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

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

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 accredited by the:

• Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)
• European Quality Improvement System (EQUIS)
• Association of MBAs (AMBA)

Only 1% of business schools worldwide hold triple accreditation. Our Business School is part of this elite group and this accolade is a huge endorsement. It reflects the investments we make for our students through providing:

• a high quality teaching environment
• innovative programming
• active engagement with industry

Practitioner and research led teaching

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

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

The course is modular, comprising:

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

Newcastle University Business School is one of the largest Schools in the University. We have over 3,500 students representing over 93 nationalities. Our location and modern design creates a dynamic centre point for a valuable network of:

• regional, national and international thought leaders
• alumni
• leading professions

Our facilities provide:

• a flexible and dedicated conference suite with panoramic views across the city
• Wi-Fi enabled connectivity throughout the building, including three computer clusters housing approximately 120 PCs
• four large lecture theatres and 21 seminar rooms, providing comfortable teaching and group study space
• a dedicated Hub and Base providing a balanced mix of study space and relaxation areas
• a contemporary café

View some of the Business School facilities.

• NBS8285 Global Human Resource Management: Theory and Practice
• NBS8286 People Management in Global Context
• NBS8287 Global Employment Relations
• NBS8288 The Reflexive Human Resource Practitioner
• NBS8386 Human Resource Development in a Global Economy  
• NBS8289 Research Methods

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

• NBS8500 Dissertation (Global HRM)
• NBS8799 Practice Based Project (Global HRM)

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

• NBS8142 Current Issues in International Business Management
• NBS8265 Managing Change in Organisations
• NBS8383 Diversity in a Global Context
• NBS8385 Key Challenges in Global Human Resource Management
• NBS8387 HRM in Cross‐National Contexts

• 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.