Program Overview

MSc International Human Resource Management

The MSc International Human Resource Management is a postgraduate program designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills required to manage human resources in a global context. The program is delivered by the Department of Work, Employment & Organisation and is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).

Key Facts

• Start date: September
• Accreditation: Professional Membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel & Development at Associate Member, Chartered Member or Chartered Fellow level
• Study mode and duration: 12 months full-time

Course Content

The program covers a range of topics, including:

• Core classes:
  • Business Skills
  • Comparative Employment Relations
  • HRM in a Business Context
  • Labour & Diversity in a Global Context
  • Leading, Managing and Developing People
  • Managing Human Resources in Multinationals
  • Research Methods
• Elective classes:
  • Employee Reward
  • People Resourcing
  • Intensive classes offered at the Business School’s Spring School

Learning and Teaching

• Core and elective classes will be taught across two semesters running from September to December and January to March.
• Classes will be taught through a combination of lectures, workshops, interactive sessions, practical demonstrations, and role-play.
• Guest lectures will be given by distinguished HR professionals, and a business skills development programme will be offered.
• The integrated dissertation and research report is undertaken during the summer months.

Assessment

• Classes are assessed by various methods, including essays, individual and group projects, and final exams.
• Exams will take place at the end of each semester in December and April/May.
• A CPD Record that describes all important learning activities and experiences during the course must be kept, and submission of a satisfactory CPD Record is a requirement for completion of the course.

Entry Requirements

• Academic requirements: Minimum second-class honours degree or overseas equivalent in any subject.
• English language requirements: Students whose first language is not English must have a minimum of 6.5 IELTS score, with no individual score lower than 5.5.

Fees and Funding

• Fees may be subject to updates to maintain accuracy.
• Tuition fees will be notified in the offer letter.
• All fees are in £ sterling, unless otherwise stated, and may be subject to revision.
• Annual revision of fees: Students on programmes of study of more than one year should be aware that the majority of fees will increase annually.
• Available scholarships: Take a look at the Business School scholarships.

Careers

• As a graduate of this program, you will be well-placed to work for organizations including global multinationals, government bodies, and global non-governmental organizations.
• Recent graduate destinations and jobs have included:
  • Head of Human Resources at Reiches, Austria
  • HR Advisor at Aberdeen Standard Investments
  • Business Analyst at Calaisco, Berlin
  • Principal Recruiter at ADAMAR, Indonesia
  • HR Executive at Clintec Pharmaceuticals
  • Doctoral Researcher at the University of Strathclyde

Strathclyde Business School

• Strathclyde Business School was founded in 1948 and is a pioneering, internationally renowned academic organization with a reputation for research excellence.
• One of four faculties forming the University of Strathclyde, SBS is a triple-accredited business school (AACSB, EQUIS, and AMBA) and was the first business school in Scotland to achieve this accolade in 2004.
• The Business School is home to seven subject departments and a number of specialist centers, all of which collaborate to provide a dynamic, fully-rounded, and varied program of specialist and cross-disciplinary courses.