MSc Human Resource Management (Dubai)

Our MSc Human Resource Management course places responsible business, decent work and good people management at the forefront of teaching and research.

The programme is subject to UAE Ministry of Education accreditation.

Championing responsible employment and ethical people management

Globalization means that effective and fair management of people is more vital than ever. Graduates will be engaged with critical thinking to, ideally, become more ethically aware and morally responsible managers, employees and citizens, equipped to promote good people management ideas and practices in workplaces and wider society.

Human Resource Management graduates are in high demand from a wide range of top employers for their specialist skills. Our ever-growing relationship with key employers in the sector will provide you with the opportunity to meet and network with leading national and global organisations.

You will begin your studies with an HRM module that provides a foundation of the four core pillars of HRM function: resourcing organisations, developing organisations, the reward at work and employment relations. You can then explore a variety of other topics through innovative modules such as The Future of Work. Modules cover theory and practice with guest speakers and practical exercises, as well as research-led academic insights and perspectives.

Why study at the University of Birmingham, Dubai?

• The MSc HRM programme is distinctive in providing a critical understanding of people management and the employment relationship in a ‘big picture’ national and global comparative context.
• Birmingham Business School is home to one of the strongest research-led teaching groups of HRM, employment relations and organisation studies academics in the UK. It is also home to the Work Inclusivity Research Centre (WIRC).
• Birmingham Business School is part of an elite group of global business schools and holds Triple-Crown accreditation from leading bodies AMBA, EQUIS and AACSB.

Semester 1

The following modules must be taken:

• Human Resource Development (20 credits)
• Human Resource Management and Ethics at Work (20 credits)
• International Human Resouce Management (20 credits)

Semester 2

The following modules must be taken:

• Leadership Development (20 credits)
• Managing Work and Organisation (20 credits)
• The Future of Work (20 credits)

During the year you will also undertake a Dissertation incorporating Research Methods (60 credits)

The modules listed here for this programme may unfortunately occasionally be subject to change. As you will appreciate key members of staff may leave the University and this necessitates a review of the modules that are offered. If the module is no longer available we will let you know as soon as we can and help you make other choices.

Graduates will leave the University of Birmingham, Dubai, perfectly placed to take up key HRM and employment relations positions.

Top jobs in this area

• Human resource manager/officer/director
• Labour relations specialist
• Occupational psychologist
• Management consultant
• Arbitrator
• Training and development officer
• Equality, diversity and inclusion officer
• Public services
• Recruitment Consultant