COURSE CURRICULUM

The International Human Resource Management MA offers a comprehensive curriculum that prepares students to address the complexities of managing people in global organisations. The core modules provide a strong foundation in key areas such as behaviour, culture and change, international human resource management, global employment relations, and the business context of HRM. Students also develop practical expertise through modules like people practice and skills of the manager/consultant, which are designed to enhance both strategic decision-making and day-to-day management capabilities. The HRM research project allows learners to engage with real-world issues in depth, applying critical analysis and research skills to contemporary challenges in the field. The course also offers a wide range of option modules to tailor learning according to career interests, covering areas such as training delivery, employee engagement, HR analytics, learning and development, reward management, talent management, social sustainability in organisations, and psychological approaches to assessment and selection. This blend of compulsory and optional modules ensures that graduates not only gain a thorough understanding of international HRM theories and practices but also develop specialised expertise in areas most relevant to their career aspirations. Overall, the program equips students with the knowledge and skills to excel in HR roles within multinational and diverse organisational contexts.