StudyQA — Master: International Human Resource Management and Employment Relations

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This is a critical and research-driven programme that provides an intensive course of study and in-depth knowledge in the field of international human resource management and employment relations. You will:

* Gain an insight into the key theories, policies and practices involved
* Develop the skills to be able critically to appraise complex and contradictory areas of knowledge
* Be able to evaluate the appropriateness of the use of qualitative and quantitative research methods in particular contexts
* Develop a range of personal skills including presentation, argumentation, evaluation, problem solving, interactive and group skills, self-appraisal, and autonomy in the planning and management of learning

You will have the unique experience of learning alongside Human Resources students from Georgetown University, USA during an intensively taught module in the first semester reading week. In order to take advantage of this you will need to be available every day, for the entire week.

You will take the following core modules:

* Comparative Employment Relations
* International Human Resource Management
* International Reward Management
* Managing Diversity
* Research Methods for Business and Management
* The Firm and the Market

Optional modules may include:

* Finance for Development Innovation and Global Competition
* E-Marketing
* Strategic Games for Managers
* Quantitative Research Methods
* Qualitative Research Methods

Assessment Assessment takes a number of different forms including coursework essays, assignments and presentations, and examinations that take place in May or early June. You must achieve an overall pass in order to progress to your dissertation, which has to be submitted by the end of August, and must also be passed for a degree to be awarded.

A good upper-second class degree at undergraduate level or overseas equivalent in a social science-related subject, such as sociology, psychology, business, management, politics, economics or law is required. Consideration will also be given to good arts´ graduates.English language entry * IELTS 7.0 * TOEFL 610 English Language Requirements CAE score: (read more) Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) is part of the Cambridge English suite and is targeted at a high level (IETLS 6.5-8.0). It is an international English language exam set at the right level for academic and professional success. Developed by Cambridge English Language Assessment - part of the University of Cambridge - it helps you stand out from the crowd as a high achiever. 75 (Grade B)