Our Global Human Resource Management MSc teaches you how to operate effectively within diverse and complex contexts to demonstrate awareness of institutions and organisations. This course prepares you for the workforce of today and the future, regardless of an organisation’s size and characteristics.

What you'll learn

Through this HR master' s degree you'll:

• understand the nature and importance of ethical and socially responsible issues in human resource management
• apply your skills and knowledge to global HR problems through a variety of practical situations. These include case studies, role-play and group exercises
• learn from internationally renowned researchers and practitioners. They'll share their significant experience and knowledge throughout your course
• experience conducting an independent HR resource project. You'll choose between a dissertation and practice-based project with input from practitioners
• prepare for your professional career in human resources. Our module 'The Reflexive Human Resource Practitioner' is dedicated to your personal and professional development

Your future

Graduate destinations

Graduates from this course have undertaken various roles including:

• headhunter
• recruitment coordinator
• civil servant
• human resource consultant
• compensation and benefits manager
• human resource and training development manager
• human resource manager
• head of HR division

Careers

This course prepares you for a wide range of careers with employers, such as:

• Microsoft
• Lloyds Banking Group Plc
• ITV Broadcasting Ltd
• Ericsson
• Accenture
• Babcock International Group Plc
• Aviva
• Network Rail
• Ocado
• Colt Technology Services

Our Careers Service

Our award-winning Careers Service is one of the largest and best in the country, and we have strong links with employers. We provide an extensive range of opportunities to all students through our ncl+ initiative.

Quality and ranking

• 97% of Business and Management Studies research outputs internationally recognised. Business and Management Studies 14th in UK for research power.

• Global Top 150 University  - QS World University Rankings 2022

• We rank in the top 185 for Social Sciences and Management - QS World University Rankings by Subject 2021

• We rank in the top 200 for Business and Management Studies - QS World University Rankings by Subject 2021