Pre-Masters In Business, Economics, Accounting and Finance (2-Terms), Leading to Master of Science in Human Resource Management Study Group - Durham University International Study Centre - Queens Campus, UK

Pre-Masters In Business, Economics, Accounting and Finance (2-Terms)
The Pre-Masters in Business, Economics, Accounting and Finance prepares you for a fantastic range of progression degrees at Durham University, upon completing the programme with the required grades. You will join the programme for two or three terms, depending on your academic qualifications and level of English language.

Who is this programme for?
This programme is for international students looking to study a Masters degree in business, economics, accounting or finance at Durham University.

• Improve your academic and English language skills needed for entry to your chosen Masters degree.
• Shape a successful career in your specialist area and develop the analytical and practical skills employers value.
• Gain a grounding in academic terminology, concepts and research methods needed for a Masters in business, economics or finance.
• Develop your ability to think critically and take your knowledge, skills and career to the next level.
• Immerse yourself in the UK education system ready to succeed at a world-class university. 

What will you study?
You will study core modules, which cover general skills, and designated modules that relate to your progression degree. This means your Pre-Masters programme will be tailored to the specific needs of your chosen degree.

Core modules

• Academic English Skills
• Advanced Academic Writing and Critical Reading
• Quantitative Skills*
• Advanced Research Methods in Business

When you complete the Pre-Masters in Business, Economics, Accounting and Finance, and achieve the required grades, you can progress to MSc - Human Resource Management at Durham University.

Leading to: Human Resource Management MSc

Our one year full-time MSc in Management programmes are designed to provide you with the tools, techniques and knowledge to succeed in business.

Effective management of human resources is vital to business success. The MSc Management (HRM) will develop your knowledge of human resource management and can help you prepare for a career in human resources. This programme is intended for graduates in any subject or discipline; no previous study in business or management is necessary.

Our MSc Management (HRM) is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Personnel Development (CIPD). The CIPD is the largest professional body of HR and Learning and Development professionals with some 140,000 members across the globe. As a student on the MSc Management programme you have the option to join the CIPD (additional fee applies). Upon successful completion of your MSc (in line with the requirements of the CIPD) you will be eligible for the award of the CIPD’s Advanced Diploma in Human Resource Management; your CIPD membership will be automatically updated to Associate Member, confirming your credentials as prospective HR professional.

The programme consists of a set of core and elective modules, culminating in a practice-based business project or a research-based dissertation.

Core and elective modules

You will study:

• Business Economics and Accounting
• Employee Relations
• Human Resource Management
• Organisational Behaviour
• Strategy
• Work and Society.

You will then choose two elective modules to complement your core modules. The list of modules may vary from year to year, but has typically included: Human Resource Development, Consulting, Employee Reward Strategy and Competitive Strategies and Organisational Fitness.