Why study MSc Management with Human Resources at BU? 

  • You’ll acquire the skills and acumen needed to plan and manage HR strategies within the public and private sectors
  • The course has a global focus with specialist units exploring issues including managing people across different cultures, organisational and employment-related issues and the development of people as a resource
  • These are complemented by core management units which concentrate on developing your leadership skills, the management of people, marketing & strategy, as well as contemporary issues in the business world 
  • An optional 30-week work placement provides an excellent opportunity to enhance your employability before you graduate 
  • We work closely with employers and professional bodies to ensure you develop the skills you need to succeed in the workplace 
  • Our expert teaching teams will support your studies and, as this is a conversion course, can provide guidance about changing the direction of your career. 

Find out more about the content of this course.

Course accreditation

This course is delivered by the AACSB-accredited Business School, an accreditation attained by fewer than 6% of business schools worldwide. It recognises our focus on excellence in all areas. 

Key information

Next start date:

September 2024, January 2025, September 2025

Location:

Bournemouth University, Lansdowne Campus (with additional activities on Talbot Campus)

Duration:

September: 1 year full-time or 2 years with optional 30-week work placement. January: 16 months full-time or 2 years with optional 30-week work placement

Accreditations:

The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)

Required subjects:

All subjects considered

Entry requirements:

A Bachelors Honours degree with 2:2 in any subject, or equivalent. For more information see our full entry requirements

International entry requirements:

If English is not your first language you'll need IELTS (Academic) 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component, or equivalent. For more information see our full entry requirements.