Human Resource Management (120 Credits)

How it works
When you study on our Human Resource Management course, you work towards an OTHM Level 7 diploma. It’s built to help you pick up the practical know-how and subject understanding you’ll need to move forward in the HR field.
Everything is delivered online, so you’re not stuck with a fixed timetable. You can begin whenever it suits you and adjust your pace along the way. Each module includes 40 hours of tutor-guided learning online. On top of that, there are another 30 to 50 hours of optional support, like suggested activities, extra reading, useful digital resources, and self-check tasks.
To finish the diploma, you’ll submit 6 assignments for Level 7. Each one is usually around 2,000 to 3,000 words. After you pass, you’ll receive your OTHM Level 7 diploma. From there, you can top up your qualification to an MBA with a selection of UK universities.
Throughout the course, you’ll have access to 1-2-1 tutor support and webinars, plus social learning forums and extra materials to help you get through each stage with confidence. You can also review the academic standards we work with and the organisations we’re connected to, so you know you’re learning in a solid, credible environment.

Course Modules
Level 7 module listing
This Human Resource Management course is made up of 6 online modules. The Online Business School academic team has designed them to give you a strong foundation in theory, while still supporting you in building skills you can apply in real workplace settings. The modules cover:
Strategic Human Resource Management (20 credits) Look at how HR decisions can be planned with the long term in mind, and how people management links directly to organisational objectives.
Engagement of Employees and Organisational Learning (20 credits) Explore practical ways to boost employee engagement and encourage a workplace culture where learning never really stops.
Leadership Development and Performance Management (20 credits) Learn methods to help develop leaders and manage performance fairly and effectively.
Global Resourcing, Talent and Reward Management (20 credits) Understand how companies find, keep, and reward talented people across different countries and time zones.
Managing Employment Relations and Employment Law (20 credits) Get to grips with employment rights, day-to-day workplace relationships, and the legal rules that influence how HR teams operate.
Business Research Methods (20 credits) Build your ability to plan, carry out, and evaluate business research using both academic ideas and practical approaches.
For the Level 7 course, your assignment unit titles are:
Strategic Human Resource Management
Engagement of Employees and Organisational Learning
Leadership Development and Performance Management
Global Resourcing, Talent and Reward Management
Managing Employment Relations and Employment Law
Business Research Methods
More details on the Level 7 units are available here: https://othm.org.uk/qualification/othm-level-7-diploma-in-human-resource-management

Am I eligible for this programme?
To apply for this Level 7 programme, you need to be 21 years old or over.
You’re usually expected to already have a Level 6 qualification or a first degree. In some situations, if you’re a manager with significant experience but no formal qualifications, your application may still be considered.
For more information, speak with a member of our team at: 0333 772 1158

Progression Routes
After you complete this course, you may be able to continue onto an MBA programme through a range of UK universities. The top-up can be done either online or at a campus. In the MBA top-up, you complete the final 60 credits. This includes either a dissertation alone or a dissertation plus one additional module.
You can apply to any university that offers the MBA or MSc top-up, and you can choose the study format that works best for you, whether that’s studying online or attending in person on campus.
If you decide to top up to a full MBA or MSc with an accredited UK university, you can find some of the listed costs below.
University of Portsmouth
Human Resource Management Top-up MSc – £4,200 (UK), £5,970 (International)
University of Northampton
Human Resource Management (Top-Up) MA – £2,485
Leeds Beckett University
Human Resource Management (Top-Up) MSc – £3,600
University of Wolverhampton
MA Strategic People Management and Human Resources (Top Up) – £3,497
Once you finish this Level 7 course, you can also link up with a university partner to complete a dissertation, which then leads to a full master’s degree. Alternatively, you can move straight into employment in a related profession.
Common employment roles include:
Human resources manager
Employee relations manager
Benefit analyst/manager HR information
Systems manager
Labour relations manager