Organisations, Systems and People

The Organisations, Systems and
People degree from the University of Portsmouthis the perfect place for you if you’re interested in taking your existing knowledge and
qualifications in Organisation Studies and Human Resource Management
into a postgraduate research degree.

Within this Organisations, Systems and People from the University of Portsmouth as a postgraduate researcher with us, you could look at the changing nature of the employer/employee relationship, explore the growing responsibility of organisations to act ethically and sustainably, and uncover novel ways for businesses to effectively and fairly manage their workforces.

You could join our research on gender equality in the public sector and creative industries which is helping inform organisations about barriers to entry and enabling female career progression to address gender imbalance.

In an increasingly global and competitive business world, our research is helping shape the practices, processes and structures of organisations. As a postgraduate research degree student, you’ll play your part in transforming our expertise into impact.

Career opportunities:

Once you complete your postgraduate research degree, you’ll be a highly-skilled researcher with the knowledge and skills to make an impact in many different industries.

Your postgraduate research qualification demonstrates to potential employers that you’re an intelligent, capable and motivated person, with provable abilities and experience in critical thinking, problem-solving, project management, communication, leadership and creativity.

Projects include:

• Human resource (HR) management and leadership
• Workplace learning and development
• Business ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
• Employment relations