Course description
COURSE INFORMATION
The programme has been developed for students who wish to, or already work within, a multi-cultural business. For those who are new to the field of Human Resource Management, the programme offers the opportunity to develop your knowledge and professional practice so that you are equipped with the 'tools and techniques' necessary to embark on a career in International Human Resource Management.
Alternatively, however, the programme also offers the opportunity for those who have been working in the field to expand their existing knowledge and challenge current practice. What is important is that you have a strong interest in Human Resource Management, you are enthusiastic, willing to work hard and have an ability to work independently.
MODULE INFORMATION
Year 1 Modules
BM0421 Business Research Analysis (CORE, 10 Credits)
HR0457 Employee Relations (OPTION, 10 Credits)
HR0464 Total Reward (OPTION, 10 Credits)
HR0466 Managing Diversity (OPTION, 10 Credits)
HR0839 Resourcing & Developing for Organisational Capability (CORE, 20 Credits)
HR0840 Managing Organisational Learning and Knowledge (OPTION, 10 Credits)
HR0841 Management Development (OPTION, 10 Credits)
HR0874 Employment Law (OPTION, 10 Credits)
HR0890 Leading for Added Value (CORE, 20 Credits)
HR0893 HR Skills for the International Context (CORE, 10 Credits)
HR0894 International Management Research Report: Masters Dissertation (CORE, 60 Credits)
HR0896 Developing Self (CORE, 10 Credits)
HR0897 International Human Resource Management (CORE, 10 Credits)
MN0480 Financial and Database Systems Management (CORE, 10 Credits)
NX0420 Postgraduate Induction FT (CORE, 0 Credits)
NX0445 Continuing Personal and Professional Development (CORE, 0 Credits)
SM0468 Strategy and the External Environment (CORE, 10 Credits)
SM0494 Economics for Human Resource Managers in a Global Context (OPTION, 10 Credits)
COURSEWORK AND ASSESSMENT
A considerable amount of pre-reading is expected for the taught sessions, as directed by the programme tutors. You will also be expected to spend approximately 16-24 hours of independent study outside the classroom.
The MSc in International Human Resource Management is a modularised programme taught over one year, full-time. The programme is divided into two semesters. In the remainder of the programme students complete an International Human Resource Management report dissertation, supported by a series of workshops designed to provide knowledge and skills to underpin the whole programme.
The management report requires participants to apply and extend this knowledge through the examination of a clearly defined researchable question. You will be appointed a personal research supervisor and will be required to submit an assessed research proposal in Semester Two. The time scale for completion is normally one semester.
ACCREDITATION
Students wishing to join the programme are expected to join CIPD as student members. Successful completion of the full programme of study will allow students to gain a graduate level of CIPD membership.
CAREERS
Typical career destinations from this programme have included: Recruitment Consultants, Training Managers, HR Advisors and Industrial Relations Executives.
OTHER INFO
The programme is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD). Students who successfully complete all elements are eligible for Graduate Membership of the CIPD. (Please note that you will be required to first register as student members). This qualification will put you well ahead of other graduates in the job market as across the globe employers increasingly regard a CIPD qualification as a measure of capability and added value. There is also an opportunity for experienced people managers to be fast-tracked to Chartered Member of the CIPD on completion of the programme.
