Course Summary
This programme provides students with the opportunity to develop a theoretical, evidence-based approach to strategic people management, with a focus on practical application across different organisational contexts and industries. Students will learn to design and manage strategy, enhance advanced people management skills, and have a unique opportunity to deepen personal effectiveness and business acumen.
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Career Sectors
This course prepares you for working in the Career Sectors below. Follow the links to get a fuller understanding of the sectors you are preparing for.
Entry Requirements
This course is designed for participants with Human Resources or People Management experience who are looking to take the next step in their career to a Senior People Management role.
Applicants are required to hold a minimum of an Honour’s Level Degree (Level 8 on the National Framework of Qualifications) or equivalent. TUS Midlands operate a Recognition of Prior Experiential Learning scheme which means that non graduates with considerable relevant work experience and other prior qualifications may be considered for the course.
A short interview will form part of the application decision.
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Course Commencement Date: September
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Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests. If these interests do not describe you, this course may prepare you for work you may not find satisfying.
Enterprising
Enterprising people like situations that involve using resources for personal or corporate economic gain. Such people may have an opportunistic frame of mind, and are drawn to commerce, trade and making deals. Some pursue sales and marketing occupations. Many will eventually end up owning their own business, or in management roles in larger organisations. They tend to be very goal-oriented and work best when focused on a target. Some have an entrepreneurial inclination.
Social
The Social person's interests focus on interacting with the people in their environment. In all cases, the Social person enjoys the personal contact with other people in preference to the impersonal dealings with things, data and ideas found in other groups.
Many will seek out positions where there is direct contact with the public in some advisory role, whether a receptionist or a counsellor. Social people are motivated by an interest in different types of people and like diversity in their work environments. Many are drawn towards careers in the caring professions and social welfare area, whilst others prefer teaching and other 'informing' roles.
Career Progression
This qualification provides you with a unique opportunity to deepen your personal effectiveness and business acumen. You’ll learn how to design and manage your own strategy, enhance people management skills, recruit & nurture talent to sustain success – and reward and motivate the talent your workforce.
Graduates of this programme have secured senior positions in Human Resources, Industrial Relations and People Management.