Management (Human Resource Management), MSc

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Course Overview

Do you aspire to lead teams, support organisational growth and shape the future of the workplace? If you are decisive, organised and an effective communicator, and you know how to bring out the best in people, a career in management and human resources could be the ideal fit.

The MSc Management (Human Resource Management) at Swansea University is designed for students who want to understand the human side of business. You’ll explore how people and organisations operate, studying key areas such as leadership, organisational behaviour and managing human dynamics in an increasingly global and digital business environment.

Alongside your HRM focus, you’ll develop a solid foundation in essential management disciplines, including managing financial resources in a digital world, sustainable operations management, managing people and performance and marketing strategy. This broad grounding equips you with the strategic insight needed to thrive in modern organisations.

This programme is accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI), the UK’s only chartered professional body dedicated to excellence in management and leadership. Open to graduates from any discipline, the course provides a valuable route into business and management careers. On successful completion of the relevant mapped modules, you will also achieve the CMI Level 7 Certificate in Strategic Management and Leadership, giving you an additional, industry-recognised qualification.

Why Management (Human Resource Management) at Swansea?

  • The School of Management is accredited by AACSB International, the world’s largest business education association, connecting business schools, businesses and learners, to create the next generation of great leaders. 
  • Open to applicants with no existing experience of business or management related subjects
  • All modules are taught by our world-class faculty who have industrial and academic knowledge
  • Professional body accreditation (subject to module selection), which can help to accelerate your career
  • Based in the £22 million School of Management building on the Bay Campus
  • Business & Management Studies is ranked 83rd in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025

Your Management (Human Resource Management) Experience

From the moment you join the School of Management, we work with you to develop the skills, confidence, and real‑world experience that will enhance your career prospects.

You’ll have access to unlimited one‑to‑one, bespoke careers support from our dedicated Employability and Careers team. You can also take part in a work placement or internship through the Swansea Paid Internship Network (SPIN) or the Week of Work initiative, giving you valuable experience to apply your analytical and managerial learning in industry.

All our students benefit from co-location with industry partners at our innovative Bay Campus. Our facilities include dedicated teaching and study spaces, alongside extensive IT provision equipped with up‑to‑date hardware and specialist analytics software, ensuring you gain hands‑on experience with the tools used by today’s data‑driven organisations.

Management (Human Resource Management) Employment Opportunities

We have an excellent track record of placing our graduates with major multinational companies.

Your Management (Human Resource Management) programme, with its CMI accreditation, will give you the opportunities to work across a wide range of sectors and thrive within this competitive market.  

Your next step could lie in any of these roles:

  • HR Business Partner
  • Business Development Manager
  • Management Consultant

Modules

We're currently reviewing our curriculum to enhance your learning experience and embed skills that will benefit your future career. This means that some modules may be subject to change.

Entry Requirements

We consider all applicants on their own merits and welcome applications from students with a wide range of qualifications.