Professor James Hayton Pro Dean, WBS
Agenda 20:05 Questions and Networking 21:00 Close 18:00 Registration 18:45 Opening Address Professor James Hayton, Pro Dean, WBS 19:00 The WBS MSc in Human Resource Management & Employment Relations: The Detail Professor Kim Hoque and Sue Philpott, WBS 19:00 Careers Support Sarah Jackson, WBS 19:15 The benefits of a CIPD accreditation Richard Hearn, Head of Membership, CIPD 19:25 Academic Taster Lecture: Zero Hours Contracts: Myths & Realities Professor Kim Hoque, WBS 20:15 Next steps Professor James Hayton, Pro-Dean, WBS 20:20 Questions & Networking
Professor James Hayton Professor of HRM and Entrepreneurship Began my career at NatWest Bank PhD in Human Resource Management (Georgia State University, US) 15 years in US, Georgia State, Georgia Tech, San Jose State, Utah 5 years in Italy at SDA Bocconi in Milan Co-lead on the Enterprise Research Centre work programme on management capabilities and growth in Small and Medium Sized Enterprises Funded by BIS to study leadership and management skills and their relationship with management practices and growth in UK SMEs Editor in Chief at Human Resource Management the only HRM journal included in the Financial Times list of influential management journals
Why WBS? World Class Expertise in HRM Tina Kiefer Kim Hoque James Hayton Gerry McGivern Shainaz Firfiray Rob Poole http://www.wbs.ac.uk/ research/explore/?terms =HRM
Climbing in the Rankings: Financial Times Ranks the Warwick MBA by full-time in the world's top 25, 4th in the UK and in Europe's top 10 Ranks the Warwick MBA by distance learning 2nd in the world, 1st in the UK Ranks the Warwick Executive MBA as 19 th in the world s top 100, and top in the UK for stand-alone Executive MBAs Ranks our Doctoral Programme in Europe s top 3 Ranks our MSc in Finance the UK s top pure finance course Ranks our MSc in Management 31st in the world and top in the UK for graduates securing employment
Climbing in the Rankings: The Economist Ranks the Warwick MBA by distance learning top in the UK Ranks the Warwick MBA by full-time study in the UK's top 3
The University of Warwick: "A powerhouse of teaching excellence". Times and Sunday Times University of the Year 2014-15
Professor Kim Hoque, Course Director kim.hoque@wbs.ac.uk and Sue Philpott, Deputy Programmes Officer (Executive Masters Programmes)
MSc Human Resource Management & Employment Relations: Programme structure Year 1: Term 1 - TWO core modules (January to March 2015) Introduction to Human Resource Management (Exam) Organisational Behaviour (Essay) Year 1: Term 2 - TWO core modules (April to June 2015) Managing Human Resources (Essay) Employment Relations in Global Context (Exam) Year 1: Term 3 - TWO core modules (September to December 2015) Researching Human Resource Management & Employment Relations (Dissertation Proposal, 2,500 words (90%); Group presentation (10%)) Human Resource Management Professional Practice (Combination of in-class tests, reports and presentations) Year 2: Term 1 - ONE elective module plus continuation of HRM Professional Practice (January to March 2016) New cohort lecture times: Monday and Wednesday evenings from 18:00 21:00 starting the third week in January. Elective 1 Year 2: Term 2 - TWO elective modules (April to June 2016) Elective 2 Elective 3 Year 2: Term 3 Dissertation (April 2016 to December 2016) 10k words. Submitted December 2016, (plus 1.5k words management report for CIPD purposes)
What are the elective modules? Global and European Governance of Employment Relations Employment Relations in Britain Equality and Diversity Comparative Employment Relations Behavioural Science for the HR Manager International HRM Strategic HRM Talent Management
The CIPD route through the MSc No extra fee from Warwick, but you will need to pay CIPD membership fees and join the CIPD formally There are no additional workload requirements to qualify for CIPD membership over and above the workload requirements of the MSc All requirements for practical skills training are contained within the HRM Professional Practice module
Successful students will graduate with the MSc and also the Advanced Level standard of the CIPD (equivalent to the CIPD s Advanced Diploma in HRM) After graduation, you then upgrade to full professional membership
Entry criteria Applicants with no work experience a 2:1 or better (in any subject area) Applicants with 1 year experience in HRM-related role (e.g. work in job centres, unions) a 2.2 or better (in any subject area) Applicants with 2 years senior-level experience in HRM/employment no prior degree required - review of CV Personal statement
