key features: strong international flavour; opportunity for specialisation; emphasis on corporate responsibility; case study approach and practical focus; company insight and guest speakers; emphasis on impact; business management project; offering the blend of knowledge, analytical and practical skills required for effective management of people in the challenging context of public and private sector organisations; to enable decision-making and advise senior managers how to recognise and respond to a wide range of stakeholder influences on business and HR strategies to improve organisational and individual performance; whilst also developing the ability to supply accurate and timely advice about legislation in the area of HRM, especially in employee relations issues.