Course summary
This course will help you to develop an understanding of how and why human resource policies and practices differ across the world. You will examine how international companies address these challenges. It allows you to consider these issues critically and also encourages you to think more practically about the skills required to manage in an international context. The programme allows you to work towards a professional level of membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD). During the second semester, you will produce an integrated dissertation and research report based on analysing a human resource issue in an organisation.
Modules
Core classes: HRM in a Business Context; Comparative Employment Relations; Leading, Managing and Developing People; Labour & Diversity in a Global Context; Managing HR in Multinationals; Research Methods; Business Skills Elective classes: People Resourcing; Employee Reward; SBS Spring School; Leadership in Organisations; Psychometrics in Organisations
Assessment method
The course modules are assessed by various methods which include essays, individual and group projects and final exams. The exams are generally held in December and April.
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- Personnel and Development, Chartered Institute of
Entry requirements
Second-class Honours degree or non-UK equivalent in any subject.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £11550 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £11550 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £11550 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £11550 | Year 1 |
| International | £21850 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Sponsorship information
strath.ac.uk/studywithus/scholarships/
Provider information
University of Strathclyde
McCance Building
16 Richmond Street
Glasgow
G1 1XQ