COURSE CURRICULUM

The MSc International Human Resource Management and Comparative Industrial Relations is designed to develop expertise in managing human resources and understanding industrial relations across global organisations. The program provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the strategic, legal, and practical aspects of HRM in multinational and cross-cultural contexts. Core modules, including workplace research and analysis skills, international human resource management, multinationals and comparative employment systems, HRM strategy and practice, comparative industrial relations, and international and comparative employment regulation and law, offer students a solid foundation in both theoretical knowledge and practical application. Optional modules such as HRM context and organisation, employment practice and equality, industrial relations, and human resource management in Asia allow students to explore specialised topics, enhancing their understanding of region-specific and contextual issues in global HR practices. The course focuses on developing critical analytical skills, strategic thinking, and the ability to apply HRM concepts to complex organisational challenges, equipping graduates to manage talent effectively and navigate industrial relations issues internationally. Delivered at a top-ranking, triple-accredited UK business school, the program combines rigorous academic learning with insights from global business practices, preparing students for successful careers in human resource management, consultancy, organisational leadership, and policy development within multinational corporations and international work environments.