Taught course

Global Human Resource Management (Distance Learning)

Institution
University of Portsmouth · Department of Business and Management - Generalist Business
Qualifications
MSc

Entry requirements

A second-class honours degree or equivalent in any academic subject seeking to pursue/continue a career in HR. Applicants with appropriate work experience and professional qualifications may also be considered. Applicants may be invited to attend an interview.

English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.5 with no component score below 6.0.

Months of entry

January, May, September

Course content

Overview

Globalisation is creating companies that are more diverse and international than ever before, and with this comes a new set of considerations that employers must face. Enter global human resource management. From recruitment to retention, to compensation and company culture, this function considers how global variations (both subtle and pronounced) are considered by employers.

Global human resource management helps companies realise their global business goals, which makes human resource (HR) professionals who can manage diverse workforces highly sought-after. Gain the skills and knowledge you need to effectively manage human resource issues on a global scale with this part-time Master’s course.

What you’ll experience

  • Examine the strategic role and practical application of key HRM functions across the globe, taught by experienced experts and industry professionals
  • Develop analytical, critical and information technology skills, as well as people skills, to allow you to connect with employees of varying attitudes, perceptions and values
  • Develop your knowledge and experience to support your approach to problem-solving exercises, case studies and other activity-based learning
  • Learn to communicate proposed global HR solutions and critical knowledge effectively
  • Identify sustainability issues affecting the resolution of international HR problems, along with international HR ethical issues

Careers in Global HR Management

Our MSc Global Human Resource Management has been built to give you the specialist knowledge and practical expertise you need to secure a successful career in your industry of choice.

Your assignments will not only familiarise you with key theories and practices in Global HRM, but help develop the soft skills valued by employers as well.

Through investigative projects and group tasks, you gain the thoroughness and collaborative capabilities needed to excel within a workplace.

These skills, coupled with the support you can receive from our exceptional Careers and Employability Service, will help position you as a valuable hire to employers across the world.

Fees and funding

UK students
https://studyonline.port.ac.uk/msc-global-human-resource-management
International students
https://studyonline.port.ac.uk/msc-global-human-resource-management

Qualification, course duration and attendance options

  • MSc
    part time
    24 months
    • Distance learningis available for this qualification
    • Online learningis available for this qualification

Course contact details

Name
Study Online
Email
info@study-online.port.ac.uk
Phone
+44 (0)23 9400 3692