Part-time study guide. Business, management, HRM and Law

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1 Business, management, HRM and Law

2 courses with impact Here at the Business School, alongside a varied and dynamic full-time student population studying a range of Honours and Master s degree, we have a strong vibrant community of part-time students. In a fast-paced economic and work environment the need to update your skills, give yourself more options and gain a competitive edge in the job market has never been more important. Whether you re at the early stages of your management career or professional development or an aspiring senior manager, we have courses to cover both ends of the spectrum. We recognise that you probably have a busy career already and perhaps a family too, which means you need flexible learning options and courses that open up opportunities will make a positive impact on your future. Each year hundreds of students choose to study with us on business and law courses. You ll receive excellent support from your Lecturers, many of whom have undertaken professional careers of their own and have a wealth of industry experience to draw from. You ll have access to the support and academic facilities at the University like any other student, including a state-of-the-art library and access to online learning resources when you need to work from home. If you ve never done a university course or you ve been out of education for a while, you ll be just like many of our other part-time students who quickly adjust and become inspired by their learning and the people they meet on the course. If you re not sure what the right course is for you, what kind of commitment you need to make or study methods and assessment, just get in touch and we ll have a chat without any pressure. For further information on part-time study and forthcoming Open Evenings visit: /uhbs/about/part-timestudy/ Or contact: 2 University of Huddersfield 3

3 Certificate in Management Studies (CMS) Kerry Barker Lecturer, CMS This is a development programme for existing or aspiring managers in industry, business or public and voluntary sectors. There are no formal academic entry requirements and experience of work in management roles is taken into account. We welcome applications if you are looking to develop your leadership and management career. The course lasts one year from September to June with regular weekly classes on Mondays between pm The aim of the course is to help you acquire and develop the skills and knowledge you need to become a more effective manager. It s a gateway to build on your career status and improve your management opportunities. It also provides you with the academic qualifications to back up your on-theground experience and enhance your professional profile. The main emphasis of the course is on the development of personal skills, techniques and qualities required to help you in your day-to-day management role. We value your own individual experience and seek to create the conditions for you to apply what you learn to your immediate work environment and make a real impact. You have the option to register with the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) to achieve an additional Level 6 CMI qualification with no additional work. The Business School holds annual guest speakers and networking events with the CMI and other professional organisations which we encourage you to attend. The CMS is an ideal stepping stone to further achievements and would provide you with the academic entry qualifications for the following courses: Healthcare Management MSc (see page 13) Diploma in Management Studies (DMS) or Master of Business Administration (MBA) (see pages 6-9) /courses/ I chose the University of Huddersfield on the recommendations of past graduates and due to its prestigious reputation. The course allows me to develop my knowledge with the opportunity to adopt my learning immediately into my profession. The tutors teach you tools and techniques on how to identify and challenge your assumptions and encourage you to modify your perceptions by evidence based views. It represents the first step towards becoming a successful MBA student. My career aspiration is to become a management consultant, and through this course and subsequent others, it will support me in successfully transforming organisations through technology. Joseph Pickering Certificate in Management Studies (CMS) 4 University of Huddersfield 5

4 Diploma in Management Studies (DMS) Peter Greenan Postgraduate and postexperience Admissions Officer (Business) How to apply mba This course is for you if you have some prior academic qualifications combined with an appropriate level of managerial experience. We attract students from a wide range of industry, public sector or entrepreneurial backgrounds at varying stages in their professional careers. You will need a degree or other professional qualifications and at least 2 years relevant experience at a managerial level. The course will take 15 months part-time. You ll have flexible study options available including block study (4 day teaching blocks ) or regular weekly classes on an afternoon and evening. We ll discuss with you what kind of attendance might be suitable for you to fit around work and personal commitments. This course introduces you to the activities, tasks and processes of organisations, increases your awareness of your personal managerial role and provides greater insight into management functions. You ll find yourself exchanging insights and ideas on contemporary issues with managers from other disciplines and business sectors, both private and public. A key module encourages you to focus on your personal development through reflective practice. You are encouraged to develop perspectives on the issues facing management both now and in the future. We work closely with professional bodies such as the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) and you have the opportunity to gain additional professional qualifications without the need for additional study or assessment. The DMS will help you demonstrate your management development potential and make an impact in your immediate role or open new possibilities. The DMS completes a significant part of the Master of Business Administration (MBA) programme of study allowing you to complete a further period of study to achieve a full MBA award. The MBA is the most globally recognised senior management qualification. /courses/ After already having a number of marketing qualifications I wanted a wider business knowledge that encompassed a whole range of skills rather than just one aspect of business. I like the teaching style, you are treated with respect and I think there is an underlying understanding that as students we ll also put in as much or more effort into studying the modules in our own time and so the lessons are quite relaxed. I have a study plan which I try and stick to and this helps me keep on schedule. I aim to move into a more managerial role and this course will give me deeper understanding of business on a more coordinated and strategic scale. Diana Greenwood Diploma in Management Studies (DMS) 6 University of Huddersfield 7

