisation;
• Synthesise and apply strategic perspectives to human resources issues

On successful completion of this degree, graduates should have enhanced their skills in:

• Critical evaluation of evidence in support of an argument or proposition
• Problem solving in management, through the synthesis and application of appropriate theories, principles, ethical and legal frameworks, and data
• Communication of human resources concepts, theories and solutions to peers and the wider community
• Conducting research, including the retrieval of information from a variety of sources
• Collaboration for group-based work and activities, including in diverse and multicultural contexts
• Interpretation and communication of research results to specialist and non-specialist audiences
• Managing relationships with a range of stakeholders

On successful completion of this degree, graduates should be:

• Adept at analysing and evaluating evidence in human resource decision making;
• Strategic and critical human resources thinkers;
• Effective human resource decision makers;
• Cognisant of the critical importance of the links between organisational strategy and human resource policy and practices;
• Competent in critical evaluation of evidence in support of an argument or proposition;
• Problem solvers in management through the application of appropriate management theories, principles and data;
• Clear in articulating management issues, ideas theories and solutions to a range of audiences in written and oral form;
• Proficient in conducting research, including accessing information and evidence from a range of sources; and
• Collaborative in their work practice.