Program Description
International organisations draw on talent and expertise from all over the world. They rely on human resource professionals with cultural awareness and a global perspective. The MSc International Human Resource Management program prepares students to meet that need.
The course is one of a small number in the UK to be accredited by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) and aligned with standards set by the US Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). It's also mutually recognised by the Australian Human Resources Institute. Since the professional qualification students will earn is respected all over the world, they will be competitive candidates for jobs in any location.
The curriculum incorporates a global perspective enabling students to:
- develop the expertise to effectively manage people in a diverse national and international environment
- study contemporary theory of human resource management
- learn the best practices in the industry
- expand their cross-cultural awareness to successfully navigate a multicultural context
The MSc International Human Resource Management course provides sessions on contemporary issues such as
- Remote working and work-life balance issues
- Dealing with furloughed workers
- Rights of zero-hours and temporary workers in the gig economy
