Glyndwr University has a new route to help you achieve chartered CIPD membership. The MA Human resource management (MA HRM) is a part-time programme offered in Wrexham, designed for HR professional specialists or managers who have chosen to focus their careers in the HR/personnel function

1. MA Human Resource Management @ Glyndwr University A CIPD accredited programme

2. The MA Human resource management is a part-time programme designed for HR professional specialists or managers who have chosen to focus their careers in the HR/ personnel function

3. Successful completion meets the underpinning academic requirements of the CIPD advanced standards Subject to application ( and professional competence/ experience elements of application) you can become a Chartered member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development ( Students on MA programme will need to join the CIPD and pay an annual subscription to qualify for membership/ benefits) The MA and CIPD membership

4. Personal Benefits of MA HRM and Chartered membership Professional recognition Career development Enhanced career prospects (CCPMO Economic impact research Dec 2008)

5. Professional benefits of CIPD membership Engagement with Europe’s largest professional management body. Comprehensive and up to date access to quality information including fact sheets, research reports, company reports and on line journals plus the monthly ‘People Management ‘ Magazine Interactive opportunities with active local branch network, national conferences and exhibitions, and extensive on line communities

6. Why study on the MA HRM @ Glyndwr? Over 20 years experience of delivering CIPD programmes Links with local branch Modern campus facilities Easy rail and road access On Campus library and extensive on line resources to support remote learning Professionally qualified facilitators Support networks for personal learning and CPD

7. Content of MA HRM Part time over 3 years ( Students can exit after 2 years with a HE Diploma which meets the CIPD academic underpinning for the advanced standards) Year 1- The context for HRM, Leading and managing people, People and talent management Year 2- Reward Management, Employee relations, Human Resource Development Year 3- Dissertation

8. Assessment on MA HRM Year 1 - involves 2 examinations, 1 assignment and the compilation of a portfolio of evidence Year 2- Involves 3 assignments and the completion of a research report Year 3 – Dissertation

9. Entry requirements A candidate must satisfy one of the following conditions: i) hold an initial degree of the University of Wales, or another approved degree awarding body. ii) hold a non-graduate qualification which the University deems to be of satisfactory standard for the purpose of post-graduate admission. iii) have relevant work experience that is deemed to compensate the lack of formal qualifications and have held a position of management responsibility for a minimum of three years. A candidate who has already achieved Grad CIPD Status from the current or previous CIPD Professional Development Scheme may be given permission to proceed direct onto the dissertation

10. Method of Application For an application form please contact Student Information Desk - tel. 01978293439 Email sid@glyndwr.ac.uk For any other information on the programme contact Mike Green Programme Team Leader Tel- 01978293363 Email m.green@glyndwr.ac.uk