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International Human Resource Management – (M.A.)
London Metropolitan University
London Metropolitan Business School
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 6,414 - ≈ € 11,759 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | London / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | February, September |
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| Languages: | English | ||
Location of London Metropolitan University
This course will help you and your fellow students to understand the impact of human resource management within a global business context and to act as human resource managers and professionals within an international arena. It is for people who are or wish to be employed in the field of human resource management where the international dimension is a significant aspect of their professional practice.
The work of the Comparative Organisation and Equality Research Centre support this course. The Trades Union Congress (TUC) Library, located in the University's Learning Centre, is an asset for course members. Led by Dr. Theodora Asimakou, the course team includes colleagues with many years research expertise in the field.
Other distinctive features of the course are the regular addresses given by external speakers drawn from the academic, business and professional community, from companies such as Unilever and AT&T.
The University's provision in Business and Management was rated 'Excellent' in recent subject reviews by the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education.
Careers
Excellent for human resource practitioners who are looking to increase their skills and knowledge in a global context. You can also apply to develop your dissertation topic into an MPhil/PhD course. Please note that this course does not lead to membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
Contents
The course is based on current theory and practice of human resource management. It addresses the wider issues of globalisation, transnationalism and cross-cultural approaches to management. The course will prepare you for research work in this field and, through the dissertation, you can pursue your particular interests with the support of a supervisor.
Core modules include:
* Comparative Employment Systems
* Cross-cultural Management
* International Business Strategy
* International Personnel and Development
* Research Methods
* Dissertation
You can also choose an optional module from a wide range of choices - the option can also be from another postgraduate course such as our MA in International Business or International Finance.
This course provides you with a strong core of subjects, an interesting range of option choices and a dissertation project that encourages specialisation on a theme that particularly interests you. The study methods include lectures, seminars, case study analysis, teamwork, individual supervision for a dissertation and web-based study materials.
Assessment
Assessment combines coursework that includes reports, seminar presentations and team projects with examinations.
IELTS
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
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Register Now!Requirements
Normally a good Honours degree, an equivalent qualification and/or ability to demonstrate suitability for study at postgraduate level.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade B (Score: 75) |
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