Course overview

Responding to global market trends, the digital economy and constant change, the MBA International Human Resource Management course addresses the needs of leaders by exploring the creation, development and sustainable growth of businesses globally.

• Gain an understanding of how and why people function at work, and of the relevant legal frameworks governing human resource management.
• Deepen your understanding of how to find, develop and engage the most appropriate talent for any organisation.
• Develop an analytical understanding of international business in the context of a changing environment with a focus on people practice and related developments.

Why you should study this course

• CIPD and CMI accreditation
  Study on a course with professional accreditation from some of the UK’s leading professional HR and Management bodies. The course is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) and the Chartered Management Institute (CMI).
• Real-world experience
  As far as possible, this course will aim to help you deal with the kind of challenges you’ll face in the workplace. As part of your learning, you might develop your own recruitment and talent management campaign, a bespoke training programme, and/or an employee engagement strategy. You might work with peers on the course or colleagues at overseas institutions to analyse international HR issues.
• Industry insight
  You’ll be taught by helpful, supportive and highly qualified academics with extensive career experience in human resource management, a majority of whom are members of the CIPD (please note staff are subject to change). They will apply their experience to illustrate your learning, and give you valuable insights into networking and professional development.
• London location
  Our campus is based in the heart of the City of London, close to the headquarters of some of the most famous organisations in the world. You’ll be surrounded by businesses of every description, from start-ups to multi-nationals, and will have opportunities to explore the dynamics of the way they manage their human resources.
• Prepare for your future
  You will have opportunities to mix with employers and to build your CV. You could do a dissertation on a current HRM topic or take up an internship in the HR department of a notable London organisation. Should you wish to start your own business, we offer business start-up advice and support through our Enterprise Hub. MBA students also have the opportunity to take part in our Professional Development Programme, developed in collaboration with corporate learning and development specialists to help you develop key industry competencies.