MSc Strategic Human Resource Management – Master’s in Strategic Human Resource Management
Your Pathway to Senior Leadership in People and Culture
The MSc Strategic Human Resource Management is built for ambitious HR and business professionals who want to lead people strategy at scale. You’ll develop advanced capabilities in human resource management, people analytics, employment law, organisational development, and ethical decision-making, preparing you to shape culture, performance, and value creation across global organisations. Designed for today’s agile workplace, this flexible MSC strategic programme equips you to progress confidently toward senior roles in strategic human resource leadership.
Certgates & Arden University Partnership
Arden University, a UK institution known for accessible, career-focused education, delivers this program online and in blended learning formats. Through Certgates, students gain direct access to Arden’s advanced digital campus while benefiting from Certgates’ dedicated support, guidance, and application assistance. Together, we ensure that studying MSc Strategic Human Resource Management online is flexible, supported, and future-focused.
Why Choose This Program ?
Accreditation
This MSc Strategic Human Resource Management carries multiple accreditations and alignments to strengthen your career progression:
- Chartered Management Institute (CMI): Earn a Level 7 Certificate in Strategic Management & Leadership Practice and Foundation Chartered Manager status, a clear route toward full Chartered Manager status with the UK’s management institute (CMI).
- Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD): Level 7 accreditation supporting advanced practice in human resource and people development.
- Global Alignments: Programme aligned with SHRM (Society for Human Resource Management) and HRCI (HR Certification Institute) requirements, plus organisational membership of AHRI (Australian HR Institute).
- Business School Memberships: AACSB and Business Graduates Association (BGA) memberships provide lifelong professional development resources.
Core Modules & Research Project
Advance your knowledge across strategic people and business management, emphasising analytics, ethics, law, culture, and performance.
Core Modules Total 180 Credits
- 1Strategic Planning & Ethical Decision Making (20)
- 2People Analytics & Value Creation (20)
- 3Strategic Employment Relations & Employment Law (20)
- 4Organisational Development, Culture & Change (20)
- 5People Development, Well-being & Performance (20)
- 6Resourcing & Rewarding Talent (20)
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Research Project (60)
The Research Project 60 Credits
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Independent, applied HR investigationYour capstone is an independent investigation into a contemporary HR issue. You’ll identify a strategic question, apply rigorous methods, and deliver actionable recommendations—demonstrating senior-level judgement in strategic HRM and producing a portfolio-ready output for employers.
What You Will Study?
Advance your knowledge across strategic people and business management, emphasising analytics, ethics, law, culture, and performance.
The Research Project (60 Credits)
Your capstone is an independent investigation into a contemporary HR issue. You’ll identify a strategic question, apply rigorous methods, and deliver actionable recommendations, demonstrating senior-level judgement in resource management (SHRM) and producing a portfolio-ready output for employers.
Career Prospects
An MSc in Psychology equips you with highly transferable skills in research, analysis, communication, and problem-solving, which are valuable in both psychology-specific and broader professional roles.Many graduates progress to BPS-accredited doctoral or master’s programs in specialist fields of psychology.
Potential career paths include:
Chartered Psychologist (with further specialist training)
Mental Health Practitioner
Human Resources and Organisational Development
Education and Teaching
Market or Social Research
Civil Service, Consultancy, and Management
Many graduates progress to BPS-accredited doctoral or master’s programmes in specialist fields of psychology.
How We Teach, How You Learn
Assessments (Practice-Driven, No Exams):
Learning Experience:
Entry Requirements
To apply, you will need:
Frequently Asked Questions.
Is the MSc Strategic Human Resource Management accredited?
Yes. It carries dual recognition from the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) and the Chartered Management Institute (CMI). It also aligns with SHRM, AHRI, and HRCI standards, making it globally relevant.
What skills will I gain from this MSc in HRM?
You’ll develop advanced expertise in people analytics, organisational development, employment law, employee wellbeing, and strategic leadership, all essential for senior HR roles.
Can I study while working full-time?
Absolutely. The programme is available online or via blended learning, offering maximum flexibility for working professionals.
What careers can I pursue with this MSc?
Graduates often move into positions such as HR Manager, HR Business Partner, Pay and Reward Specialist, Director of HR, or Chief People Officer.
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