Course summary

Why this course? • Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) • Opportunity of a placement year with placement preparation workshops • Top ten in the UK for postgraduate student satisfaction (PTES 2022, 2023) • Jointly recognised as the best modern university in the country, and the best modern university in London for research excellence. (REF 2021). 77% of our research is ranked ‘world leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’ (REF 2021) About this course This CIPD Accredited programme is tailored to students with the ambition to become leaders and practitioners at the interface of Human Resources and Corporate Strategy. The curriculum benefits from our faculty’s research expertise in organisational studies and their practitioner links with Human Resources-related professions, including the Chartered Institute of Personnel & Development.  You will be introduced to a variety of professional service sectors and examine contemporary topics such as HR & corporate strategy, managing a global workforce or responsible leadership of organizational change. You will gain practical people management skills related to recruitment and performance evaluation. You will be encouraged to engage in personal professional development through active participation in the Global Leadership Programme, aimed at equipping you with the skills that are critical to succeed in today’s fast-paced business world. Skills The Roehampton MSc Global Human Resources Management has been designed with input from a panel of business advisors to address the demand for global HR professionals that are equipped with expertise in talent management, the development of effective HR policies and managing organisational change. This programme provides you with a deep and critical understanding of major business processes, including strategy development, financial performance management and leadership as well as perspectives on cross-cultural management. Our research methods module will equip you with the knowledge and techniques needed to pursue empirical fieldwork of academic rigour, real world impact and practitioner relevance. Career opportunities This programme is tailored to students with the ambition to become practitioners in global and cross-cultural HRM. You will emerge with an in-depth and holistic understanding of global workforce and talent management, highly sought after by employers with global operations. You will be prepared for managerial roles in multinational companies, consultancies or in public administration. Modules Examples include: • Business Research Methods • Principles of Human Resource Management • Global Strategic Management