Everything you need to know...
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What is the fee?
Home: £10,940 for the course
International/EU: £18,600 for the course -
How long will I study?
1 Year
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Where will I study?
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When do I start?
September 2026
Course summary
- Study theory and practice in international business and human resource management.
- Develop the academic and employability skills of an international business manager.
- Explore international strategy, cross-cultural management and global supply chains.
- Grow your practical skills by engaging in live issues for companies.
- Acquire essential skills in project management, business analysis and leadership.
Gain a truly global perspective through international business modules, an international academic and student community, international learning opportunities, and guest speakers from all over the world. The masters course integrates international business with current and future human resource management issues, preparing you to operate across a range of international management roles.
Sheffield Business School accreditation
Sheffield Business School is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) and has been awarded the Business School Impact System label by the European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD).
Student satisfaction
This course scored 100% for overall student satisfaction in the Postgraduate Taught Student Satisfaction Survey 2025.
Come to an open day
Find out more at our postgraduate open days. Book now for your place.
How you learn
Industry specialists have helped to design your course – helping you graduate with the global skillet employers seek. Our teaching strategies are grounded in contemporary academic research, with a strong emphasis on addressing the practical challenges faced by global organisations.
You’ll extend your knowledge and intellectual abilities from your first degree through an academically rigorous course of study, informed by the latest academic and professional developments. You’ll build the skills, competencies and personal attributes of a manager in international business and human resource management.
You learn through:
- lectures
- interactive seminars
- dedicated tutor support
- guest lectures
- digitally enabled learning and simulations
- group and individual presentations
- a live consultancy project
- small group and individual supervision meetings
Key themes
In international business and human resource management, organisations navigate different national contexts in a range of ways. The curriculum themes and learning materials represent a diversity of global contexts and perspectives. The teaching focuses on the current real-world global issues facing international firms.
You’ll explore international human resource management, international trade, cross-border investment, internationalisation, global entrepreneurship and international strategy. You’ll study the changing nature of the international business environment and how this impacts firms. We’ll prepare you for the diversity and complexity which accompany a globally integrated and internationally focused business environment.
You’ll acquire essential skills in project management, business analysis and leadership – learning how to present information and critically evaluate issues as you collaborate and problem-solve in teams.
Some modules offer opportunities to personalise your learning experience, including the flexibility to select assessment tasks that align with your preferences and goals.
Course support
Throughout your learning journey, you’ll experience a range of dedicated support with your personal, academic and career development.
Applied learning
We think the best way to learn something is to do it in the real world. This guides everything we do at Sheffield Business School.You’ll develop your employability skills and learn how to be successful as an international business manager.
Networking opportunities
You can take part in careers days, consultancy projects and guest lectures – with the added possibility of networking with former students from the course.
You can develop areas to focus on in your dissertation, consultancy or project elective, which you can link to your career aspirations.
You can access postgraduatecareer development initiatives too – from leadership programmes andmanagement skills workshops to CV writing and career management activities.
Competitions
You may have chances to take part in competitions, with prizes available for performing strongly on the course, or being nominated as an inspirational student.
Field trips
You may be able to attend field trips to firms in the UK – from local small and medium sized enterprises to multinational firms – giving you a sense of the types of workplaces you could be located in.
Course leaders and tutors
Cristina López Moreno
Senior Lecturer and Course Leader for MSc International Business portfolioSenior Lecturer
Modules
Important notice: The structure of this course is periodically reviewed and enhanced to provide the best possible learning experience for our students and ensure ongoing compliance with any professional, statutory and regulatory body standards. Module structure, content, delivery and assessment may change, but we expect the focus of the course and the learning outcomes to remain as described above. Following any changes, updated module information will be published on this page.
Final year
Compulsory modules
This module develops the skills and awareness you’ll need to work effectively across diverse cultures and international business contexts.
You’ll study topics such as:
- Learning styles and the reflective manager
- Cultural intelligence
- Cross cultural management, communication and negotiation
- Multicultural teamworking
- Responsible and sustainable cross-cultural leadership and motivation
- Multinational staffing practices
- Global mobility of workers and competency development
- Diversity, inclusivity and ethical management practices
This module explores the key patterns, trends and challenges within the modern global economy. You’ll develop an understanding of the complexity that managers of Multinational Enterprises face in the global business environment.
You’ll study topics such as:
- Key debates and data trends in emerging markets and developed economies
- Contemporary global challenges for firms, including state policies
- Managing strategic alliances
- Global supply chain management
- Global financial system and managing risk globally
- Ethics, Responsibility and Sustainability
- Knowledge, innovation and technological issues including Artificial Intelligence
This module looks at how Human Resource Management (HRM) can shape the direction and success of organisations. You’ll explore both core strategies and everyday HR practices, while also tackling current issues and trends in the field. The module also covers how workplace relationships, employment law, and power dynamics affect how conflicts are managed.
You’ll study topics such as:
- How HR strategies are developed and used
- Key HR ideas, models and day-to-day practices
- What it means to be an HR professional today
- Ethics and sustainability in HR work
- How employment relationships are managed
- The role of government in employment matters
- What trade unions do and how they operate
- Ways employees can have a voice at work
- Laws and regulations that shape HR and workplace governance
This module explores how digital technologies, automation, and changing work patterns are shaping the Future of Work, and what that means for managing people. You’ll look at how trends like the gig economy, artificial intelligence (AI), and sustainability are transforming jobs, workplaces, and HR practices. You’ll also build strong communication skills to engage with different audiences in both traditional and digital formats.
