Master Award in
Strategic Human Resource Management
Master Award could transfer 20 credits and 50% tuition fees to Master’s programs of UKeU and/or Partner University.

Master Award in Strategic Human Resource Management
The aim of this award is to develop learners’ understanding of how effective strategic management of human resources supports the achievement of organisational objectives in different contexts. The learner will also learn the process of analysing external and internal factors that affects an organisation and how the contextual factors are used to develop an effective HR strategy. Consideration is given to the contribution of strategic human resource management to competitive advantage and organisational growth.
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:
1. Understand the role of strategic management of human resources.
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1.1 Critically examine the nature and importance of strategic human resource management in organisations.
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1.2 Assess the role and purpose of strategic human resource management activities in an organisation.
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1.3 Evaluate how strategic human resource management is related to other functional areas.
2. Understand human resource planning in an organisation.
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2.1 Analyse the business factors that should be considered in human resource planning.
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2.2 Determine human resource requirements in different organisational contexts.
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2.3 Develop a human resource plan for an organisation.
3. Understand how contemporary issues in external business environment impact organisations and the management of Human Resources.
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3.1 Apply the tools for analysing the organisational environment.
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3.2 Critically evaluate how contemporary issues in external business environment impact organisations and the management of Human Resources.
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3.3 Critically evaluate legal and regulatory frameworks that impact on Human Resource strategy.
4. Be able to plan effective human resource strategies.
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4.1 Analyse the impact of organisational strategy, structure and culture on HR strategy and the management of human resources.
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4.2 Plan an effective HR strategy.
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4.3 Critically monitor the effectiveness of human resources management.
Topics:
Introduction to HRM and Strategic Integration
Course Coverage:
- Definition and features of HRM approach.
- HRM models: D. Guest, M. Patterson, Best Practice Model, Contingency Model, Harvard Framework.
- Comparison of Personnel Management and HRM.
- Activities of HRM: selection, recruitment, retention, skill development, up-skilling, re-skilling, and succession planning.
HRM Strategy and Organisational Strategy
Course Coverage:
- HRM strategy benefits for organisations and its interrelationship with organisational strategy.
- Organisational performance and HRM strategy; organisational strategy’s influence on HRM strategy.
- Value creation and Human Capital Management.
- HRM strategy’s business focus and characteristics of effective HRM.
Evaluation of Strategic HRM
Course Coverage:
- Evaluation of HRM contributions: characteristics, importance, techniques.
- Changing patterns of HRM due to globalisation and IT advancements.
HRM Planning and Workforce Analysis
Course Coverage:
- Personnel prerequisites: experiences, skills, qualifications, and workforce matching to organisational needs.
- Factors influencing HRM: government policies, education, employment trends, training, and labour market competition.
- Human Resource Planning: features, requirements, and planning lengths (short, medium, long-term).
Organisational and Environmental Analysis
Course Coverage:
- Models for organisational and environmental analysis: SWOT, PEST, McKinsey 7S, Natural System Model, Cognitive Model, Meta Models.
- HR Metrics, employee surveys, audits, and workforce analytics.
Workforce Trends and HR Challenges
Course Coverage:
- Demographic trends and multi-generational, diverse workforce challenges.
- Environmental (green) impacts, virtual workforce, career development, and organisational change.
- Employee benefits, remuneration, global mobility, and work-life balance issues.
Legal and Ethical Considerations in HRM
Course Coverage:
- Legislative frameworks: Employment Act (2008), Data Protection Act (1998), Equality Act (2010), Health and Safety Act (1974).
- Ethics in HRM: discrimination, harassment, racism, nepotism, favouritism, and employee satisfaction.
Culture and HRM
Course Coverage:
- Culture-led theoretical models: Schein, Hofstede, Handy.
- Interrelationship between HRM activities and organisational culture.
HR Strategies and Performance Monitoring
Course Coverage:
- Effective HR strategies using SMART objectives (specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, time-based).
- Importance of monitoring HRM effectiveness: policies, strategies, and operations.
- Evaluation of HRM performance indicators: quantitative (productivity, retention, cost-saving) and qualitative (stakeholder perspectives, employee surveys, benchmarking).
Indicative Reading list
- Adair, J. and Allen, M. (2003). The Concise Time Management and Personal Development. London: Thorogood.
- Megginson, D. (2007). Continuing Professional Development. London: Chartered Institute of Personnel & Development.
- Truss, C., Mankin, D. and Kelliher, C., (2012). Strategic Human Resource Management. Oxford: University Press.
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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- APEL.Q certified from UKeU for credit and tuition fee transfer
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