Why study MSc Management with Human Resources at BU? 

  • Gain essential HR expertise: Acquire the skills and acumen needed to plan and manage human resource strategies across public and private sector organisations.
  • Study with a global perspective: Explore key issues such as managing people across different cultures, organisational and employment-related challenges, and the development of people as a resource.
  • Strengthen your core business skills: Build your leadership, strategic thinking, people management, and marketing knowledge through essential management units.
  • Boost your employability: Take advantage of an optional 30-week work placement in the UK or overseas to gain valuable hands-on experience before you graduate.
  • Learn what employers need: Study a course developed in collaboration with employers and professional bodies to ensure you gain the skills and knowledge valued in the workplace.
  • Change your career direction with confidence: Receive expert support from a teaching team experienced in guiding students from diverse backgrounds into successful HR careers.

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Course accreditation

This course is delivered by the AACSB-accredited Business School, an accreditation attained by fewer than 6% of business schools worldwide. It recognises our focus on excellence in all areas

Business Graduates Association

Membership with the Business Graduates Association provides you with career development tools, including CV-building services and job search tools, along with webinars and social events for networking and skill enhancement

Key information

Next start date:

September 2025, January 2026, September 2026

Location:

Bournemouth University, Lansdowne Campus (with additional activities on Talbot Campus)

Duration:

September: 1 year full-time or 2 years with optional 30-week work placement. January: 16 months full-time or 2 years with optional 30-week work placement

Accreditations:

The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)

Required subjects:

All subjects considered

Entry requirements:

A Bachelors Honours degree with 2:2 in any subject, or equivalent. For more information see our full entry requirements

International entry requirements:

If English is not your first language you'll need IELTS (Academic) 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component, or equivalent. For more information see our full entry requirements.