MSc International Human Resource Management

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About this Masters programme

Duration: 12 months (full-time)    Starts: October    Fees and funding: View for 2012-13

This Masters programme is unique in its combination of theory and practice in the study of human resource management (HRM) within a global environment and builds on Henley Business School's reputation in the field of international business.

Emphasis is given to the understanding of both the discipline of HRM, the contextual environment in which organisations are increasingly operating and the management of multinational enterprises. You will develop a practical understanding of the range of challenges facing organisations in different environments, and at every level.

MSc International Human Resource Management provides a thorough grounding in the field of international business, as well as a specific focus upon the development of HRM into a strategic function and the growth of international HRM in recent years.

You will gain a comparative awareness of the various elements of HRM practice, including training and development; recruitment and selection; performance management and reward. You will also be equipped with a range of analysis and diagnostic tools to support your knowledge and understanding as well as having the opportunity to develop facilitation skills.

In addition to a strong grounding HRM and its background and strategic development, you will develop an awareness of how the field of international human resource management has developed in response to the increasingly globalised nature of our world. You will learn more about context and the challenges this poses for international managers and leaders as they strive to manage people. Optional modules examine areas including leadership and advanced business policy and comparative issues in international business.

You will complete a project in international human resource management as part of this programme. Projects are self-directed in their nature, but you will enjoy the chance to link with activities in the renowned Henley HR Centre of Excellence and possibly to gain project opportunities within a related organisation.

Programme content

• International human resource management
• Comparative human resource management
• International strategic management
• Designing organisations
• Managing transformation
• Principles of HRM in global organisations
• Study and research skills
• Professional development and practice
• Project in international human resource management

+ 2 optional modules chosen from a wide range of modules spanning areas including: leadership and advanced business policy, organisational behaviour and comparative issues in international business.

Faculty teaching on this Masters programme include

• Professor Chris Brewster
• Dr Elizabeth Houldsworth
• Professor Rajneesh Narula
• Professor Simon Collinson
• Professor Abby Ghobadian
• Dr Ann Parkinson
• Dr Evelyn Fenton

Many of Henley Business School's faculty are internationally-renowned and widely published in their respective fields and many are engaged in both ongoing academic and applied research. Our staff are also regular contributors in the media and bring a wealth of professional experience, with many having worked for leading organisations internationally.

Graduate career prospects

This Masters programme in human resource management is designed to prepare graduates to work internationally in a general or trainee management role, specifically in the functional area of human resource management, in any sector, for organisations ranging from small and medium sized enterprises to multinational firms. Graduates may choose to build on elements of this Masters programme by undertaking an additional period of study (fee applies) to complete the Henley Certificate in Coaching or the Henley Certificate in Team Facilitation. See further information on career prospects for Masters graduates.

How to apply for this Masters programme

MSc International Human Resource Management is suitable for applicants with no direct specialist knowledge or experience in management and we welcome applications from recent university graduates from a wide range of disciplines. See entry requirements and how to apply.  

We operate a rolling admissions system and you are therefore advised to apply early in order to be sure of your place on our Masters programmes. We are already experiencing high levels of demand for 2012 entry and it is possible that we will have to close applications to some Masters programmes in advance once places are filled. Read more.