CIPD accredited masters course
Globally focused and locally relevant, our online International Human Resource Management masters is delivered by our triple-accredited business school. Fully CIPD accredited, it’s designed to help you take your career to the next level, wherever you are in the world.
Please note, enrolments for September and beyond are no longer being accepted on this programme.
Professional Project (30 credits)
This unit requires students to conduct an in-depth research project on a chosen area of study. This is a chance for you to demonstrate the skills and knowledge you have developed during the online international HRM masters, as well as engage with real-world study relating to your field of interest.
Full details of the content within each unit can be found on the MSc International Human Resource unit page.
Important Notice
This course differs from standard University Assessment Regulations. In accordance with CIPD requirements, every unit must be passed at 50%. No compensation is permitted.
These typical entry requirements apply to the 2022/23 academic year (1 September 2022 to 31 August 2023) of entry and may be subject to change for the 2023/24 academic year (1 September 2023 to 31 August 2024). Please check back on the website for further details or contact an enrolment advisor on +44 (0)161 880 4721.
English language requirements:
Applicants whose first language is not English are required to produce evidence of English language proficiency.
Overseas applicants will require IELTS with an overall score of 6.5 with no less than 5.5 in any category, or an equivalent accepted English qualification. Accepted English qualifications can be viewed here.
We provide a FREE Pearson English test to all applicants, if required, which can be requested from your enrolment advisor during the application process.
With our flexible payment options, we have made paying for your HR masters course and your professional development as easy as possible.
We offer you the option to pay unit by unit, pay the full fees upfront or pay via a sponsor. No matter what payment option you choose, we accept all usual online payment methods in any currency via our highly secure Flywire payment portal.
Fees for 2022/23 academic year of entry (1 September 2022 to 31 August 2023):
Unit fee: £930*
Course fee: £11,160
Fees for 2023/24 academic year of entry:
There will be no changes to the tuition fees for the 2023/24 academic year of entry (1 September 2023 to 31 August 2024).
For more information on our payment structures and financing your degree, please visit our Fees and Funding pages.
Tuition fees will remain the same for each year of your course providing you complete it in the normal timeframe (no repeat years or breaks in study).
*Fee based on 15 credits per unit
Human Resources (HR) is complicated when you’re managing a local team, but add in different time zones, cultural differences and laws, and the equation becomes more challenging. But earn an online International Human Resource Management masters from Manchester Metropolitan University Global Online, and you will gain the right skill set to navigate through all these challenges and manage the intricacies of a global workforce, whether you’re looking to start your career in the sector or secure an international role.
Focusing on key areas of international HR such as HR analytics, managing employment relationships along with reward and performance in an international context you will develop a holistic view of HR and learn how to think strategically – skills that are essential for career progression. And you’ll have the chance to develop ‘real-world’ projects based on your own workplace requirements too, whether you are a HR specialist, HR manager, or HR director, giving you the opportunity to put theory directly into relevant practice.
No matter where you live or work, this online International Human Resource Management masters will help you learn from the latest research and explore real HR issues. You will graduate in as little as two years with the in-depth strategic human resource management knowledge and skills that organisations who compete on a global scale require, without needing to travel anywhere to study.
Delivered by the Manchester Metropolitan University Business School – part of an elite group of business schools worldwide to achieve the prestigious trio of accreditations from EQUIS, AACSB and AMBA, the online HR management course has flexibility and student support at its heart, giving you the freedom to balance study with your existing work, life and family commitments.
If boosting your career appeal is your goal, this CIPD accredited HR masters course will give you the recognition you need to further your career. During the course, you will be able to work through real-world projects based on your workplace requirements and aspirations, preparing you for that next role.
For those who want to see the bigger picture, this HR course will enable you to gain knowledge of managing human resources globally. From reward management to business strategy, explore areas of international human resources as you uncover how to manage a team across different time zones and cultural differences.
Are you interested in stepping into the world of HR? This CIPD accredited course will enable you to navigate a career in the sector. You will develop a holistic view of HR and learn how to think strategically to allow you to add real value to organisations and their employees.
In a globalised world, the need to think beyond local HR is essential for many organisations. Our online International Human Resource Management masters provides that global lens, allowing you to solve issues arising from barriers of language, time zones and cultures.
With the flexibility of distance learning, you can enhance your career prospects without needing to take a break. Whether you want to be a HR Director, HR Specialist or HR Manager, you will gain an accredited degree from a triple accredited Business School. A highly regarded addition to your cv, demonstrating your potential to future employers.
Focusing on key elements of HR such as HR analytics, HR strategy, international HR management and performance/reward, you will put theory to practice through your project work, featuring real-world examples.
