Course summary

Looking to play your part in shaping and influencing human resource management across borders? Join us to gain the solid HR and business foundation you need, with a particular emphasis on supporting companies that manage people and teams in different countries. International human resource management is especially relevant in a world where flows of people, information, goods and services across borders continue to grow. This MSc will get you up to speed on all the relevant theories and latest HRM practices – so you can confidently support international organisations to manage their activities, and people, in a way that balances employee wellbeing with business transformation and growth. Learn in the context of real-world issues How do models of best practice around work organisation and HRM differ across national borders? What’s the relationship between HRM strategy, broader business strategy and the organisational environment – and how do regulations and laws in different countries affect how organisations need to structure their work and teams? We’ll explore multi-faceted questions such as these, looking at organisations in different countries, including those in the Global South. Debating best practice for people management, we’ll unpick what organisations need to do to better balance the interplay between global competitive pressures, national politics and business strategy. Set yourself up with the skills to succeed Drawing on a mix of disciplines, including management theory, sociology, political science and comparative political economy, you’ll gain a deep insight into current economic and institutional trends, with a particular focus on helping organisations build effective and efficient teams across borders. Study in one of the world’s leading hubs Based in the heart of the capital, this is an inspiring learning environment for anyone with a passion for international management. London is one of the world’s leading hubs for global business and trade, and is the ideal location for expanding your knowledge, expertise and networks.