MSc International Human Resource Management

Compulsory Module:

Global Resource and Talent Management (20 credits): Ready to discover more about global resources and talent management? In this insightful module, you’ll learn the foundations of global human resource management theory and practice, in order to develop a holistic understanding across a wide range of organisational settings. 

Strategic Human Resource Development (20 credits): Gain a foundational level of knowledge covering the concept and significance of strategic Human Resource Development (HRD) in a global context. This helpful module critically engages strategic HRD – as well as learning and talent development practices and policies –at individual, group, organisational, national and international levels. 

Diversity Management in a Global Economy (20 credits): Diversity management is key to organisational growth, so learn more about it in this insightful module. You’ll critically appraise the key concepts of delivering effective policies and practices – while discovering how the development of diverse talent helps improve organisational performance, problem-solving and decision making. 

Mentoring and Coaching for Organisational Effectiveness (20 credits): Mentoring and coaching are key interventions adopted for the development of talent within an organisation. This stimulating module critically engages the nature and meaning of the two different concepts, as well as a variety of models and frameworks used for effective mentoring and coaching within organisations. 

Leadership and Management Development (20 credits): Gain a broad introduction to the concept of leadership and management development – a topic that remains high on HR and corporate executive agendas. This defining module will introduce you to leadership and management in a global context, so that upon completion, you can analyse the design and implementation of key interventions, policies and strategies. 

Global Environment and People Management (20 credits): How do human resources and people management operate in a global context? Find out on this informative module. You’ll examine the economic, institutional, social and global contexts of people management. Not only that, you’ll learn in-depth about globalisation and the demographic, social and technological advancements affecting HR strategies. 

Core Module:

Research Methods (20 credits): Undertake a solid grounding in research approaches and techniques at Masters level. On this exciting module, you’ll engage with both peers and tutors by critiquing and debating current literature. You’ll also journey towards becoming a fully reflective and independent thinker, by gaining new ways to collect, organise and present data. 

Business and Management Research Report (40 credits): This defining module allows you to produce a major piece of academic research on a chosen topic within business and management. You’ll have the opportunity to explore areas that have not been fully investigated previously – incorporating your knowledge of management challenges, or a business scenario that has far-reaching organisational implications.