Global Human Resource Management MSc

Overview

Navigate diverse and complex business environments and show awareness of institutions and organisations. This course prepares you for the workforce of today and the future, regardless of an organisation’s size and characteristics.

Global human resource management enables organisations and professionals to:

• manage diverse workforces across national and geographic boundaries
• recognise socio-economic interdependence and interconnectedness both locally and globally

The course involves a heightened awareness of:

• different institutional environments
• diversity and cultural sensitivities
• ethical and moral imperatives

This course provides you with a firm foundation to pursue a career in this specialist field, including:

• knowledge
• conceptual understanding
• analytical ability
• practical HR skills

After enrolling, you'll join the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development. Over time you'll develop into a socially adept and ethical graduate with the ability to move globally in your career.

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Please rest assured we make all reasonable efforts to provide you with the programmes, services and facilities described. However, it may be necessary to make changes due to significant disruption, for example in response to Covid-19.

View our Academic experience page, which gives information about your Newcastle University study experience for the academic year 2022-23.

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What you'll learn

Through this HR Master's degree you'll:

• understand ethical and social responsibility issues in human resource management
• apply your skills and knowledge to global HR problems through practical situations
• learn from the significant experience and knowledge of internationally-renowned researchers and practitioners
• conduct an independent HR resource project, choosing between a dissertation and practice-based project
• prepare for your career in human resources on our 'The Reflexive Human Resource Practitioner' module

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.

Course content changes

Module information 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.

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.

Optional modules availability

Some courses have optional modules. Student demand for optional modules may affect availability.

To find out more please see our terms and conditions.

Global Human Resource Management MSc modules

Compulsory Modules	Credits
Global Human Resource Management: Theory and Practice	20
People Management in Global Context	20
Global Employment Relations	20
The HR Practitioner: Skills, theory and practice	20
Research Methods	10
Human Resource Development in a Global Economy	10
Enhancing Critical and Employment Learning	0

Optional Modules	Credits
Thinking Differently about Global Human Resource Management	10
HRM in Cross-National Contexts	10
Dissertation (Global HRM)	60
HR Analytics	10
Practice Based Project (Global HRM)	60

How you'll learn

Delivery and teaching methods

The course is modular, comprising:

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

This Master’s degree offers you a stimulating curriculum and a supportive environment.

Assessment methods

Depending on your modules, you'll be assessed through a combination of:

• Case study
• Dissertation
• Essay
• Professional skills assessments
• Oral presentation
• Performance
• Portfolio
• Problem-solving exercises
• Report
• Reflective log
• Research proposal
• Written examination
• Written exercise

Student support

Your teaching and learning is also supported by Canvas. Canvas is a Virtual Learning Environment. You'll use Canvas to submit your assignments and access your:

• module handbooks
• course materials
• groups
• course announcements and notifications
• written feedback

Throughout your studies, you’ll have access to support from:

• peers
• academics
• personal tutors
• our University Student Services Team
• student representatives

You'll also be assigned an academic member of staff. They will be your personal tutor throughout your time with us. They can help with academic and personal issues.

Our staff

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

• Dr David Lain (Degree Programme Director)
• Dr Susan Addison
• Dr Benjamin Bader
• Dr Clare Butler
• Mrs Jo Clark
• Dr Ana Lopes
• Dr Marti Lopez-Andreu
• Professor Steve Vincent
• Dr Emily Yarrow

Your future

Our Careers Service

Our award-winning Careers Service is one of the largest and best in the country, and we have strong links with employers. We provide an extensive range of opportunities to all students through our ncl+ initiative.

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Quality and ranking

All professional accreditations are reviewed regularly by their professional body

Recognition of professional qualifications outside of the UK

From 1 January 2021 there is an update to the way professional qualifications are recognised by countries outside of the UK

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Facilities

Newcastle University Business School is one of the largest Schools in the University. We have 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.

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, Base, and Lounge providing a balanced mix of study space and relaxation areas
• a contemporary café

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees for 2023 entry (per year)

Tuition fee increases

If your studies last longer than one year, your tuition fee may increase in line with inflation.

EU, other EEA and Swiss nationals - tuition fee status

Depending on your residency history, if you’re a student from the EU, other EEA or a Swiss national, with settled or pre-settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme, you’ll normally pay the ‘Home’ tuition fee rate and may be eligible for Student Finance England support.

EU students without settled or pre-settled status will normally be charged fees at the ‘International’ rate and will not be eligible for Student Finance England support.

If you are unsure of your fee status, check out the latest guidance here.

Scholarships

We support our EU and international students by providing a generous range of Vice-Chancellor's automatic and merit-based scholarships. See our searchable postgraduate funding page for more information. 

What you're paying for

Tuition fees include the costs of:

• matriculation
• registration
• tuition (or supervision)
• library access
• examination
• re-examination
• graduation

Find out more about:

• living costs
• tuition fees

Deposit

If you are an international student or a student from the EU, EEA or Switzerland and you need a visa to study in the UK, you may have to pay a deposit.

You can check this in the How to apply section.

Funding deadlines

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For some funding schemes, you need to have received an offer of a place on a course before you can apply for the funding.

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INTO International Graduate Diploma - Pathway courses

Our Business and Humanities Graduate Diplomas will prepare you for Master's study at Newcastle. If you're successful then you're guaranteed a place on this Master's course. Depending on your level of English, you can choose from:

• Business and Humanities Graduate Diploma
• Business and Humanities Graduate Diploma with Pre-sessional English

How to apply

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• campus tours
• on-campus open days
• virtual open days
• webinars

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