MSc International Human Resource Management

Program Overview

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Overview

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Available as a one-year master's or a

master's with professional practice (two years).

International organisations draw on talent and expertise from all over the world. They rely on human resource professionals with cultural awareness and a global perspective. The MSc International Human Resource Management course prepares you to meet that need.

The course is one of a small number in the UK to be accredited by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) and aligned with standards set by the US Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). It's also mutually recognised by the Australian Human Resources Institute. Since the professional qualification you'll earn is respected all over the world, you'll be a competitive candidate for jobs in any location.

The curriculum incorporates a global perspective enabling you to:

Develop the expertise to effectively manage people in a diverse national and international environment

Study contemporary theories of international human resource management

Develop knowledge of innovative people management practices in the industry

Expand your cross-cultural awareness to successfully navigate multicultural contexts.

This MSc International Human Resource Management course is distinguished by attention to:

Reflective learning-based development of professional identity as ethical HR professionals and people managers

Structured progressive development of your employability potential by developing key skills required to succeed in future local and international careers

Vital contemporary organisational concerns including managing equality, diversity and inclusion, leading change, and strategic considerations of varied people and management priorities.

The course is both practical and challenging, incorporating real-world learning from case studies, investigative projects and talks by industry experts. Our specialist staff, with a background across a range of national and international organisations, including some well-known blue-chip giants, will guide you.

You will conduct a hands-on research project in international human resource management in the form of a master's research project (MSc).

By building workforce talent, encouraging employees to become international leaders and supporting a diverse and welcoming workplace, you will contribute to your company's success - as well as contribute to the Common Good.

A unique feature of the course is the collaborative partnership with the University of Milano-Bicocca. This involves both a week-long visit where you will attend classes, participate in industrial site visits to leading organisations and engage in cultural visits and activities. You will also have the opportunity to engage in a shared online classroom with tutors and students at the University of Milano-Bicocca. The aim is to develop your inter-cultural capabilities in both traditional and technology-mediated contexts,

Please note, from January 2024 MSc International Human Resource Management will also be available as a two-year master's, MSc Human Resource Management with Professional Practice. Both options are available below under study options.

Further information about studying a two-year master's.

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Business and management studies research

Two-thirds of GCU research impact for business and management studies courses was rated as outstanding or very considerable (Research Excellence Framework 2021).

Find out more.

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Your career

The course will prepare you for a career as an effective human resources manager in an international or multicultural environment. It will also make you a more competitive candidate for any leadership or management role.

Our graduates are in high demand and find work in public, private and third-sector organisations all over the world. Previous graduates have secured employment internationally as HR Manager (M H Alshaya Co, United Arab Emirates), HR Executive (Hyperoptic Ltd, England), HR Consultant (Ascension Consulting Services, Nigeria), HR Advisor (Optimus Aberdeen Ltd, Scotland; Aberdeen City Council, Scotland), and Lecturer in HRM (University of Ilorin, Nigeria). Others have pursued careers in other roles, for example, Project Coordinator (Ernst & Young, Germany). A number of graduates have also embarked on a PhD and other doctoral study programmes.

Program Outline

What you

will study

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International approaches to managing people; Managing diversity and workplace inclusion; Developing professional identity for the people profession; Human resource development; Resourcing and talent management; Leading responsible change; Strategic organisational performance analytics; Developing leadership for the Common Good; Postgraduate research methods; Master's research project

Download the Programme Specification

for a detailed breakdown of its structure, what you will learn and other useful information.

Details of the University’s terms and conditions are available here.

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Assessment methods

This course uses a diverse range of assessment mechanisms including skills-based assessmemts.

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Designed with industry input

This course has been designed with professional body and industry input.

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HM Forces

In partnership with HM Forces, GCU has identified this course is being particularly suited to military and ex-military men and women. Visit the

HM Forces Careers Zone

for more information on the services we provide.

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Overseas study trip

You will have the opportunity to participate in an overseas study trip to Milan. You will receive 12 hours of teaching from faculty at the University of Bicocca which will be supplemented by case studies looking at the HR and diversity experiences of Italian companies. During the visit to Milan, you will take part in site visits to leading Italian organisations and engage in a range of cultural activities. The purpose of the trip is to broaden your international outlook and cross-cultural awareness which is essential in becoming an international human resources management practitioner. The ethos of the trip is underpinned by research by the CIPD (2018) which recognises globalisation as a key trend affecting the world of work and encourages HR practitioners to develop a stronger international outlook.

Download - Supplementary Terms and Conditions (PDF)

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Professional accreditation

Our programme is distinguished by recognition from globally renowned professional bodies, the

Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD)

and

Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM)

and the

Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI).

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Research-led teaching

Business and management studies research

* Two-thirds of research impact for business and management studies rated as outstanding or very considerable (REF2021)

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Route to chartered status

This course offers routes to chartered status with the CIPD.

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Teaching methods

The HRM courses are delivered by a specialist staff with expertise and recognition both in academia and industry with background across a range of national and international organisations including some well-known blue-chip giants across both public and private sector organisations.

In addition to the specialist teaching staff, we also bring industry experts into our classrooms and take our students out of the university and into workplaces to learn. You will experience case-based learning and will have the opportunity to engage in real-life project work. We aim to make your learning meaningful and relevant to the world of work.

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Professional engagement

This course features professional engagement including employer events on campus, CIPD Scotland Student Conference, CIPD West of Scotland Branch student events hosted by Glasgow Caledonian University, access to CIPD West of Scotland Branch events and an annual careers and employability event.