Students enrolling on our HR masters course are eligible to join the CIPD as student members (additional costs apply). And upon successful completion of your masters, and depending on your relevant HR or development experience, graduates will also be eligible for consideration for CIPD membership.*
* Additional costs apply. Students exiting the programme with the PgDip are not eligible for CIPD Associate Member status.
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Our online CIPD accredited masters is designed to work around your work and life commitments. With a recommended study week of around 20 hours (depending on the unit), it can be completed in just two years.
With distance learning, you can study around existing commitments, wherever you are – all you need is a laptop and an internet connection.
Using our Virtual Learning Environment you will enjoy a programme of highly interactive live online seminars and presentations and have the opportunity to work on a wide variety of group tasks with your fellow students across the globe.
Continued support will be provided by our Student Success Team who’ll be there to answer any queries you have and help you to get the most from your time with us – from the moment you enrol to the time you graduate.
The MSc International Human Resource Management comprises 180 credits. Students are normally expected to study 90 credits per year.
The programme is delivered on a continuous basis and units are scheduled sequentially. The order that units are delivered varies depending on the intake start date, although students will normally start with the Critical Reading, Writing and Literature Research unit. Methodological Approaches to Research and Professional Project will normally be the final units studied. All units are 15-credits except for the 30-credit Professional Project.
Each 15-credit unit will normally be delivered over a 7-week teaching period. Weeks 1 to 6 comprise taught input. Week 7 provides students with an opportunity to consolidate learning before undertaking assessment towards the end of the week. The Professional Project unit is normally 14 weeks. There is normally a one-week Study Break between every unit.
Applying for the course:
All applications are taken through our online applications portal. To get access to the portal please fill in the form on the applications page and we shall send you an email with login details. Once you have access you will be able to upload the following documents and submit your application:
Once submitted we will assess your application and make a decision on whether we can offer you a place on the course. This is usually within five working days of all required documents being uploaded.
Please note, enrolments for September and beyond are no longer being accepted on this programme.
Study and assessment breakdown
10 credits equate to 100 hours of study, which is a combination of live seminars, discussion boards and independent study. A Masters qualification typically comprises of 180 credits, a PgDip 120 credits, and a PgCert 60 credits. The exact composition of your study time and assessments for the course will vary according to your option choice and style of learning, but it could be:
Study 100% independent study; 0% placement
Assessment 100% coursework; 0% practical; 0% examination
Our business school is triple accredited by EQUIS, AACSB and AMBA. By choosing to complete your online International Human Resource Management masters course with us, you are choosing to study at one of the best business schools in the world, internationally recognised for excellence in teaching and research.
Manchester Met’s MSc International Human Resource Management is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Personnel Development (CIPD).
The CIPD is the main professional body to accredit and award professional human resources qualifications. These qualifications are the recognised professional standard for HR and training specialists, such as HR Manager, HR Director, HR Generalist, or HR Business Partner, working across the UK’s public, private and charity sectors.
Here at Manchester Metropolitan University, we’ve designed our Global Online courses to give you the support you need to succeed and when MSc International Human Resource Management student Aimee began her studies after what she describes as a ‘perfect storm of horrible events’, this support was imperative. We caught up with her to find out more.
Reader (Associate Professor) in Human Resource Management, Programme Leader for Global Online MSc International Human Resource Management, Academic Coordinator for Global Online Programmes
Programme Leader Dr Anastasia Kynighou is just one of a number of academics and industry authorities that you’ll have the opportunity to learn from over the course of the programme.
Having published peer-reviewed journal articles, conference papers and reports on International Human Resource Management, Dr Kynighou is passionate about cross-cultural management and diffusing human resource management practices within multinational corporations.
She has taught in a number of countries such as China and Hong Kong, Singapore, UAE, USA, Poland, Brazil and Cyprus.
Reader (Associate Professor) in Human Resource Management, tutor on Work and Working Lives in a Global World, and Professional Practice in HRM modules, Global Online MSc International Human Resource Management
Prior to joining Manchester Metropolitan University in 2013, Krystal studied for her PhD in Work and Employment at the University of Leeds and worked in a range of operational HR roles across industries including Construction, Retail and Hospitality.
A core member of the Centre for Decent Work and Productivity, her research interests include the work-life interface and wellbeing at work, specifically looking at under-studied groups and issues, including solo-living, complex fertility journeys and perinatal mental health.