5 Master of Business Administration (MBA) Leigh Morland Course Leader, MBA How to apply mba This is a practice based and reflective course and our students come with a variety of industry experience which enhances the teaching and learning on the course. You will need a degree or other professional qualifications and at least 2 years relevant work or managerial experience. If you already have a Diploma in Management Studies (DMS) from Huddersfield you will be able to top-up to a full MBA award. Those holding a DMS qualification from other institutions will need to contact us to evaluate your previous programme of study. The course will take 2-3 years part-time. Enrolment and induction takes place in September of your year of study. You ll have flexible study options available including block study (4 day teaching blocks ) or regular weekly classes on an afternoon and evening. We ll discuss with you what kind of attendance might be suitable for you to fit around work and personal commitments. We provide a broad and comprehensive programme of study looking at the crucial areas of business that affect strategic performance whether from a sole trader, an SME or a large company perspective. Key areas include finance, service operations and marketing, managing people and strategic thinking. We also focus upon your own development as a manager through reflective practice. The dissertation is a self-initiated theoretical and investigative piece of research that offers you an opportunity to research a topic related to your subject of interest or industry/profession. We work closely with professional bodies such as the Chartered Management Institute (CMI). You have the opportunity to gain an additional professional qualification by registering for a Level 8 Diploma from the CMI. The MBA is the most globally recognised management qualification and should enable you to develop your potential whether that s increasing your own effectiveness and knowledge in your current role or displaying your ability to rise to more responsible, challenging and senior roles. You can continue your learning by progressing onto a part-time doctoral programme through our Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) course (see page 16). /courses/ "I m looking for a change of career direction and the MBA provides a strong business education. You can apply your learning and leverage your career prospects as you go along. It s also a gold standard boost to your CV. "There s a range of different teaching methods including guest lectures. At Master's level there isn t one single correct answer and the workshop discussions and debates help to develop your critical thinking skills. "I enjoy variation and the course will help open doors. It s a challenge but if you enjoy learning and want to improve then this is the route for you!" Ted Cran Master of Business Administration (MBA) Change Consultant Lloyds Bank Home Insurance 8 University of Huddersfield 9

6 Human Resource Management/ Development (PgDip HRM/HRD) Liz Rivers Course Leader PgDip HRM/HRD This is a course designed to develop and transform the skills and potential of Human Resource (HR) professionals. You will need either: A first degree or equivalent qualification and experience of working in Human Resource Management or Development A Certificate in Personnel, HR or Training Practice and have relevant experience. leadership, managing and developing people and offers specialist options in employment relations, reward management, performance management, leadership and management development and the design, delivery and evaluation of learning events dependent upon your choice of the HRM or HRD route. We have a focus on skills development and work-related projects and we ll help expand your practical and group working skills. The course has inspired me to make changes at work and to implement some of the fantastic ideas discussed in assignments, class and the Business Research Report. I am more confident as a result and look forward to the future. I ve had a fantastic experience and loved it! Sara Booth PgDip HRD (not pictured) The course will take 2 years part-time. Enrolment and induction takes place in September of your year of study and each academic year runs until July. We have a number of flexible study options available and we ll discuss with you what kind of attendance might be suitable for you to fit around work and personal commitments. Options can include full day or evening study. The course centres around exploring the latest issues in HR and is part of a journey of Continuous Professional Development (CPD) that will transform your professional practice and value to your employer. Key areas of study include talent management, skills for business Our links with the West Yorkshire CIPD branch offers additional networking, advice, mentoring and updates from the profession. You can apply for full membership of the institute (Chartered MCIPD), upon successful completion of the course and achieving the appropriate amount of relevant experience. Upon successful completion you could top-up to a full Master s qualification through the one year Human Resource Management/Development (HRM/HRD MA) course at Huddersfield (see page 12). /courses/ 10 University of Huddersfield 11

