Master Award in
Managing Employment Relations and Employment Law
Master Award could transfer 20 credits and 50% tuition fees to Master’s programs of UKeU and/or Partner University.
Master Award in Managing Employment Relations and Employment Law
The aim of this award is to develop learners’ understanding of the key principles that underpin Managing Employment Relations. The learners will develop understanding of employee relation & Employment Law and their purpose, specifically focusing on recruitment and selection legislation and the employment protection provided for different types of organisation.
Could transfer 20 credits and 50% tuition fee to the Master of Arts in Human Resource Management and Talent Development (MAHRM) of SIMI Swiss.
Learning Outcomes:
Understand key concepts in employment law in a country.
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1.1 Examine aims and objectives of employment legislation.
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1.2 Analyse the impact of regulatory and legal requirements on human resource policies in an organisation.
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1.3 Analyse the impact of ethical requirements on human resource policies in an organisation.
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1.4 Explain the purpose of human resource policy.
2. Understand recruitment and selection legislation in a country.
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2.1 Evaluate the principles of discrimination legislation in relation to recruitment and legislation.
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2.2 Critically evaluate the role of contracts in employment law.
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2.3 Analyse the mechanisms for establishing contracts of employment.
3. Understand aspects of employment protection given to different types of workforce.
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3.1 Analyse the legislative and procedural protection that exists for workers.
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3.2 Examine the legal consequences of unfair treatment of an employee for the employer.
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3.3 Apply law relating to the nature of protection for workers to a given situation.
4. Analysing organisational level employment relations processes, functions and procedures.
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4.1 Critically analyse the roles and functions of the different stakeholders in managing the employment relationship.
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4.2 Assess the impacts of external contexts and organisational-level employment relations processes on organisational performance.
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4.3 Evaluate the significance and impact of the integration of employment relations processes on organisational policy, practice, and organisational outcomes.
Topics:
Core Principles and Framework of Employment Law
Course Coverage:
- The core principles underpinning employment law, including common law, their purpose, origin, and practical implications.
- Legislation in own country: Domestic, regional, and international treaties, regulations, and directives.
- Rights and responsibilities of employment, including payment-related regulatory and legal rights, data protection, conditions, and contract terms.
- Key legislations: Data Protection Act 1998, National Minimum Wage Act 1998, Equal Pay Act 1970, Employment Relations Act 2004, Employment Rights Act 1996, Employment Act 2008.
Policies and Practices in Employment
Course Coverage:
- Policy purposes related to selection and recruitment, diversity and equality, development and training, expenses and benefits, discipline, performance improvement, rewards, and pay.
- Relating to own country: Equality and diversity, fairness and transparency, mechanisms for establishing contracts (expressed and implied terms), and addressing discrimination (direct, indirect, by association, perception, victimisation, harassment).
Health, Safety, and Employment Regulations
Course Coverage:
- Laws and regulations addressing health and safety, discipline, confidentiality, working time, maternity/paternity leave, harassment, bullying, change management, grievance, dismissal, intellectual property, whistleblowing, alcohol, drugs, and smoking.
- Key legislations: Work and Families Act 2006, Sex Discrimination Act 1995/1997, Race Relations Act 1992 and Amendment Act 2000, Disability Discrimination Acts 1995 and 2005.
Contracts and Employment Terms
Course Coverage:
- Law of contract and basic principles of contracts.
- Types of contracts, including atypical contracts, and the definition of an employee.
- Relating to own country: Arbitration, trade unions, tribunal systems, Employment Protection Legislation Index (OECD).
Dismissal and Redundancy
Course Coverage:
- Reasons for dismissal, organisational policies, and procedures within statutes.
- Scenarios of unfair dismissal, whistleblowing, constructive dismissal, redundancy payment, notice period, consultation, re-employment options, and time off to find a new job.
Theories and Stakeholders in Employment Relations
Course Coverage:
- Theories of employment relations and the roles of different stakeholders in managing employment relationships.
Employment Relations Contexts
Course Coverage:
- The impact of local, national, and global contexts shaping employment relations climates.
Organisational-Level Employment Relations
Course Coverage:
- Employment relations policies, processes, and procedures that support organisational performance (e.g., employee engagement, diversity management, employee communication, bargaining, conflict resolution, change management).
