Take your career in HR management to the next level with our CIPD accredited online MSc International Human Resource Management course. Specifically designed to help aspiring HR practitioners succeed in a global context, it’s perfect for anyone looking to advance their career on an international level.
This CIPD accredited programme is designed to equip HR practitioners across the globe with the knowledge and expertise needed to lead in a global context, ensuring that HR policies work in conjunction with their employer's overall business strategies.
Delivered 100% online, it covers a broad range of topics, including how to attract and retain top talent and increase employee engagement. You’ll also be given the chance to develop your leadership, management and development skills.
Our MSc in International Human Resource Management can be completed within 2 years, with a recommended study week of up to 15 hours.
Programmes start in January, May and September.
Typical units of study may include*:
Elective units:
Dissertation and assessment (60 units)
As part of the Global Online MSc in Human Resource Management programme, you’ll be required to produce a 15,000-word dissertation.
The course is vocational in assessment, which means you’ll also be able to draw on your experience and complete ‘real world’ projects within the workplace throughout.
*These units and their timing are subject to change.
The course is delivered by:
Dr Cecilia Ellis – Senior Lecturer, Department of People and Performance.
Dr Cecilia Ellis oversees all Human Resource Management programmes within the Department of Management at Manchester Metropolitan Business School and has taught a range of undergraduate, postgraduate and professional programmes.
She graduated with an MSc in Personnel Management and Industrial Relations at UMIST in 1997 and went on to take up a wide range of operational and strategic HR roles within the public and private sectors.
Cecilia's research interests are in employment relationships, the psychological contract and redundancy. Her PhD was an investigation into the implications of a workplace closure decision for the psychological contract.
Catherine Jones – Lecturer, Department of People and Performance
Catherine joined Man Met five years ago and is now working as a lecturer. Her teaching and research mostly focus on International Human Resource Management, with secondary subjects of business ethics/corporate social responsibility as well as general business, in which she has delivered online units for four years. In the past, she has also led on academic development at the University of Birmingham, Grenoble Ecole de Management and for a consortium of Nigerian universities.
For 12 of the past 20 years, she worked in France. Some of this time was spent in industry with big corporations, such as Nissan and Expedia, while some was also spent running her own company. In the UK, she has been an HR and Training Manager at Pitman Training (running contracts with Job Centre Plus among others) and has worked for the NHS, specialising in induction, management training and supporting professionals returning to practice after extended absences. Alongside this, she has worked as an Associate Examiner for the CIPD.
Despite now being based largely in the UK, Catherine still lectures at Lyon INSEEC. In addition, she carries out research in a number of areas around expatriate (global south to global north) and career decision making in couples, where both partners have a high level of education.
To enrol in the course, you’ll need the following:
English language requirements:
Applicants whose first language is not English (and whose first degree was not taught in English) are required to produce evidence of English language proficiency. We provide a FREE Pearson English test to all applicants if required.
Unit fee: £1,083*
Programme fee: £13,000
We offer a subsidised fee to students from certain countries:
Unit fee: £916*
Programme fee: £11,000
Click here to see the full list of eligible countries.
*Fee based on 15 credits per unit
For more information on our payment structures and financing your degree, please visit our Fees and Funding pages.
Manchester Met Business School has a long-standing reputation for excellence in teaching Human Resource Management to CIPD standards. We have strong links with the institution, which is growing increasingly international and has members located in South East Asia, South America, Latin America, Africa, Middle East, Europe and beyond.
This course meets the advanced professional standards set by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD). It is accredited by CIPD and gives full exemption from their level 7 Advanced Diploma in HRM.
The course will enable you to distinguish yourself from the competition by demonstrating a combination of commitment, knowledge and skills. You will gain a CIPD qualification and be able to contribute an international perspective to organisations – something which is relevant in an increasingly global labour market.
Upon successful completion of your master's, and depending on your relevant HR or development experience, you can apply to upgrade to Chartered Membership. You can read more about Chartered Membership here.
This course differs from standard University Assessment Regulations - all units must be passed, and no compensation is permitted.
The course is delivered by our double accredited global Business School
“I chose the Global Online International Human Resource Management master’s to help me further my career. My current role is a challenging one that requires me to be flexible and, with a young family, I needed a course that offered value for all of the time that I could commit.”
“One of the biggest draws of any professional development course is having the opportunity to compare notes and experiences with people from different organisations. With online learning this can be more challenging but, with Global Online, the tools we need to work together are there. This is incredibly important and helps us support one another during our two year course.”
“The Virtual Learning Environment is comprehensive and provides links to social spaces, as well as required reading. Being able to login from anywhere is useful - I can make use of any free time I have and get on with reading and group activities.”