MSc Management (International Human Resource Management)

Our intensive one-year MSc Management with a specialism in International Human Resource Management (HRM) is for graduates from a wide range of subject backgrounds. It is not necessary to have any prior academic or practical experience in business or management. This programme is for students who aspire to management-level and leadership roles in international HRM within their chosen industry. Our MSc Management pathways provide an introduction to management, followed by a detailed exploration of a specific area of management theory and practice — in this case, human resource management in an international context. The programme attracts students from around the globe and you will work with peers from diverse backgrounds and interests. You will develop an in-depth understanding of human resource management theory and practice across borders. You will critically evaluate areas including cross-cultural management, comparative employment relations and HRM, and the human resource practices of international organisations. We aim to guide, teach, and develop analytical and confident critical thinkers. You will gain insight into the nature of management and international HRM and apply theory to practice through in-class discussions of real cases and practical methods. Group work and presentations, often based on industry case studies, allow practical application of theory and develop the teamwork and communication skills expected in today's workplace. This programme will help you to: Apply management techniques drawn from a range of disciplines — such as marketing, operations, organisational behaviour, strategy, finance, and accounting, HRM — to management in organisations. Understand the nature of management, the complexity of organisations, and management’s role and responsibility in addressing societal and global challenges. Reflect upon the wider challenges that organisations face and critically engage with ethical and sustainability issues as they arise. Prepare for a career in management and leadership roles in your chosen industry with expert knowledge in your specialist subject. Graduates from this programme will benefit from studying at a top 10 UK university (QS World University Rankings 2026). You will be taught by leading academics whose research tackles the global societal issues facing modern management. A large percentage of our business and management research is rated as 'world-leading' or 'internationally excellent' (REF 2021), reflecting its impact on shaping policy and practice.

Applicants will typically need an upper second-class honours degree or an international equivalent in any discipline. Applications may still be considered if interim grades are currently slightly lower than the programme's entry requirements, and an aspirational offer may be made. This offer would be at the standard level, meaning applicants would need to achieve the standard entry requirements by the end of their degree. If an achieved grade is lower than the entry requirements, the application may be more likely to receive an offer if the applicant has additional relevant work experience or qualifications. Applicants who have at least one of the following should include their CV (curriculum vitae / résumé) when applying, showing evidence of relevant work experience (5 years minimum) in Business and Corporate Management, Finance and Accounting, Marketing and Sales, Operations and Logistics, Public Sector or Nonprofit Administration, Human Resources, Project Management, or Data and Analytics, or a relevant postgraduate qualification.