7 Human Resource Management/ Development (HRM/HRD MA) Mark Horan Course Leader HRM/HRD MA This course was developed for those who have completed the professional qualifications for Graduate or Chartered Membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), or have a Postgraduate Diploma in HR. The course will take 1 year part-time. Enrolment and induction takes place in September of your year of study and each academic year runs until July. The taught part of the programme will be delivered in two blocks of two days plus an additional half day. Attendance for the dissertation consists of about six meetings with a supervisor. This arrangement can be very flexible and is designed for people with busy careers. The module also provides support in completing the planning and research necessary for your dissertation. Semester Two is devoted to the dissertation. You choose a topic appropriate to your pathway, research it and present your findings in a thesis format. A tutor will be allocated to provide advice. Throughout you will be taught using a mixture of lectures, case studies, videos, projects and student discussion. Our links with the West Yorkshire CIPD branch offers additional networking, advice, mentoring and updates from the profession. This course is ideal for ongoing Continuous Professional Development (CPD) and gives you the opportunity to undertake research into an organisational HR problem. It was the quality of the teaching staff and the University s reputation for delivering high quality postgraduate HR courses that convinced me to study at Huddersfield Emma Callacher HRM MA (not pictured) In Semester One you take one module; Dissertation Planning. This module examines and analyses Human Resource Strategy from a number of perspectives: strategic management and the key HR issues facing organisations today. This qualification will provide you with the opportunity to take a senior role in meeting the challenges faced by HR in organisations. /courses/ 12 University of Huddersfield 13

8 Healthcare Management MSc Dr Leigh Morland Senior Lecturer, Healthcare Management MSc This course is ideal if you want to improve the quality of management as a profession within healthcare settings. You will need an honours degree (or overseas equivalent) and a minimum of three years appropriate management or business experience from a health or social care context. We do consider applicants without a degree or equivalent qualifications if you can demonstrate a potential to meet the demands of the programme. The course will take 2-3 years part-time by block study. Enrolment and induction takes place in September of your year of study and each academic year runs until July. The course focuses on the advanced study of the leadership management of organisations and the changing external context in which healthcare organisations operate. It will help you prepare for or develop your career in healthcare management by developing skills and apply knowledge and understanding of business and management to complex issues to improve business and management practice. Key areas of study include; Personal and Professional Development, Leading Teams, Strategic Thinking in a Healthcare Context, Corporate Governance and Contemporary Issues for Healthcare. We use varied assessment methods including individual assignments and reports, group projects, learning contracts, portfolios, presentations and a professional dissertation. We have strong links with the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) and the Business School holds annual guest speakers and networking events with the CMI and other professional organisations which we encourage you to attend. This course is ideal to prepare you for or develop your career in healthcare management by developing skills at a professional or equivalent level. As a graduate you will be ideally placed to seek management positions within a healthcare setting. /courses/ The University came highly recommended by former students and being a current student I believe it lives up to its reputation proven by its numerous awards. I wanted to gain some managerial knowledge that I could apply in my current role and enhance my skillset. Teaching methods are tailored to suit the working individual and the use of concepts, techniques and methodologies with real working examples help you understand how it can be applied within your own work environment. I managed to secure a place on the Healthcare Management MSC following successful completion of the Certificate in Management Studies (CMS). This will hopefully further enhance my career prospects as I will have gained a wealth of knowledge that can be applied at senior managerial level. Simba Dzikiti Healthcare Management MSc Business Support Manager, NHS England 14 University of Huddersfield 15

