International Human Resource Management and Development

Key facts

• International Human Resource Management and Development is accredited by the Chartered Institute for Personnel and Development (CIPD). You will automatically become a CIPD student member and get access to the world’s largest collection of online HR learning and development resources.

• You will develop skills and knowledge in both Human Resource Management (HRM) and Human Resource Development (HRD) enabling you to specialise your career in either field.

• You will develop both leadership and management skills, including how to negotiate and positively influence people, and you will be able to enhance your communication skills through group work activities.

• The International Human Resource Management and Development program of the University of Glasgow contextualises HRM and HRD within the international workplace which enables you to better understand these functions in a global context.

• You will learn through reflective practice meaning that you will build up a critical appreciation of theories and apply this to your practice, constantly reflecting on how you practice HRM and/or HRD.

• Class sizes are small to facilitate discussion.

• You will have opportunities to develop a career portfolio and build your continuous professional development (CPD) specific to your own interests and professional circumstances.

• You will benefit from the first hand expertise of practitioners and academics with practical managerial experience in a wide variety of contexts.

• Take advantage of our individualised skills development program, which will ensure you balance academic theory with crucial employability skills to help you maximise your potential and achieve your career goals.

Career prospects

By the end of the International Human Resource Management and Development program of theUniversity of Glasgow you will have acquired the knowledge and skills for developing your career in either HRM or HRD, including international managerial roles. Recent graduates have gone onto roles including HR Analyst, Recruiter, Diversity & Inclusion Manager and HR Director. The learning approach emphasises experiential learning, reflective practice, and the development of interpretive, evaluative and problem-solving abilities which provide benefits for employers and enhances graduate career prospects. We have a dedicated careers and employability team who provide 1-2-1 support and advice, group workshops, employer events on campus and networking opportunities throughout the year to help you with your career prospects.

The program is accredited by the Chartered Institute for Personnel and Development (CIPD).

Courses include:

• Developing Skills For Business Leadership
• Human Resource Development
• Human Resource Management In Context: Understanding Organisations And External Environments
• International Perspectives On Employment Relations
• Managing And Leading People In International Contexts