International Human Resource Management and Development MSc

If you want to develop your career in Human Resource Management (HRM) or Human Resource Development (HRD) then this programme is for you. It combines theory and practice which allows you to develop a comprehensive knowledge of contemporary human resource management and human resource development within an international context.<br/><br/>**WHY THIS PROGRAMME**<br/><br/><br/>- International Human Resource Management and Development is accredited by the Chartered Institute for Personnel and Development (CIPD). You will automatically become a CIPD student member and get access to the world’s largest collection of online HR learning and development resources.<br/><br/><br/>- You will develop skills and knowledge in both Human Resource Management (HRM) and Human Resource Development (HRD) enabling you to specialise your career in either field.<br/><br/><br/>- You will develop both leadership and management skills, including how to negotiate and positively influence people, and you will be able to enhance your communication skills through group work activities.<br/><br/><br/>- The programme contextualises HRM and HRD within the international workplace which enables you to better understand these functions in a global context.<br/><br/><br/>- You will learn through reflective practice meaning that you will build up a critical appreciation of theories and apply this to your practice, constantly reflecting on how you practice HRM and/or HRD.<br/><br/><br/>- Class sizes are small to facilitate discussion.<br/><br/><br/>- You will have opportunities to develop a career portfolio and build your continuous professional development (CPD) specific to your own interests and professional circumstances.<br/><br/><br/>- You will benefit from the first hand expertise of practitioners and academics with practical managerial experience in a wide variety of contexts.<br/><br/><br/>- Take advantage of our individualised skills development programme, which will ensure you balance academic theory with crucial employability skills to help you maximise your potential and achieve your career goals.<br/><br/><br/>- Adam Smith Business School is triple accredited. <br/><br/><br/>**PROGRAMME STRUCTURE**<br/><br/>You will take eight core and two optional courses, and complete a dissertation. Your dissertation will focus on an HRM/HRD issue which develops your organisational research skills and encourages the development of research informed solutions to real life work-based issues. <br/><br/>**Core Courses**<br/>DEVELOPING SKILLS FOR BUSINESS LEADERSHIP<br/>HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT<br/>HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT IN CONTEXT: UNDERSTANDING ORGANISATIONS AND EXTERNAL ENVIRONMENTS<br/>INTERNATIONAL PERSPECTIVES ON EMPLOYMENT RELATIONS<br/>MANAGING AND LEADING PEOPLE IN INTERNATIONAL CONTEXTS<br/>MANAGING DIVERSITY<br/>OPERATIONAL AND STRATEGIC HRM<br/>RESEARCH SKILLS FOR MANAGERS<br/><br/>**Optional Courses may include:**<br/>MANAGING CAREERS IN THE 21ST CENTURY<br/>CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN WORK AND EMPLOYMENT<br/>UNDERSTANDING TRANSNATIONAL CORPORATIONS