9 Doctor of Business Administration/Doctor of Public Administration (DBA/DPA) Dr Annie Yeadon-Lee Course Leader, DBA/DPA This course is for ambitious managers who want to develop professional practice at the highest level. You will need a UK Master s degree or equivalent, preferably in a Leadership or Management related discipline. In addition you will need at least three years postqualifying experience and be currently employed at a middle or senior level. The course takes a minimum of four years, up to seven years. Action learning sets run up until the end of Year Four. You ll be required to attend one day per month for nine months commencing in October of each academic year. Year Two has an additional two blocks of two days teaching and learning in Term One. The flexibility of the programme means you are not away from your place of work for extended periods of time. Years One and Two of the course focus on taught modules in Business Research Methods, Reflective Leadership, Data Collection and Analysis and the development of your Research Proposal in preparation for your thesis. A range of teaching and learning methods are used including lectures, seminars, workshops and action learning sets. We employ a variety of assessment methods including assignments, business cases, a publishable journal article, a personal impact statement and finally a doctoral thesis accompanied by a viva voce examination. We work closely with professional bodies such as the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) and Institute of Leadership & Management (ILM) offering you access to guest speaker events and networking. I decided to select DBA over a traditional PhD route, due to it nature of contact/ taught time which provides support and guidance. The course enabled a shared learning journey. The teaching practice includes two years of a taught programme, which helped set the foundation stones for the research. The course also delivers an action learning approach, plus one to one time with a supervisor in specialism field. I have worked in the education sector for over 15 years. I m a big believer of lifelong learning and taking opportunities in life. The DBA/DPA is a dynamic, contextbased professional doctorate, equivalent to a PhD but is centred on fusing high level academic knowledge and advanced professional practice. The programme retains emphasis on your own strategic contribution to your organisation while enhancing your analytical and research skills. The DBA/DPA helps you develop a much deeper knowledge and understanding of both yourself and the context in which you work, helping you become a better manager and make an immediate impact in your organisation. /courses/ Linda Etheridge Doctorate of Business Administration (DBA) University of Huddersfield, Placements Coordinator 16 University of Huddersfield 17

10 Legal Practice Course (LPC) Angela Grunert Senior Lecturer, LPC This course puts you on the road to becoming a fully qualified solicitor. You will need to have satisfied the requirements of the academic stage of legal education (typically holding an LLB(Hons), Common Professional Examination (CPE) or Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL)). In certain situations nongraduates may also be eligible, please contact us for advice. The course will take 2 years part-time (on one afternoon and evening per week). Our students benefit from networking, mentoring and training opportunities through our innovative Partners in Law scheme. We have a realistic mock court room where you can hone your debating skills and take part in mock legal hearings as well as dedicated LPC teaching rooms. The LPC course prepares you for training to be a solicitor. Graduates from the LPC can continue their legal education through our LLM courses (see pages 20-21). The LLM is recognised by the Solicitors Regulation Authority for Continuing Professional Development purposes. All my lessons are in the Business School, and we have a mock court room which we use for skills based assessments such as interviewing and advocacy. In litigation we do a lot of mock trials, so having this room is perfect. We do a lot of small group work which means you have to get involved with everyone, which is great because we support each other. In the long-term I d like to open my own firm once I ve completed my LPC. The course consists of two stages, which can be studied simultaneously. Stage 1 consists of the 5 Core Practice Subjects: Business Law and Practice, Property Law and Practice, Civil and Criminal Litigation, Wills and Administration of Estates and Professional Conduct and Regulation along with Legal Skills. Stage 2 consists of three elective subjects of your choice, providing a balance between commercial and private client areas, so as to cater for your specific career aspirations. /courses/ Hannah Pedley LPC student 18 University of Huddersfield 19

