Performance Management and Workplace Learning MSc

This course is designed to meet the learning and professional development needs of human resource and training practitioners, managers, researchers and policy-makers who are involved in designing or researching workplace learning, work practices and skills systems for improved organisational performance.

Duration and mode of study

Two to three years by distance learning. We also offer undergraduate distance learning courses in human resources.

Start Dates

There will be a start date in February, May and October each year with study commencing on the first day of each month.

We are now accepting applications for the 1st October 2014 start date. If you wish to apply, the deadline for us to receive your application with full supporting documents is Monday 8th September 2014

This course is designed to meet the learning and professional development needs of human resource and training practitioners, managers, researchers and policy-makers who are involved in designing or researching workplace learning, work practices and skills systems for improved organisational performance. You will acquire the latest academic and professional knowledge in understanding the complex relationships between learning, skills, work practices and organisational performance. There is also an option at Module 3 to enhance this knowledge in the global or national comparative context or to specialise in organisational performance and skills.

Course structure

Please visit the department website for module descriptions.

• Module 1: Employee Development and Workplace Learning
• Module 2: The Organisation of Work and Organisational Performance
• Module 3: students to choose one option, subject to availability
  
  • The Changing Nature of Skills, Production, Performance and Competitiveness
  • Implementing Improvements in Organisational Performance
  • Comparing National Systems of VET
  • Global Context of HRD and HRM
• Module 4: Research Methods
• Dissertation

Teaching and assessment methods

The course is studied by distance learning and is based upon the principles of continuous assessment. Each course starts with the Academic Writing Skills (AWS) module, which is designed to prepare you for studying at Master’s level at CLMS. You will then be required to complete an assignment of 4,000-5,000 words at the end of each of the four modules and a 16,000-20,000 word dissertation.

• Possession of a first or second-class honours degree (or its equivalent) in a relevant field
• OR an approved professional qualification coupled with three years or more suitable professional experience.

If your first language is not English you will need to satisfy the University's English language requirements.