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Wolverhampton Business SchoolMSc Human Resource Development andOrganisational Change (Top up)Course Guide
2017-18September
About this guide
This is your course guide. It provides the basic but fundamental information about your course of study. Thisguide is yours for the duration of the course, we don’t re-issue it annually and if any information containedwithin were to change then we will write to you to explain so.
In particular, if any important aspects relating to your modules were to change then we will inform you inaccordance with the Code of Practice for the Management of Changes to Modules and Courses. The teachingand support teams which you will get to know over time will refer to this guide – it will be useful to you andwe advise you to make good use of it throughout your studies.
The Course Guide should be read in conjunction with the more general sources of information which relate toall students at the University. The Student Handbook is a very detailed reference point for all issues relating toyour studies which aren’t specific to just your particular course. You might also want to refer to the StudentCharter; the University’s Policies and Regulations and the University Assessment Handbook documents whichwill provide you with all of the information that we think you will need for your period of study here.
If you need additional information, or you simply want to discuss elements of any of these documents or otheraspects of your course, find that there is something you need to know, please contact your Faculty StudentServices:
Faculty Student Services
We can help with the administration and organisation of your time at University – from enrolment andmodule registration, tuition fee enquiries, attendance support, course management and lifecycle queries,extenuating circumstances, leave of absence, transfers and changes, assignment submission, SAMsappointments, assessment and result queries, right through to Graduation.
You can also come and talk to us for impartial advice and support if things are starting to go wrong and you’renot sure who else to talk to. The main thing to remember is that you are not alone. We see large numbers ofstudents over the course of a year on a variety of issues, so please don’t be afraid to approach us.
We are here to ensure that your transition into Higher Education is as smooth as possible. Normal officeopening hours are Monday-Friday 08:45-17:00.
You can contact us through the e:vision help desk, by phone or in person or by e-mail:
Faculty of SocialSciences
The Lord Paul Swraj Building MU 202 (01902) 321789(01902) 321515
Help and Advice is alsoavailable from StudentSupport & Wellbeing…
Contact us at the Alan TuringBuilding MI 001 for all enquiries andreferrals… Services operate at allcampuses by appointment.
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[email protected]@wlv.ac.uk
Welcome from the Course Leader
On behalf of the teaching and support teams from MSc Human Resource Development and OrganisationalChange (Top up) course, I would like to extend to you a very warm welcome to the University ofWolverhampton, and in particular your campus.
My name is Steven Rogers and I am the course leader for your MSc Human Resource Development andOrganisational Change (Top up) course and alongside your personal tutor, will be your main point of contactover the duration of your studies. My contact details are below – please don’t hesitate to get in touch if youneed any support or guidance.
The successes which you will achieve whilst at the University are based upon a partnership between the
expertise and support from the staff here and the effort you put into learning. We welcome students who areeager to think for themselves, to take control of their own learning and who are ready to get involved indeveloping the skills required in a highly competitive job market. Make the most of the wide range ofopportunities available to you.
Studying at University can be difficult, and for many of you the transition into University life will bechallenging. However we will support you throughout your course, particularly whilst you develop into anindependent learner over the course of your first year with us.
We believe it is important that you are encouraged to make your own contribution to the effective operationand development of your chosen course. We hope that you might consider acting as a Course Representativeduring some of your time with us to help the University continue to improve your experience.
I would like to wish you every success with your studies. We look forward to working with you and hope thatyou enjoy your time with us.
Steven Rogers
Course Management and Staff Involvement
RoleRole NameName SpecialismSpecialism eMaileMail Tel. Ext.Tel. Ext. RoomRoom
Head of Department Mrs Janet Firth [email protected] 3663 MN121
Course Leader Mr Steven Rogers [email protected] 3638 MN204
Educational Aims of the Course
The MSC Human Resource Development and Organisational Change (top up) aims to develop your researchskills for effective operation at a strategic level in an organisation, particularly in the areas of organisationaldevelopment, change and transition. This course will assist you in making a strategic contribution to anyorganisation. It will enable you to compete for higher level posts within the field of HRD.
The research programme will give you knowledge of research methods to assist in the process of writing aresearch dissertation. This process will assist you in making a strategic contribution to any organisation. Itmay advance your career by enabling you to compete for higher level strategic posts within the field of HR andHRD.
What makes this programme distinctive?
