International Human Resource Management (MA)

Overview

The purpose of the MAIHRM is to equip students with the knowledge and capabilities to analyse problems and evaluate alternative strategies, relevant to organisations of various constitutions and characteristics in what is sometimes referred to as ‘late modern’ society, relating to work and employment transnationally and internationally. Specifically, it is designed according to the following aims:

• To enhance students’ critical awareness of the economic, socio-political and regulatory factors enabling and constraining organisations internationally;
• To develop an advanced understanding of the role and impact of Human Resource Management in a global socio-economic context;
• To develop the strategic and practical skills mix required for effective human resource management in an international arena. 

London Metropolitan Business School

www.londonmet.ac.uk/lmbs/

Applying and entry

PLEASE NOTE There is no official closing date for this course, but you are advised to apply as early as possible as we will only consider your application if there are places available on the course.

Tel: 020 7133 4202
Email: admissions@londonmet.ac.uk

Applicants should have a minimum of a second-class Honours degree (or equivalent) in OB, HRM, management or related subject. Those with professional experience in the subject of HRM will also be considered. For overseas students the English language requirement is an IELTS score (or equivalent) of 5.5 in listening and reading and 6.0 in speaking and writing

Course contents

Adopting a critical, cross-disciplinary framework the course addresses the issues of globalisation, transnationalism and cross-cultural approaches to management and current theorisation and developments in international human resource management. It is designed to provide a coherent and flexible programme of study enabling students to develop the breadth of expertise, skills and reflexivity necessary for operating effectively in multi-domestic environments and cross-border settings in a global context. The course comprises the following six core modules plus the dissertation project:

Core modules include:

• Alternative Perspectives on Organizing in Global Context
• Cross-Cultural Management
• Human Resource Strategies
• International Personnel and Development
• Comparative Employment Systems
• Organizational Research in International and Cross-Cultural Contexts
• MA IHRM Dissertation

The course is supported by the Comparative Organization and Equality Research Centre (COERC), and the Management Research Centre (MRC). It also collaborates closely with three Visiting Professors, who are senior practitioners and involved in policy-making, and make contributions in the supporting workshop sessions, as well as other guest speakers from the industry, who are invited by the module leaders.

Teaching Methods

The overall teaching and learning strategy is to develop and enable students to undertake work and operate effectively at Masters level. The course is organised to provide the necessary knowledge and skills, and to augment those the students bring with them to the course. Modules utilise a range of pedagogic approaches all of which are structured to encourage debate, reflection on materials and own experiences and a critical engagement with existing work in international HR practice. During the course, support is provided by regular workshops, tutor-supported group meetings, supervisor meetings and research presentations all of which are underpinned by Weblearn and other VLE activities

Assessment

The assessment strategy employs a range of formative and summative methods in the form of individual and group assignments, unseen exams, reports, and presentations.

Careers

This course is aimed at individuals who aspire to pursue a career in international organisations or those that are directly involved in global business developments and their implications for people management. Graduates typically to gain employment in a range of international commercial, public and voluntary organisations. The course also provides a basis for applying for an MPhil, Prof. Doc or PhD. Please note that this course does not lead to membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).

Student profiles

Read a student profile: Tosha Jones