Master of Arts (MA) In Human Resource Management

The Master of Arts (MA) in human resource management will equip students with advanced knowledge and skills in the field of human resource management, including recruitment, selection, training and development, compensation and benefits and employee relations.

This program has a strategic and international focus in order to equip students to manage the increasing complexity and challenges in the modern human resource function within organisations. Students will gain an increased understanding of current trends and best practices in human resource management which can be used to improve organisational performance and employee engagement. In addition, completing this program will provide students with the ability to advance in a career in human resources management, specifically in management and leadership-related roles.

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• Master comprehensive specialised knowledge and understanding of methods and tools for employee selection and recruitment including the role of data and analytics in recruitment and selection, including how to measure the effectiveness of recruitment and selection methods, and how to use data to improve recruitment and selection decisions
• Master specialised knowledge and understanding of the importance of workplace learning and development
• Master specialised knowledge of employment legislation in Europe and the latest trends, best practices and innovations in employee and labour relations
• Master multidisciplinary knowledge of effective global business strategy, including market entry, globalisation and growth
• Master theoretical and practical knowledge of global business strategy including the development, implementation and execution of business strategies for global operations
• Master multi-disciplinary theoretical and practical knowledge of compliance with ethics and professional standards (including critically appraising industry trends and monitoring best practices) within their profession and industry / aspiring profession and industry

Relationship to Occupation

• Human Resources specialists/consultants
• Human Resources managers
• Human Resources business partners
• Recruitment managers
• Compensation and benefits managers
• Training and development managers
• Training and development specialists/consultants
• Business operations specialists
• HR business analyst
• HR Projects and talent operations specialist
• Manager – HR mergers, acquisitions and divestments
• Senior digital HR consultant

Prerequisites

• Students who have no training in the field must have completed a bachelor’s in a relevant subject or have completed an MQF/EQF Level 6 qualification. However, students’ circumstances and experiences may also be considered during the application process—five years of relevant working experience in the industry of specialisation
• Similarly, students applying for the course need to be fluent in English since the course is taught in English. Therefore, proof of B2 level of English should be provided by the students upon application – IELTS level/grade 6 or the student’s country equivalent
• A Bachelor’s degree or graduate degree in humanities, sciences, human resources, organisational behaviour, business, administration, management, communication, journalism, psychology, arts or a related field
• Minimum 180 ECTS at MQF/EQF Level 6 previously acquired at a Higher Education institution
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills
• A minimum of one year of work experience in a business environment will be considered as an asset

Fees 

Available on Request

Start Date *

Following October 2024, the next intakes would be in January, April and July 2025

A participative and innovative pedagogy

Our training courses are based on a participative and innovative pedagogy based on the value of the example and the constant exchange between learners and experienced professionals. The realities of corporate life are at the heart of the personalised learning methods we use. They are intended to identify potentials and to hatch vocations of managers and business developers. Our campus is also open to all international candidates who wish to study management in Malta.