Human Resource Management (International Development) MSc

Develop the skills needed to manage people and organisations in an increasingly complex global environment.

MSc Human Resource Management (International Development) examines how organisations recruit, manage, develop and support their workforce within international development contexts. The course explores the role of human resource management in building effective organisations that can respond to social, economic and development challenges.

Delivered within the Global Development Institute, the programme combines expertise in human resource management and international development. You will explore how people management practices shape organisational performance while considering the specific opportunities and challenges faced by organisations operating across diverse international settings.

The course examines key areas of human resource management, including recruitment, performance management, workforce development, reward management, employee relations and organisational effectiveness. You will critically evaluate different approaches to managing people and consider how these can support organisations working towards development goals.

The programme will encourage you to consider how emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI), are shaping contemporary human resource management practices, workforce management and organisational decision-making.

Studying alongside an international cohort, you will have opportunities to learn from a wide range of professional and cultural perspectives. This global learning environment helps you develop an understanding of how workforce management practices vary across different countries, organisations and development settings.

The programme is suitable for students and professionals interested in human resource management, organisational leadership and people management in NGOs, international organisations, government agencies and other development-focused environments.