11 Law (LLM), Commercial Law (LLM), International Law (LLM) Tina Hart Course Leader, LLM This course is for law (or related subject) degree graduates who want to engage in a critical analysis of a range of legal subjects. If you have a non-law degree you can access the course by taking an Introduction to Law module. The course will take 2 years part-time. As well as taught study, distance learning options are also available. Studying for an LLM will enable you to engage in deeper study and engage in critical discourse in the legal subject area. Depending on your chosen LLM route this course offers opportunities for those who want to work for international organisations, NGOs and governments with knowledge and expertise gained on the International LLM route. The Commercial Law LLM is ideal for those who want to specialise in commercial legal practice. The general LLM route is attractive if you want to work in a range of organisations such as NGOs, international institutions, government and provides a means of analysing the way in which the law impacts on their work. Your dissertation project will be an opportunity to apply a research based study to a critical understanding of a legal area of your choice. We also offer a Legal Practice (Top-up) LLM course if you have completed the Legal Practice Course (LPC), the Bar Professional Training Course, are a Fellow of ILEX or qualified solicitor or barrister. Our law students benefit from networking, mentoring and training opportunities through our innovative Partners in Law scheme. The course provides an ideal foundation for those intending to pursue PhDs and an academic career or enter a range of businesses and legal positions. /courses/ Taking on the part-time LLM course of study was a great challenge, but the desire to achieve my goal of gaining the qualification was extremely strong. It helps tremendously if your Company and boss are supportive and encouraging. I am currently employed by Univar, as an Environmental, Health and Safety Manager with Key responsibilities to provide leadership and guidance in all SHE matters to ensure that the business operates within legislative requirements. The company and I believed that it would be beneficial for me to have specialist knowledge in different aspects of the law. The LLM offered a course of study which I found academically challenging and rewarding, both personally and professionally. The lecturers in the Law School inspired me to achieve and made my time there so fulfilling and worthwhile; it was indeed a truly enjoyable experience. Ewhen (Ian) Hasioszyn Law LLM (graduate) 20 University of Huddersfield 21

12 What route is right for me? Business, management and HRM Have a degree or equivalent professional qualification and at least 3 years experience in health or social care? Healthcare Management MSc Law Have a degree in any subject and want to study Law? Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL) Have a degree or equivalent professional (Training/HR/Personnel) qualification and experience of working in HR? Human Resource Management / Development PgDip (PgDip HRM/HRD) Human Resource Management MA Have a degree or equivalent professional qualification and at least 2 years management experience? Doctor of Business Administration/Public Administration (DBA/DPA) Law LLM and/or Legal Practice Course (LPC) Have a degree in law? No formal degree (or non business degree) but at least 2 years management experience? Certificate in Management Studies (CMS) Diploma in Management Studies (DMS) Master of Business Administration (MBA) Frequenty asked questions Applications and enrolment Application is via a simple application form, which can be obtained by ing us ac.uk. Once you ve submitted your application form we ll usually ask you in for a quick chat or give you a call if we need to clarify anything. Otherwise we ll send you acknowledgement that we offer you a place on your chosen course. To enrol you ll need to attend an enrolment day at the University, in September of each year of study, with your offer letter and any required ID and financial arrangements. Your University ID Once you ve enrolled you ll be issued an ID card with a unique student number. This number will form your University account login. The card gives you access to study resources at the University (such as the library) as well as support services offering student advice. It s also needed to active our attendance monitoring system which you swipe in the classroom. Learning resources You ll have full access to the University library which has a wealth of books, journals and online resources. You can also access an archive of journal articles and other academic resources from home through our Portal Plus online resource. We also use an online system called Unilearn through which you can access all the information you need about your course, including specific module information, links to resources and details about assignments and deadlines. Fees At present there is no government tuition fee support for part-time courses. Many of our students seek financial support or sponsorship from their employers, in recognition of the way in which part-time study can have immediate benefits in the workplace or be part of longer term career development. If you need help making a case for financial contribution from your employer, just contact us and we ll help to prepare a case based upon the features of the study programme and how that can impact in your day-to-day role and have real benefit for your employer. Fees can be paid in up to four instalments but the first payment will need to be made on your day of enrolment (or you could produce a letter of financial support from your employer, and we ll follow up with your employer to make arrangements to pay the fees). Social and sports resources As a student at the University of Huddersfield you will have access to all the social facilities on campus (there are a number of cafes and restaurant areas) during their opening hours. We also have an excellent (and good value) gym, squash courts and weekly exercise classes which you can take advantage of (through membership or individual bookings). Car parking There is no dedicated space for students to park on campus, however after 5pm part-time students can generally get access to park on the University campus. This is not guaranteed and you should report to the University reception to see if parking is available. Always consider other options to be on the safe side. 22 University of Huddersfield 23

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