UWBS currently holds devolved status from CIPD, which enables you to gain a professional CIPD qualificationwhilst studying for the MSc HRDOC (top up). These levels of attainment are achieved through research whichyou can focus to your own organisation.
The course aims to develop students at advanced level for a professional career in HRD by developingknowledge and understanding of the disciplines of HRD and Organisational Change. This is achieved throughhoning critical reflective thinking and developing robust, independent, personal and professionaldevelopment skills.
Completion of the course enables students to apply for professional Chartered Membership or Fellowship ofthe CIPD.
Course Structure
September (Part-Time)September (Part-Time)
ModuleModule TitleTitle CreditsCredits PeriodPeriod TypeType Module LeaderModule Leader
7MG002 Dissertation Project 60 CRYRA Core Shaukat Ali
Course Learning Outcomes
Learning OutcomeLearning Outcome Contributing ModulesContributing Modules
Masters Course Learning Outcome 1 Masters Course Learning Outcome 1 (MACLO1)(MACLO1)
Synthesise relevant critical thinking throughacademic research completing an independentresearch project/dissertation at masters level
7MG002 Dissertation Project
PSRB
None
Employability in the Curriculum
The CIPD is the foremost HR Institute in the world, and for anyone wishing to pursue or further their careerwithin the field of HR or HRDOC, it is essential that a CIPD postgraduate qualification is obtained for thoseleading change and developing people in organisations.
Most organisations who recruit HR professionals require applicants to either hold a CIPD qualification or bestudying to achieve one.
International, National and Local recruitment to the field of HR is a growing industry and as such competitionfor employment is high. Our programme is a robust programme that has been highly commended by the CIPDfor many years. More recently the HRDOC pathway has been subject to nationally recognised awards forteaching innovation and programme innovation.
There are elements of training design and delivery incorporated within the programme, so as to enablestudents to be able to plan and prepare a business case for selling new ideas, concepts and products within anorganisation. The core disciplines of internal and external marketing presentations are identical.
This course is essential for anyone engaged in the development of Organisations through staff andstakeholders in current and future economic climates of change. Failure to understand the underpinningtheories and practice of HRDOC will result in organisations failing to work in a proactive manner, becomeleaner and fitter, and maximise its human resource effectively and efficiently.
Graduates from the MSc HRDOC award should be able to operate effectively in strategic roles or in positions ofstrategic influence, but bring higher levels of expertise to bear than previously. They should also be able tomove up their organisational hierarchy more quickly, or alternatively seek and secure employment in anotherorganisation at a higher level, or set themselves up as an independent consultant
Teaching, Learning and Assessment
A variety of interactive learning activities will support the achievement of the course learning outcomes. Developmental workshops, supervision tutorials and independent activity will take place to develop and
implement a research design to support the production of a dissertation.
Learning will involve both classroom engagement and out of classroom activities including the use of blendedlearning environments. Flexible and interactive e-learning opportunities will be a feature of learning. Personalreflection and collaborative learning will be vital components of this course and students will be expected toparticipate fully.
Students will be expected, and directed, to read from a range of sources, including academic journals. Studentswill work autonomously. In order to progress and show knowledge and skill at Master’s level requires asignificant amount of self directed as this forms a significant part of this course.
Learning activities will encompass a number of approaches that are designed to ensure a holistic overview ofthe subject matter. These will typically include;
researchcritical analysisethical approaches to key issuessystematic problem solvingpresentation of resultscritical self evaluation
Completion of the course enables students to apply for professional Chartered Membership or Fellowship ofthe CIPD.
It is essential that you become a student member of the CIPD in order to gain the appropriate membership oncompletion of your studies. The appropriate form will be supplied at the beginning of your course of study.
Reference Points
CIPD Professional Standards Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (2007) Masters awards in Business and Management:programme framework (benchmark)FHEQ (2006) Framework for Higher Education Qualifications
Academic Regulations Exemptions
Section W. Masters Top-up Awards
W.1.4 Award titles must be generic in nature and must be different from any other validated Masters Award.
Section P. Postgraduate and Masters Awards
P.3.5 Minimum number of University credits students must study and pass
(Approval by ARSC 17 June 2011)
Section W Postgraduate and Masters Awards
(ii) Who hold a postgraduate diploma from the University of Wolverhampton and have had a gap in study ofat least one year since the Award of that Diploma.
