Develop the skills to become a global human resource professional and a highly marketable graduate who can make an immediate contribution to any organisation.

Navigate diverse and complex business environments and show 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.

Global human resource management enables organisations and professionals to manage diverse workforces across national and geographic boundaries and recognise socio-economic interdependence and interconnectedness both locally and globally. Because of this, the course involves a heightened awareness of:

• different institutional environments
• diversity and cultural sensitivities
• ethical and moral imperatives

This course provides you with a firm foundation to pursue a career in this specialist field, including:

• knowledge
• conceptual understanding
• analytical ability
• practical HR skills

After enrolling, you'll join the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development. Over time you'll develop into a socially adept and ethical graduate with the ability to move globally in your career.

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.
• 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.