MSc International Human Resource Management
Full-time
Location • City Campus
Subject area • Business and management
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We designed this course in response to the increasing internationalisation and workforce diversity of organisations.
You explore human resource management (HRM) in an international setting, including managing human resources in organisations that operate across national borders and the cross cultural issues of people management.
The course enables you to
• develop a critical understanding of the philosophies and general practices of international HRM
• appreciate and critically evaluate the latest theoretical concepts, principles, standards and frameworks of HRM practice
• develop skills in solving complex scenarios related to improving the activities and functions of modern HRM
• develop a holistic approach to examining issues and solving complex international HR problems
It is for those wishing to develop careers in HRM at a strategic and international level within organisations operating in the international environment.
You develop your professional expertise and improve your employability and career prospects by gaining broader international business, management and leadership knowledge.
We begin by introducing you to organisation theory, which covers organisational design, organisational theory and methodologies for understanding complex organisations together with developing your critical thinking on issues such as organisational change and innovation.
You then study specialist theory and practice from an international perspective, giving you practical expertise across key areas of international HR, including
• the context of HRM
• cross cultural leadership
• international human resource development
• comparative approaches to International employee relations
• organisational ethics and corporate social responsibility
To enable you to manage and interpret financial and management accounting information, you learn skills such as budgeting, ratio analysis and using IT in an HR environment.
A dissertation develops your ability to research new ideas and approaches from a cross cultural perspective. You also develop the skills to formally present your research findings to your fellow students and course tutor.
Previous students have completed research in cross cultural management and expatriate development programmes. They have also worked on projects for their sponsoring company including • the development of under- represented groups in home countries • the relevance of western practices to home country organisations • migrant labour • global reward.
The course includes attendance at a three day residential held outside Sheffield. The residential gives you hands on experience of managing an HR activity in a strategic and international context.
We have guest lectures from leading practitioners, visiting professors and Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development professionals to ensure you learn the latest developments in IHRM.
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September start – typically 12 months
January start – typically 15 months but it can be completed in 12 months
To apply online for this course select the start date below
• September 2013
• January 2014
Or you can complete an application form available at www.shu.ac.uk/study/form
2013/14 academic year
Typically £5,355 for the course
The course fee may be subject to annual inflationary increase. For further information on fees and funding see www.shu.ac.uk/funding
2013/14 academic year
Typically £12,060 for the course
2014/15 academic year
Typically £12,150 for the course
The course fee may be subject to annual inflationary increase. For further information on fees, scholarships and bursaries see www.shu.ac.uk/international/fees
• coursework • dissertation
There are no examinations
Develop your human resources expertise for international organisations
Peter Omachi Sybastine
MSc International Human Resource Management
'I have learnt about the cross cultural international HRM and knowing different cultures learning things from an international perspective, how to relate with people from different cultures and how to manage employees with an international perspective. I will be able to apply what I have learnt, especially the challenges to HR and the management of employees in my home country, Nigeria.'
Mei-Ling Chiu
MSc International Human Resource Management
`In my experience, the best and most challenging aspect of the course is the interaction in class. The tutors frequently ask questions about HR in your own country and ask you to express your opinions. We learnt a lot about the attitudes towards international human resource management (IHRM) by this method. They also give all students feedback, analysing the reasons why problems are caused and recommending solutions.
`The course is very practical, the tutors use current issues in IHRM to support the content of the classes and share their own HR experiences to assist us in understanding the issues. It covers a broad range of subjects, such as financial analysis, information systems, contemporary issues concerning IHRM, organisational learning and development, performance and reward management and leadership. There is also a residential to prepare you for employment in the field of IHRM.
`There is lots of support available at Sheffield Hallam, such as the International student support team and the Careers and Employment services which helps you to develop your employability and career management skills. I have also taken English language classes which were very helpful in improving my English language skills, especially my written English.'
Profiles
Peter Omachi Sybastine
MSc International Human Resource Management
Mei-Ling Chiu
MSc International Human Resource Management
