Program Overview

International Human Resource Management MA

Overview

The International Human Resource Management MA is a specialist course that focuses on international human resource management (HRM). The course is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Personnel Development (CIPD) and is ideal for those looking to pursue or advance their HRM career with organisations operating at an international level.

Course Structure

The course covers a range of interesting modules focused specifically on international HRM, comparative HRM, organisational analysis and development, and management skills. The modules include:

• Behaviour, Culture and Change
• Global Employment Relations
• HRM Research Project
• Human Resource Management and the Business Context
• International Human Resource Management
• People Practice
• Skills of the Manager/Consultant I
• Skills of the Manager/Consultant II

Option Modules

• Designing and Delivering Training
• Employee Relations and Employee Engagement
• HR Analytics
• Social Sustainability in Organisations
• Learning and Development
• Reward Management
• Talent Management
• The Psychology of Assessment and Selection

Accredited Internship

The course offers an 8-12 week accredited internship, which provides students with the opportunity to gain invaluable work experience.

Accreditation

The course is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Personnel Development (CIPD) and maps and aligns to the CIPD Profession Map core knowledge and core behaviour standards at Chartered Level.

Entry Requirements

• A minimum of a lower second class honours degree (2:2) in a relevant degree discipline
• If English is not the first language, an overall IELTS 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each component is required
• Applicants are required to submit one reference

Fees and Funding

• UK tuition fee: £11,700 (Price per academic year)
• International tuition fee: £14,500 (Price per academic year)
• Alumni discount available
• Funding options available, including Student Finance England (SFE) and scholarships

Teaching and Assessment

• The course is taught through a variety of methods, including lectures, seminars, case study analysis, and projects
• Assessments include coursework, presentations, and exams
• The emphasis is on problem-based learning, blending theory and practice

Facilities

• The Learning Platform
• Lecture theatres
• Library
• Bloomberg Financial Market Suite
• Digital Marketing Lab
• Meeting spaces
• Cafe

Supporting You

• Study support, including workshops and 1-2-1 support
• Personal tutors
• Student advice team
• Extra-curricular activities, including volunteering opportunities, sports and fitness activities, and student events

Course Location

• The course is based at the Marylebone Campus, which has benefitted from a multi-million-pound refurbishment
• The campus is home to Westminster Business School and our award-winning Architecture, Planning and Tourism courses

Westminster Business School

• Based in the heart of London's political, media and financial services
• Excellent industry links and a strong commitment to social enterprise
• Courses are accredited by professional bodies, including the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM), Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), and Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)