Integration of Employment Relations Processes
Course Coverage:
- The integration of employment relations processes and their impacts on policy, practice, and organisational outcomes.
Indicative Reading list
- Aylott, E. (2018). Employment Law: A Practical Introduction. CIPD with Kogan Page Ltd. 2 edition ISBN 0749483237
- Aylott, E. (2018). Employee relations: a practical introduction. CIPD with Kogan Page Ltd. 2 edition ISBN 0749483210
- Holland, A. and Burnett, S. (2012). Employment Law. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
- Lewis, D., Sargeant, M., Schwab, B., and Lewis, D. (2011). Employment Law: The Essentials. London: Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development.
- Wallington, P. (2012). Butterworths Employment Law Handbook. United Kingdom: Butterworths.
Entry requirements
To enroll The Master Award, the learner must possess:
- Graduated with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or achieved a Level 6 Diploma according to the European Qualifications;
- For a degree from non-recognized universities; The learner should have followed Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning for Qualifications (APEL.Q) policy of MI Swiss and/or University Partners;
- Learners must be over 21 years old.
English requirements
If a learner is not from a predominantly English-speaking country, proof of English language proficiency must be provided.
- Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) level B2 or equivalent;
- Or A minimum TOEFL score of 101 or IELTS 5.5; Reading and Writing must be at 5.5 or equivalent.
The UKeU reserves the highest decision-making authority regarding admissions and may accept or reject applicants following a thorough review of each applicant’s profile, ensuring that only those capable of benefiting from the course are admitted. Qualifications from diploma mills or fake universities/institutions will not be accepted by UKeU and/or Partner University.
After graduating with Master Award, learners receive all certified documents from the UKeU.
Certified Documents:
- e-Certificate from the UK eUni Worldwide (UKeU);
- Hard copy certificate from UK eUni Worldwide (UKeU) (Optional);
- Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning for Qualifications (APEL.Q) certified from UKeU for credit and tuition fee transfer.
Because the course is accredited and recognized, learners can easily use their qualifications in the workplace and enjoy many opportunities for career advancement. In addition, if you wish to pursue a degree from UKeU and/or a Partner University, all credits and 50% paid tuition fees can be transferred.
The UKeU’ Master Award means:
UKeU Master Award is the award at the master level and is equivalent to:
- Level 7 certificate of Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) of UK
- Level 10 certificate of Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF)
- Level 7 certificate of Credit and Qualifications Framework (CQFW)
- Level 7 certificate of European Qualifications Framework (EQF)
- Level 9 certificates of the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF)
- Level 7 certificate of ASEAN Qualifications Reference Framework (AQRF)
- Level 9 certificate of the African Continental Qualifications Framework (ACQF)
Learners can transfer all credits and 50% of their tuition fees when enrolling in UKeU and/or Partner University academic programs if they wish to pursue an academic degree.
Credits transfer:
Learners can transfer 20 credits from the Master Award course when participating in the Master program. Please see the credit transfer policy HERE.
Tuition fee transfer:
When enrolling in the Master program, graduates from the Master Award will receive a fee reduction equal to 50% of the tuition fees paid for the Master Award. Please refer to the tuition fee transfer policy HERE.
The UKeU Micro Degree course allows learners to transfer credits and 50% of their tuition fees toward full degree programs offered by UKeU and/or Partner University. UKeU reserves the right to limit admissions once enrollment exceeds the set quotas.
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- To participate in the UKeU Micro Degree course, learners need to meet the entry criteria corresponding to each level. Please see the “Entry” tab for more details.
- UKeU will not accept applicants whose entry qualifications are from fake universities or institutions that are not accredited.
- For Master Award courses, if an entry bachelor is unavailable, learners must demonstrate a minimum of 5 years of work experience in the relevant field. Please note that a bachelor’s degree is required for the Master’s program at UKeU and Partner University so that you could study Master Award but could not move to the Master’s program of UKeU and/or Partner University.
- English is not a mandatory entry requirement for Micro Degree course, but candidates need to ensure that English is used in reading documents, listening to lectures, and doing assignments. Applicants should note that English is a mandatory requirement when switching to an academic program at UKeU and Partner University.
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- Hard copy certificate from UKeU and/or Partner Universities
- APEL.Q certified from UKeU for credit and tuition fee transfer
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- Transfer full credits & 50% tuition fees to equivalent academic programs
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