Global Human Resource Mgt MSc - Postgraduate

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Our Global Human Resource Management MSc teaches you how to operate effectively within diverse and complex contexts to demonstrate awareness of institutions and organisations. It prepares you for the workforce of today and the future, regardless of an organisation’s size and characteristics.

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About this course

You will explore the challenges presented by a complex global economy and develop your skills as a human resource professional, who can respond to the changing nature of a diverse global workforce.

Throughout the course we will encourage you to apply your knowledge and skills to practical problems and situations. Our aim is to encourage intellectual rigour with a strong orientation to practice.

What you'll learn

You’ll cover topics such as:

the leadership, management and development of people in a global economy
the impact of changes, in particular the digital age, on the global socio-economic and cultural climate on the future of the workforce
enhancing employee performance, well-being and equality for organisational effectiveness
the nature and importance of ethical and socially responsible issues in human resource management

Your development

You are encouraged to develop the critical self-analysis and personal skills that underpin future career development and support the process of lifelong learning. The emphasis on skill development also helps you to meet the professional development requirements of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).

On completion of the course you will be able to:

implement effective processes for the recruitment, selection, retention and development of employees in a global context
provide advice about how to motivate and reward people to maximise organisational performance
solve human management problems within the context of the international business environment
demonstrate ethical sensibility towards the practice of global HRM

Accreditation

The course is fully accredited by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD). Successful completion leads to graduate membership of this prestigious institute. Membership provides you with access to leading resources, training support and networks to advance your professional practice in human resource management.

The Global Human Resource Management MSc also aligns with the standards of the American based Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM), the world's largest association devoted to human resource management.

Newcastle University Business School is part of an elite group of business schools who hold triple-accreditation from:

This accolade is a huge endorsement which reflects the investments we make for our students through providing:

a high-quality teaching and learning community
innovative programmes
active engagement with industry

Our staff

Practitioner and research-led teaching

View profiles of the module leaders and teaching team for this course:

Dr David Lain (Degree Programme Director)
Dr Ana Lopes
Dr Stefanie Reissner
Mrs Jo Clark
Dr Susan Addison
Dr Benjamin Bader

Delivery

The course is modular, comprising:

180 credits of compulsory and optional modules
full time over 12 months

Facilities

Newcastle University Business School is one of the largest Schools in the University with over 3,500 students representing over 83 nationalities. This valuable network extends beyond our current students to include:

regional, nationality and international leaders
alumni
leading professionals and practitioners from industry

The Business School is based in a building within the Newcastle Helix development – Newcastle's emerging business district.

Find out more about Newcastle University Business School.

Support

This Master’s degree offers you a stimulating curriculum and a supportive teaching and learning environment. Your teaching and learning is also supported by Canvas. Canvas is a Virtual Learning Environment that allows you to access your courses, groups, receive notifications and messages, and submit your assignments.

Throughout your studies, you’ll also have access to support from peers, academics and our University Student Services Team. You will also be assigned an academic member of staff who will be your personal tutor throughout your study with us. They can help with academic and personal issues.

Contact Us

Dr David Lain
Degree Programme Director
Newcastle University Business School
Telephone: +44 (0) 191 208 1503
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Modules

You will study modules on this course. A module is a unit of a course with its own approved aims and outcomes and assessment methods.

Modules for 2020 entry

Compulsory modules

Optional modules

You take optional modules to the value of 60 credits from the following list

You take further optional modules to the value of 20 credits from the following list

You are required to take the following not for credit module:

NBS8994 Academic Tutoring

Module changes

Course content changes

The information above is intended to provide an example of what you will study.

Our teaching is informed by research. Course content changes periodically to reflect developments in the discipline, the requirements of external bodies and partners, and student feedback.

Optional module availability

Student demand for optional modules may affect availability.

Full details of the modules on offer will be published through the Programme Regulations and Specifications ahead of each academic year. This usually happens in May.

To find out more please see our terms and conditions.

Careers

Curious about what our graduates have gone on to do? Find out about opportunities they’ve pursued, and how we can help you develop your career.

Career development

Graduates from this course can pursue careers in:

human resource management
personnel management
management development
organisation development
human resource management consulting
training

Careers Service

Our award-winning Careers Service will help you to explore your options and make informed choices to achieve your career goals.

Work experience

Work experience placements are a great way to develop relevant skills to excel in your chosen career.

Find out about paid and unpaid work experience options and other ways you can add to your degree.

Fees & Funding

2021-2022 fees

The fees displayed here are per course.

MSc

Home

Full time: £11,100

International

Full time: £21,000

EU, other EEA and Swiss nationals

For courses commencing from September 2021 and beyond, EU, other EEA and Swiss nationals will no longer be eligible for home fees or Student Finance England support.

If you are from the EU you will pay international tuition fees.

All students

Find out more about our tuition fees, including how to pay them and available discounts.

Funding opportunities

Entry Requirements

A 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent, in any subject.

If you do not have a degree we will take your work experience into consideration. You need to have at least two years' of continuous work experience in a relevant field. You will also need to attend an interview (telephone or Skype) and provide a written submission.

If you have lower English Language scores, you may be accepted onto a Pre-sessional English course.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we will be offering our Pre-sessional courses online only from June to September 2020.

Pre-sessional English Course Requirements

8 week Pre-sessional entry: IELTS 6.0 overall (with 6.0 in writing and a minimum of 5.5 in all other sub-skills)
12 week Pre-sessional entry: IELTS 6.0 overall (with 1 sub-skill at a minimum of 5.0 and 3 sub-skills at a minimum of 5.5, including writing)

You can study our Pre-sessional English course at the INTO Newcastle Centre.

How to Apply

You apply online, track your application and contact the admissions team via our applicant portal. Our step-by-step guide can help you on your way.

Start dates

The course starts in September. There is no application closing date for this course.

We suggest international students apply at least two months before the course starts. This is so that you have enough time to make the necessary arrangements.

Deposit Conditions for International Applicants

If you are an international student you may need to pay a deposit of £1,500 to secure your place on the course. If this applies, we will tell you the payment deadline in your offer letter. You won’t need to pay another deposit if you need a visa to study in the UK.

Application fee

There is a non-refundable application fee of £50. You need to pay this before we can process your application. If you are applying for more than one programme, you only need to pay the application fee once.

To pay your application fee and make an application please visit our WebStore.