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MBA Master of Business Administration (Human Resource Management)

Fast-track your career in business leadership. Develop a specialism in human resource management. Qualify for senior roles with significant responsibility.

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Key course information

Course codeCID1030
Duration1 year
Fee(s)View fees
LocationOn campus

Course summary

The MBA (Human Resource Management) is a globally respected qualification designed to develop your strategic understanding of how to manage and lead a successful business, with a specific focus on people and organisational leadership. You’ll gain advanced skills in areas such as talent management, organisational behaviour, and HR strategy, preparing you for senior roles where managing people is key to business success.

This course is ideal if you're aiming for leadership positions with major responsibility for teams and workplace culture, whether in HR, consulting, operations, or general management roles.

The MBA is a challenging and rigorous course that requires focus and commitment. However, its value is recognised by employers worldwide, who seek out MBA graduates for their leadership potential, decisive attitude, and people-focused thinking.

As part of your learning experience, you'll benefit from regular guest speaker events, where experienced business leaders share their insights and career journeys. Past speakers have included the Head of Sales and Marketing at Divine Chocolate and the CEO of Sunderland Football Club. These events offer valuable opportunities to learn from professionals, understand real business challenges, and begin building a network of industry contacts, whether you have a clear career path or are still exploring your options.

Our graduates have gone on to work for top organisations including Facebook, Microsoft, Sage, HSBC, IBM, Enterprise, Nissan, Accenture, Procter & Gamble, Merck & Co, Barclays, Marriott Hotels, Viacom 18, PricewaterhouseCoopers, and Adidas.

What you'll study

Core modules

Many of our courses include a range of modules you can choose from. Some of these options may only be available if you’ve already studied specific required modules. If you’re not sure what you need before picking a module, your course leader can help.

Postgraduate module credits should total 180. If optional modules are available alongside core modules on your course, you should choose an amount that totals 180 credits.

How you'll learn

Teaching methods include lectures, seminars, class discussions, case studies, group work, presentations, and applied study. Your progress will be assessed with the dissertation and assignments.

Compared to an undergraduate course, you'll find that this master's degree requires a higher level of independent reading and research.

Please note, this specialist MBA route is available for October starts only.

See further information on the generic MBA route.

Entry requirements

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Current undergraduate students of the University of Sunderland, please use this apply link.

Disclaimer

We want to make sure you have clear and accurate information about our courses. Our website always shows the latest updates. If you’ve applied and been offered a place, we’ll contact you in writing if anything important changes.

View our programme specifications(opens in new tab) for further information about what the course covers, learning outcomes and the skills you'll gain when you graduate.