Principle Lecturer in Human Resource Management, Global Online MSc International Human Resource Management
Cecilia Ellis joined Manchester Metropolitan University over a decade ago. Prior to joining academia, she built a successful career in industry as a HR Business Partner for Sygenta, a global company based in Switzerland, and as an Employment Advisor for The British Medical Association.
During her tenure at Manchester Metropolitan University, Cecilia has honed a research interest in psychological contract, change management, workplace closure, redundancy and developing coping strategies for individuals affected by downsizing.
Alongside her role on the MSc International Human Resource Management programme, Cecilia teaches a variety of undergraduate and postgraduate courses at Manchester Met.
Tutor, Leading, Managing and Developing People, Performance, and Reward Management, Global Online MSc International Human Resource Management
Fabio Rizzi has been a lecturer since 2014 and a consultant since 2017. He helps people and organisations develop innovative solutions to business challenges such as growth, extreme competition and organisational change.
In his role as a Lecturer at Manchester Metropolitan University, Fabio particularly enjoys helping his students develop the skills, knowledge, behaviours and experience they need to overcome day-to-day challenges and achieve their long-term goals.
Lecturer in Developing Skills for Business Leadership, Global Online MSc International Human Resource Management
Aparna joined Manchester Metropolitan University in 2018 as a Senior Lecturer.
As the lead for Developing Skills for Business Leadership, she brings experience of both marking and teaching this unit to several cohorts over the years.
Aparna is skilled in human relations with a special focus on coaching and implicit bias training. Her research interests include social media and feminist institutionalism.
Senior Lecturer Organisational Behaviour, Global Online MSc International Human Resource Management
Andrew Rowe is a Senior Lecturer at Manchester Metropolitan University Business School and has taught units and supervised dissertations on the Global Online programme since 2019.
Prior to joining the business school, Dr Rowe completed a PhD in Management Learning entitled ‘Exploring the Dance of Team Learning’ at the University of Essex. He was also part of a research team at Cranfield University, investigating effective Service Delivery in Public Private Partnerships through the nurturing of team-working cultures, and co-founded the Construction Management Researchers Network. He has written for the CIPD, published work internationally relating to the subject of reward and has an ongoing interest in time-space rhythms in international working.
As a Lecturer, Dr Rowe enjoys seeing his students engage with research projects that have real resonance in their international working lives, nurturing research skills that will benefit them in their future careers.
Senior Lecturer in Human Resource Management, Global Online MSc International Human Resource Management
Prior to joining Manchester Metropolitan University as a Senior Lecturer in Human Resource Management, Orestis Papadopoulos spent six years as a Lecturer at Keele University.
With an academic background in political science and industrial relations, Orestis has research interests in areas including employment relations, trade unions, collective bargaining, youth unemployment and the sociology of work.
He has researched the impact of crisis on Greek people with an emphasis on how labour market reforms have affected working conditions and has recently been looking at the violation of labour rights in the UK hotel industry and the application of critical thinking in higher education.
His Global Online teaching has spanned various units including Learning Managing and Developing People, International Human Resource Management, and HR in Context.
Senior Lecturer in Human Resource Management and Leadership, Global Online MSc International Human Resource Management
Roger is a Senior Lecturer in HRM & Leadership and joined Manchester Metropolitan University in 2004. As well as teaching the International Human Resource Management Unit Roger also supervises the Dissertation unit on the online course alongside teaching postgraduates face to face on the campus course.
Prior to joining the University Roger worked as a manager in a large commercial organisation where he gained substantial experience of implementing many HRM processes.
Although Roger has a keen interest in all areas of Human Resources, he is particularly passionate about Employee Relations, Performance Management and Reward Management.
Tutor, Employee Engagement, Performance, Reward Management and Developing Skills for Business Leadership
Rochelle joined Manchester Metropolitan University two years ago and has taught various units in the Global Online masters.
Rochelle has over five years’ experience with the delivery of CIPD qualifications and with distant learning. To keep up to date with the HR world, she supports the CIPD Manchester branch as an ambassador, volunteering with the planning and running of networking events that bring HR professionals together on a regular basis.
Alongside teaching, Rochelle is currently undertaking a PhD in Higher Education, Research, and enhancement with Lancaster University.
With her knowledge and experience of teaching, research, and development, Rochelle aims to support students and help them to become better versions of themselves.
I’ve always wanted to formally work in HR; embarking on the MSC International HR Management has opened the door for me to do so.
I had a desire to take my career to a global level, so completing the online MSc International Human Resource Management course with MMU made total sense. The course content has developed my strategic thinking and equipped me with a more comprehensive understanding of local vs international challenges within the workplace.
Elements of the course are having an impact on my entire organisation, which is truly fantastic.
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