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University of Glasgow: International Human Resource Management & Development

Institution University of Glasgow View institution profile
Department Adam Smith Business School View department profile
Web www.gla.ac.uk/schools/business
Study type Taught

Summary

Advance your career in Human Resource Management (HRM) or Human Resource Development (HRD) with our CIPD-accredited program. Build leadership skills, understand global HR trends, and access valuable online resources through a mix of theory and practice.

WHY THIS PROGRAMME - Earn a CIPD-accredited degree, gaining access to the world’s largest collection of online HR learning and development resources. Enhance your professional credentials.

  • Learn from expert HR practitioners and academics for a practical, research-driven education in HRM and HRD.

  • Gain practical experience through real business challenges and industry projects.* Put theory into practice and build hands-on HR skills. Prepare for a successful career in HRM or HRD.

  • Understand HRM and HRD in a global context, focusing on current international issues and challenges. Learn how HR can support the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

  • Benefit from the Adam Smith Skills Award programme and a dedicated Career Development Coach. You will develop essential employability skills alongside academic study.

*Industry Projects are not guaranteed. All applications are subject to availability and review processes. We will support candidates with their applications before the deadline but if unsuccessful, they can opt for a research proposal for their dissertation. Students can also secure their own projects with approval from academic and/or professional services.

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE You will take eight core and two optional courses, and complete a dissertation. Your dissertation will focus on an HRM/HRD issue which develops your organisational research skills and encourages the development of research informed solutions to real life work-based issues.

Core courses 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 Managing Diversity and Inclusion Operational and Strategic HRM Research Skills for Managers

Optional courses Managing Careers in the 21st Century [[[MGT5374]]] Coaching in Organisations [[[MGT5381]]] Advanced JEDI: Glasgow-Radboud Virtual International Collaborative Consultancy

CAREER PROSPECTS By the end of the programme 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.

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About the Adam Smith Business School

Welcome to the Adam Smith Business School at the University of Glasgow, where history meets innovation, and you meet your future.

The University of Glasgow’s Adam Smith Business School is proud to be part of one of Europe’s top business schools, distinguished by the prestigious triple crown accreditation from AACSB, AMBA, and EQUIS, a mark of global excellence held by fewer than 1% of business schools worldwide.

Founded in 1451, the University of Glasgow is the fourth oldest university in the English-speaking world. With centuries of academic heritage, we continue to …

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