You’ll study topics such as:
- New and flexible ways of working
- The gig economy and its impact on organisations
- How technology is changing the nature of work
- The role of digitalisation and automation in HR
- Artificial intelligence in people management
- The future of work and emerging trends
- HR’s role in supporting sustainability goals
- Green HRM practices
- HRM and enterprise development
Elective modules
This module develops your consultancy skills through a live project with a real client. You’ll investigate a specific organisational issue, apply research methods, and deliver practical insights. Alongside the project, you’ll reflect on its broader relevance to professional practice.
You’ll study topics such as:
- Defining project scope with your client
- Applying relevant theoretical frameworks
- Choosing appropriate research methods
- Addressing ethical research considerations
- Conducting a focused literature review
- Analysing and interpreting research data
- Drawing evidence-based conclusions
- Communicating findings clearly and professionally
- Managing your project effectively
- Reflecting on consultancy in professional practice
This module strengthens your critical research skills as you explore a current issue within your discipline. You’ll design and carry out an independent research project, generating insights that contribute to both academic knowledge and professional practice.
You’ll study topics such as:
- Defining your research question and focus
- Applying theoretical frameworks effectively
- Selecting appropriate research methods
- Addressing ethical research considerations
- Conducting a structured literature review
- Analysing and interpreting research data
- Drawing meaningful, evidence-based conclusions
- Managing your dissertation timeline
- Writing clearly and persuasively
- Reflecting on research in professional contexts
Future careers
A wide variety of interesting roles within firms would be suitable for graduates, including:
- business and market development
- market research
- human resource management
- personnel
- business analysis
- purchasing, logistics, distribution and supply chain management
- export coordination
- consultancy
- account, brand, product and project management
Previous graduates have worked for a wide variety of firms in the UK and internationally, including:
- Phoenix Precision Technology, Taiwan
- QPC, Singapore
- UBI, France
- Sika Ltd, China
- Sheffield Forgemasters International, UK
- ARGOS logistics, Shanghai
- Nissan, UK
- Brunei Shell Petroleum, Brunei
- Pryas Consulting, India
- GlaxoSmithKline Biologicals, Netherlands
Previous graduates of other similar courses, such as MSc Human Resource Management have gone on to work for:
- PricewaterhouseCoopers
- Tesco
- HSBC
- Cleveland Constabulary
- First Mainline
- Royal Mail
- Carrefour
- Lenovo
- International Hilton Hotels
- various public sector organisations
Graduate View
Khin Lei Lei Win graduated from Sheffield Hallam University in 2020 with an MSc in International Business and Human Resource Management. Today, she works as an HR Coordinator in the United States. Read more.
Equipment and facilities
You’ll study in world-class learning facilities, such as specialist labs, design studios, practice facilities, simulation environments, our iLab enterprise hub and a 24/7 library.
You’ll have access to specialist equipment and resources, such as:
- video-making hardware and software via the library and AppsAnywhere
- business gamification simulation equipment
- access to networks to develop a business idea or start your own business
The new Business School will give students modern teaching spaces, that are technologically enabled. This will also give students more of a sense of a home space.
Where will I study?
You study at City Campus through a structured mix of lectures, seminars and practical sessions as well as access to digital and online resources to support your learning.
City Campus
City Campus is located in the heart of Sheffield, within minutes of the train and bus stations.
City Campus map | City Campus tour
Adsetts library
Adsetts Library is located on our City Campus. It's open 24 hours a day, every day.
Learn moreEntry requirements
All students
Good degree (minimum second class honours) or international equivalent, normally in a business-related subject
If English is not your first language you will need an IELTS score of 6.0 overall and a minimum of 5.5 in all skills, or a recognised equivalent.
Work experience will be considered. Exceptionally, candidates with insufficient academic qualifications but extensive relevant employment and managerial experience will be considered for admission to the course, if, in the opinion of the course leader, there is sufficient evidence to indicate that the individual has the potential to successfully complete the chosen course of study.
Additional information for EU/International students
If you are an International or non-UK European student, you can find out more about the country specific qualifications we accept on our international qualifications page.
For details of English language entry requirements (IELTS), please see the information for 'All students'.
Fees and funding
Home students
Our tuition fee for UK students starting full-time study in 2026/27 is £10,940 for the course.
If you are studying an undergraduate course, postgraduate pre-registration course or postgraduate research course over more than one academic year then your tuition fees may increase in subsequent years in line with Government regulations or UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) published fees. More information can be found in our terms and conditions under student fees regulations.
International students
Our tuition fee for International/EU students starting full-time study in 2026/27 is £18,600 for the course.
Scholarships and financial support
Find information on scholarships, bursaries and postgraduate student loans.
International scholarships up to £3000 ›
Alumni scholarships up to £2000 ›
Postgraduate loans for UK students ›
Additional course costs
The links below allow you to view estimated general course additional costs, as well as costs associated with key activities on specific courses. These are estimates and are intended only as an indication of potential additional expenses. Actual costs can vary greatly depending on the choices you make during your course.
General course additional costs
Additional costs for Sheffield Business School (PDF, 278.4KB)Legal information
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