Course summary
Interested in a people-focused career in international business? Our MSc International Business and HRM will equip you with the ideal combination of specialist knowledge, practical skills and a truly global outlook.
- Deepen your understanding of business and human resource management in an international context
- Gain a highly regarded masters level qualification together with vital employability skills for a successful career in business or HR
- Develop your knowledge of economics, international business, management, employment law and HRM to ease your transition to a high-level role
- Network with international business leaders and influential HR professionals who provide guest lectures, consultancy projects, case studies and professional mentoring
- Learn alongside students from around the world, gaining a greater awareness of cultural diversity and different perspectives on international business
- This course is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) and puts you on the fast track to a qualification which raises your professional standing and improves your career prospects. It fully prepares you to meet the CPD requirements of the HR profession.
- studied Business, including HRM, and are looking to develop more specialist HRM skills
- studied HRM but want to sharpen your international business focus
- have work experience of HRM in international business and would like to gain a focused postgraduate degree.
Modules
You'll a range of modules which will help you further develop your skills and knowledge in this area, please see our course page for more details.
Assessment method
We use a wide range of coursework assessment methods, many designed to enhance your transferable skills. Formats include computer-based tests, research reports, practical activities, presentations, essays and case study analysis. Some modules are also assessed with an examination.
Entry requirements
You'll usually need: A second class or higher undergraduate degree in a relevant area including: business, economics, management, HRM, or another degree with sufficient relevant business experience. If English is not your first language, you will also need IELTS 6.5 A desire to develop your theoretical understanding of HRM.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Provider information
University of Derby
Kedleston Road
Derby
DE22 1GB