International Human Resource Management Edinburgh Napier University

Overview

This International Human Resource Management MSc degree offered by Edinburgh Napier University will develop your personal and professional skills to enable you to succeed in dynamic and complex international business environments. It will equip you with knowledge and understanding of global perspectives in HRM and prepare you to work in organisations to develop and sustain competitive advantage.

If you're interested in a career involving responsibility for the management and leadership of employees in a global environment then this International Human Resource Management course from the Edinburgh Napier University is for you.

Human Resource Management (HRM) is a vital area of business. Successful people management, effective recruitment and a knowledge of employment law are keystones to the running and development of any company, whatever its size.

How you’ll be taught

This is a full-time course starting in September or January and is split up into three trimesters.

Duration:

• September starts: 12 months
• January starts: 18 months with a three-month break over the summer (after the first taught trimester)

You’ll learn by a variety of teaching methods including lectures, workshops, seminars and independent study.

Career opportunities:

Studying International Human Resource Management at Edinburgh Napier University will enable you to make a significant contribution to people management practice and develop a deep understanding of the changing role of HRM in the development and implementation of employment policies and procedures. In response to the increasing internationalisation of business, and the appreciation of the importance of effective people management, expertise in international HRM is increasingly valued by employers. This course has been developed to enable our graduates to compete in this expanding labour market.

Daily tasks and responsibilities in this role may include: 

• Cross-border recruitment

• Onboarding

• Training and development

• Performance management

• Policy development

• Employee engagement