Overview

Developed with strong engagement from employers and HR analytics professionals, this innovative course provides you with an in-depth, critical understanding of contemporary debates in strategic human resource management, the principles and concepts underpinning statistics and data analytics and practical application of these principles and concepts in the field of HR and people management.

The course focuses on developing skills of ‘data translation’ – identifying people related business problems, understanding how analytics can be applied to develop solutions for these problems and identifying and explaining actionable insights that result from analytics projects. Delivered by highly qualified teaching staff with extensive research expertise and consultancy experience in the field of HR analytics, you will gain knowledge and understanding of advanced HRM concepts.

Learning and teaching

Our lecturers and professors include specialists in the field of HR analytics. Their research has shaped the CIPD’s professional standards for HR analytics in the UK and more widely, and they work with a number of organisations researching and influencing the development of their HR analytics capabilities.

We use a range of teaching methods so you can benefit from their expertise such as group learning, lectures, seminars and tutorial among others. Independent study is also crucial, allowing you to develop your skills and prepare for taught sessions.

On this course you’ll be taught by our expert academics, from lecturers through to professors. You may also be taught by industry professionals with years of experience, as well as trained postgraduate researchers, connecting you to some of the brightest minds on campus.

Assessment

You’ll be assessed by various methods that allow you to build a broad base of skills, which include exams, written assignments and essays, group and individual presentations and reports.

Career opportunities

This course provides you with the academic knowledge and professional skills needed for career in global Human Resource Management with the opportunity to specialise in the rapidly developing area of analytics in HR. You will develop strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and become a reflective HR professional. The course also offers opportunities if you want to progress to further research studies.