Level 8 or level 9 HRM module, HRM08101 or equivalent.
At least one level 9 organisational change or HRD module - HRM09903 or HRM09102 or equivalent

A range of topics will be selected to represent current and emerging trends in HRM of importance to HR practitioners and academics. The emphasis in this module is focused around building on students previous knowledge of HRM and developing students skills of critical analysis and application of theory to practice. Lecturers deliver sessions based on their own expertise/empirical research. Due to the contemporary nature of the module, topics may change according to lecturer expertise, but content will always reflect the 3 key HRM specialist areas of employee resourcing, development and relations.

LO1:Identify and analyse trends in HRM research, strategy and practice.
LO2:Construct strong and convincing written arguments about various aspects of HRM
LO3:Develop in-depth knowledge of theoretical issues in HRM as a basis for debating contemporary issues
LO4:Critically reflect on theoretical and practical issues applied to contemporary HRM both individually and in teams.
LO5: Develop, design, and deliver a research-based evaluation of a contemporary HRM topic.