Fees and bursaries Year 1 fee: 12,500 Year 2 fee: 13,000 bursaries are available covering 50 per cent of fees in both years (hence students winning a bursary will ultimately pay 12,750) all applications will automatically be considered for a 50% scholarship - there are no extra scholarship application forms required. a large scholarship pot is available exclusively for this programme
Why this degree? 40 years of experience at WBS teaching masters level programmes in HRM and employment relations Long-established research pedigree Industrial Relations Research Unit: a leading international centre for employment research Modules delivered by staff who are considered to be leaders in their research fields
Where to go to for support Named Internal Examiner (NIE) (module leader) Other teaching staff on the module Me (Course Director) The admin team (many years of experience in providing dedicated support for part-time students who are not based on the Warwick campus)
Programme team support Practical support: pre-arrival workshops, study skills sessions Pastoral support: managing commitments, access to services, general advice Programme of study: elective choices, Board of Examiner conventions Progress: feedback, resits, time out Points of view: student feedback, SSLC
Thank you for your attention Any questions?
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Richard Hearn Head of Membership, CIPD
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What do we do? Thought leadership and change Professional and career development Lead the profession - policy engagement Leading edge research Qualifications and standards Resources and information International reach
Roles in HR Generalist HR Performance and reward Recruitment, resourcing and talent planning HR Organisation development and strategy Learning and talent development Employee relations and engagement
Why is CIPD accreditation important? Compliance with code of conduct and commitment to CPD Credibility with peers, employers and clients Helps me get a job or promotion Being part of a professional community Professional recognition for my achievements Demonstrates commitment to best practice HR CIPD 2014
Professional credibility On completion of your course you will have achieved Associate membership but only if you re a member! Associate membership demonstrates that you ve achieved a level of professional competence as an HR or L&D practitioner. Your badge of professionalism Assoc CIPD will help to raise your profile and credibility with employers, clients and peers across the world I feel a real sense of achievement and professional pride in having this title Mishanka Kaul Assoc CIPD, Associate member
Progression through professional membership ASSOCIATE MEMBER Assoc CIPD CHARTERED MEMBER Chartered MCIPD CHARTERED FELLOW Chartered FCIPD You re typically Providing professional advice to managers across the business and supporting the HR and L&D function You re typically Managing, developing and implementing HR policies that support organisational objectives. You re typically Leading the development of strategic HR plans that drive sustained business performance.
Professional Recognition 67% of Members (54% Assoc) Earn 30k+ 36% of Members (23% Assoc) Earn 45k+ 92% of All HR/L&D Professionals in UK Earning 70k+ are CIPD Members
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Student member benefits Save 20% off CIPD textbooks. Save 10% off CIPD products and services NUS Extra card CIPD exclusive discounts on third-party products and services (cinema, car insurance, money exchange, travel insurance, gym, wine club, plus many more)
Developing networks Network with peers and senior HR professionals locally and internationally Access to online networks and communities Member only social media networks
Resources and information Free monthly subscription to the awardwinning People Management magazine and App Access to 100s of online business journals, industry, country and company reports Access to employment law information and helpline Leading-edge CIPD research, surveys and policy reports
Career progression and development Access to CIPD career support network CIPD Profession Map CPD Planning Tools Unlimited access to practical HR resources including HR topics and How to guides
Why Join? Professional Credibility Career Progression & Development Resources and Information Student Qualifications Approval Developing Networks
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The Next Steps Online application personal statement, upload CV and degree transcript, reference Quick decision offer highlight if scholarship given Decide to accept formal enrolment in early January Course start first session in January Queries to london@wbs.ac.uk Tel. 02476 150333 Can review CV if want to check on eligibility Talk to us now, ask us your questions and show us your CV, you may qualify for a scholarship too. 48