(ARSC approved exemption from Section W.1.2.(ii) 27 July 2011)
Support with your studies
University Learning Centres are the key source of academic information for students providing access to:
Physical library resources (books, journal, DVDs etc.)Study areas to allow students to study in the environment that suits them best: Social areas, quiet andsilent areas.A wide range of online information sources, including eBooks, e-journals and subject databasesAcademic skills support via the Skills for Learning programmeStudents on campus can attend workshops or ask for one-to-one help on a range of skills such asacademic writing and referencing.Dedicated Subject Pages to enable you to explore key online information sources that are recommendedfor their studies.Physical access to local libraries both in UK and overseas via SCONUL and WorldCat agreements
We also strongly advise you to download to “MyWLV” student app. MyWLV is a single point of personalisedaccess to the variety of systems the University offers. This includes pulling through relevant information (e.g.deadlines, timetables) and linking to underlying systems.
Course Specific Support
In providing flexible and interactive e-learning opportunities to meet student needs, e-learning componentswill be designed to form an integral feature of the learning, teaching and support. VLE provides a platform fordoing this and will be the primary focus of the online supported learning dimension of the module. In additionto making use of the online databases and other software resources available through the Learning Centre andITS, students will be encouraged to consider the potential benefits of using Pebble Pad as a practical aid toresearch activity.
A Personal Tutor is allocated to every student. Personal Tutors maintain regular communication (virtualand/or face-to-face) with each of their designated tutees. Follow up meetings are arranged with students whoare not making satisfactory progress or who are at risk of withdrawal. Personal Tutors assist students in theirpersonal and academic development, planning and progression as well as offering students advice andguidance to help them liaise with other staff and support facilities in their school and the University,including study skills support.
The Course Leader will monitor the academic and experiential quality of the Course through Award Boards,focus groups and other channels. Course Leader also supports and directs students proactively on the Course,both collectively and individually, and respond to inquiries and requests from students with regard to theacademic programme of study.
Special Needs Tutor liaises with the Student Enabling Centre (SEC) regarding provision for specific disabledstudents & disseminates information from the SEC on the needs of specific disabled students. The SpecialNeeds Tutor also monitor requests for, and provision of, specific examination and assessment arrangements,publicise SNT ‘surgery’ arrangements and make available time to meet with individual disabled students toenable them to discuss their own school-specific disability issues where necessary. The tutor takes a pro-active role in monitoring the welfare and academic progress of disabled students within the school.
Contact Hours
In higher education, the term ‘contact hours’ is used very broadly, to refer to the amount of time that youspend learning in contact with teaching or associated staff, when studying for a particular course.
This time provides you with the support in developing your subject knowledge and skills, and opportunitiesto develop and reflect on your own, independent learning. Contact time can take a wide variety of formsdepending on your subject, as well as where and how you are studying. Some of the most common examplesare:
lecturesseminarstutorials
project supervisionsdemonstrationspractical classes and workshopssupervised time in a studio/workshopfieldworkexternal visitswork-based learning (including placements)scheduled virtual interaction with tutor such as on line, skype, telephone
In UK higher education, you as the student take primary responsibility for your own learning. In this context,contact time with teaching and associated staff is there to help shape and guide your studies. It may be usedto introduce new ideas and equip you with certain knowledge or skills, demonstrate practical skills for you topractise independently, offer guidance on project work, or to provide personalised feedback.
Alongside contact time, private or independent study is therefore very significant. This is the time that youspend learning without direct supervision from, or contact with, a member of staff. It might includebackground reading, preparation for seminars or tutorials, follow-up work, wider practice, the completion ofassignments, revision, and so on.
Course Specific Health and Safety Issues
No specific health and safety issues recorded.
Course Fact File
Hierarchy of Awards:Hierarchy of Awards: Master of Science Human Resource Development and Organisational Change
Course Codes:Course Codes: BU003W31UV Part-Time 1 YearsBU003W36UV Part-time Block Release 1 Years
Awarding Body / Institution:Awarding Body / Institution: University of Wolverhampton
School / Institute:School / Institute: Wolverhampton Business School
Category of Partnership:Category of Partnership: Not delivered in partnership
Location of Delivery:Location of Delivery: University of Wolverhampton
Teaching Institution:Teaching Institution: University of Wolverhampton
Published: 21-Sep-2017 by Steven Rogers
