Business with Human Resource Management, MA (Hons)

This programme integrates business studies with human resource management to address the social, political, environmental, and cultural challenges facing modern businesses, governments, and not-for-profit organisations. Taught by leading professionals, it builds essential competencies such as authentic leadership, ethical and sustainable practices, entrepreneurial skills, and effective communication, preparing graduates for roles in accountancy, finance, strategy, marketing, HR, data analytics, and innovation. Students can draw on diverse disciplines like psychology, law, economics, sociology, art, history, and mathematics, particularly in the first two years.HR management studies focus on managing people in contemporary workplaces, the implications of HR policies for stakeholders, the impact of technology on work, and new employment relations with their economic, social, and ethical dimensions. Suited for those pursuing HR or management careers, or further education, the programme provides a supportive environment with pastoral support, extracurricular activities, and development opportunities like Edinburgh Awards, business societies, and study abroad in Year 3.