Programme description

This research-led programme demonstrates the central importance of professional international human resource management and employment relations to successful and socially responsible business.

Overview

This programme combines a critical analysis of cutting-edge theoretical debates with the study of practical applications for managing people in an international setting.  You will examine topics such as how globalisation impacts on migrant workforces and what this means for people management; how to understand and analyse complex international employment statistics; how to assess and develop fair and rigorous payment systems suitable for multinational corporations; why expatriate employees often return before the end of their assignment and what steps can be taken to improve their experience and performance and best practice for managing diverse and culturally distinct workforces.

• Students will have the unique experience of studying alongside Human Resources students from Georgetown University, USA during an intensively taught module in the first semester reading week. In order to take advantage of this students will need to be available every day, for the entire week.
• You will be taught by leading academics who have advised leading industries and public services (e.g. BBC, TUC, Acas, Department of Constitutional Affairs, Equal Opportunities Commission, Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development and Arts Council England) on a wide range of equality and diversity issues in the workplace.

Programme outline

The core module for this programme is:

The compulsory modules for this programme are:

• Comparative Employment Relations
• International Human Resource Management
• International Reward Management
• Managing Diversity 
• Research Methods
• Strategic Management

A CORE module must be taken a passed.  A COMPULSORY module must be taken.

You will also choose two Optional modules* from the following:

• Organisation Theory
• Knowledge and Innovation Management
• Quantitative Research Methods 
•  Innovation and Global Competition
•  Multinationals and Global Business

* The range of optional modules may vary from year to year. The School reserves the right to withdraw one or more of the optional modules if there is insufficient student interest.

Teaching and assessment

Teaching for all modules includes a combination of lectures, seminars and virtual learning environment.  You can expect 2-3 hours of contact time per module, per week. 

A wide range of assessment techniques are used, including coursework (written essays, case studies, interviews, group reports etc), presentations, examinations and a dissertation.

Entry requirements

• A good upper second class honours degree or equivalent in any subject.
• IELTS 7.0 (with 6.0 in writing) or equivalent is required. For further information about our English language requirements, please see http://www.qmul.ac.uk/international/englishlanguagerequirements/.

Contacts

Postgraduate Administrator
Lorna Ireland
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 3918
Email: sbm-postgraduate@qmul.ac.uk

Programme Director
Professor Mike Noon
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 2709
Email: m.a.noon@qmul.ac.uk