COURSE CURRICULUM

The MSc International Human Resource Management program offers a diverse set of modules designed to provide you with comprehensive knowledge and practical skills in various aspects of human resource management. The Human Resource Development module focuses on developing a strong understanding of HRD and Organizational Development (OD) practices, preparing you for roles as HR professionals, people managers, or HRD specialists. It emphasizes the creation of a learning culture that drives employee engagement and organizational growth. You will explore adult learning theory, training design principles, and modern topics like coaching and technology-based learning, linking HRD strategies to organizational goals.The Postgraduate Research Methods module allows you to develop essential research skills, providing exposure to internationally recognized methodologies. This module prepares you for practical application in a dissertation or research project. The Developing Leadership for the Common Good module enhances your leadership abilities by studying historical and contemporary leadership theories and practices. It also offers practical experiences to reflect on your leadership style and personal development, aligned with the principles of the Common Good.The Developing Professional Identity for the People Profession module helps you shape a strong professional identity as an ethical HR professional, with a focus on self-reflection, career development, and ethical behavior in HR. In Managing Employment Relations and the Employee Experience, you will gain a critical understanding of the UK employment relations landscape, examining unionized and non-unionized contexts, the role of employees and management, and the effects of technological and political changes on employment practices.The Resourcing and Talent Management module deepens your understanding of talent management, covering recruitment, retention, and the release of talent, while emphasizing ethical and sustainable practices. The Leading Responsible Change module equips you with the skills needed to lead organizational change through responsible leadership, focusing on creating shared value and managing the human complexities of change. Strategic Organisational Performance Analytics focuses on the use of data analytics for strategic decision-making and sustainable performance management.Finally, the Applied Employment Law module ensures you are well-versed in employment and labor law, both in the UK and internationally, preparing you to advise on legally compliant and ethical employment practices. This module covers key topics like employment rights, dismissal regulations, equality legislation, and contemporary legal challenges such as Brexit and the gig economy.