What and how you will study
We build your confidence and competence by tackling the type of real-world issues you will or currently do face in HRM/ER positions. The program takes a very strong problem-based approach to student learning.
In the program, you will take two foundation courses - an introductory course on human resource management (HRM) and employment relations (ER), and a general course to help you understand how and why people behave as they do in organisations. These courses cover specialist topics including human resource development, international HRM, leadership, organisational design, employment relations, and negotiation and advocacy. Also included are two other compulsory capstone courses, in organisational change and strategic HRM.
Several courses in the program are elective courses in the MBA and in graduate programs from other Faculties, further increasing the mix of students and having a beneficial effect on class discussion and learning.
Our staff
Our academics are full-time University staff members committed to creating a unique learning experience for our students. Staff members are active researchers in their areas and/or experienced consultants, and are able to use that expertise to enrich the learning experience of our students. The ER/HRM Discipline Group in the Newcastle Business School, which includes two Professors of international standing, has a very strong international reputation for research and teaching.