Organisation, Work and Technology
Research Degrees MPhil/PhD
Taught Courses
MA in Human Resource and Knowledge Management
MA in Practicing Management (IMPM)
Number of Postgraduate Students 40
Head of Department Professor Bill Cooke
Enquiries
tel: +44 (0)1524 592312 fax: +44 (0)1524 594060 e-mail:
owt@lancaster.ac.uk
Website
www.lums.lancs.ac.uk/departments/owt
Location The Management School
TAUGHT COURSES
MA in Human Resource and Knowledge Management
The Department of Organisation, Work and Technology was founded in 1969 in response to a growing recognition of the importance of the study of people in organisations. With 14 full-time academic staff, this is a multi-disciplinary group of social scientists dedicated to research and teaching in the interconnected areas of work, organisations and management in the 21st Century.
We have a wide array of expertise in human resource management, information systems, knowledge management, organisation theory, social psychology and sociology. Our thematic interests include the form and structure of organisations and organising in the 21st
Director of Studies: Dr Karen Dale. Duration: 12 months full-time. Entry Requirements: An upper second class honours degree, or equivalent, in an appropriate subject. Assessment: Combination of coursework, examination and dissertation. IELTS: 7.0 or TOEFL 600 (paper-based test), 250 (computer-based test), 100 (internet-based test). Funding: ESRC, Departmental Grants - see also page 213.
Further Information:
www.lums.lancs.ac.uk/masters/MAHRMandKM/
The MA offers in-depth analyses of HRM, Knowledge Management (KM) and change in organisations at the dawn of the 21st
Century. You examine the conditions in
Century; globalisation and the cultural and political economy of contemporary work; HRM and employment relations; the social, economic, ethical and political factors shaping the processes through which technologies are constructed and used for managerial and organisational purposes.
The distinctive philosophy and ethos towards the study of management and organisations has earned the Department international recognition and reputation.
which HRM and KM have become central management topics relating people, work, and technology in contemporary organisations as the crucial dimensions of competitive advantage in an increasingly fast-changing global economy. You will develop a deep understanding of the key themes of 21st
Century management and
organisations: people, knowledge, and change. Our MA addresses these topics in a systematic and inspiring fashion and equips you with the knowledge and skills necessary for successful careers in private corporations, public sector organisations, and academia.
Structure
This MA is designed to provide you with an overview of major concepts, theories and practices.
Human Resource Management HRM: Contexts, Controversies and Critiques HRM Ideas and Practices in the 21st
Century
Knowledge Management Introduction to Knowledge Management Knowledge Management as Social Practice; Global, Ethical and Cultural Issues
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