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Course overview
Revolutionise the way you – and the world – approach HR with our CIPD-accredited Online MSc in Global Human Resource Management. This degree goes beyond simply managing people; it transforms how people are managed.
You’ll gain advanced skills in areas like strategic talent development and global workforce dynamics, enabling you to shape organisational culture and drive meaningful change.
Through real-world case studies, interactive projects, and collaborative learning, you’ll be prepared to lead and innovate in diverse HR environments.
You’ll leave equipped with strategies that work across cultures and industries, ready to tackle the evolving challenges of international HR with confidence and agility.
What you'll learn
Upon completion of this degree, you should be able to:
- Make strategic decisions: Demonstrate well-developed powers of analysis and synthesis; apply relevant theoretical frameworks to the analysis of real-life global business and human resource management scenarios; learn HR strategies.
- Lead with an impact: Exercise effective leadership and manage human resources successfully in a complex and changing global business environment characterised by risk and uncertainty.
- Grasp the global trends: Demonstrate a critical awareness of the strategic role that HR business partners play in global organisations across borders coupled with the ability to apply this knowledge and awareness to complex global organisational scenarios.
- Discover the latest practices: Display a comprehensive understanding of relevant techniques applicable to their own research, demonstrating self-direction and originality in tackling and solving global business and management problems.
- Create your future: Demonstrate the intellectual and transferable skills necessary for employment and career enhancement in or with the human resource management function of an organisation.
Recognition
Study method
- Online
- Blended
- In-class
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Duration study load
- 2 years part-time
Entry requirements
Higher education requirements:
To be eligible for this online degree, you should hold a second-class honours degree of any background from a recognised university. However, the University of Roehampton encourages non-graduates with appropriate professional qualifications and those with third-class honours degrees to apply.
Language requirements:
This programme is delivered in English. If you’re a non-native English speaker, you’ll need to demonstrate a minimum standard of English language proficiency through a valid English language qualification, such as IELTS, that is no older than two years from the date of issue.
How to apply
- Academic qualifications (certificate or transcript)
- Valid English language qualification
- Personal statement
- Two references
Course features
- Earn a recognised qualification: Our Online MSc in Global Human Resource Management is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), boosting your professional credentials and showcasing your dedication to HR excellence.
- Build specialised expertise: Develop essential business and strategic HR skills, and master core competencies to stand out in today’s fast-evolving HR landscape.
- Apply learning to real-world challenges: Go beyond theory by tackling real-world HR scenarios and addressing practical business challenges.
- Expand your global outlook: Connect with a diverse network of professionals and gain expert insights into global HR practices and strategies.
- Future-proof your career: Stay ahead of HR industry trends and seize new opportunities with advanced knowledge and expert guidance.
- Available to all: Accessible to learners of all backgrounds, this course is well-suited for ambitious professionals from non-business backgrounds aiming for competitive positions.
- Learn on a global stage: Join an international cohort of peers, offering fresh perspectives, cross-cultural collaboration, and a broader professional network.
- Career-focused projects: Undertake a consultancy or applied research project that addresses a live business challenge, ensuring your work is relevant, impactful, and career-enhancing.
- Comprehensive support: Accessible support resources – including academic guidance, career counselling, and learning tools – are available on-demand to ensure students have everything they need to succeed.
Why join this programme?
Study 100% online
With Roehampton’s MBA, you will access your course content through our learner-friendly virtual platform. From anywhere, you’ll be able to see lectures, case studies, seminars, and other interactive activities to keep things interesting.
Learn business-ready skills
This postgraduate degree is designed to strengthen your skills with management and business topics applied within the business context. You’ll be ready to put your enhanced business acumen to the test in your current role or on the first day of your new job.
Gain leadership confidence
Master the latest techniques used in management to cultivate an innovative and efficient team within your organisation. Our experienced faculty will help you learn to lead for change.
Subjects
We make learning possible anywhere, anytime, and in any way. On this programme, you’ll work through forward-looking, research-driven modules tailored for the real world — all at your own pace. Sharpen your professional skills and get ready for the real world as you experience a dynamic approach to learning through hands-on projects, innovative assessments, a practical dissertation, and on-demand support — all on our cutting-edge virtual learning platform.
Explore the key principles of HR management, focusing on leadership, ethics, workplace equality, and diversity. Develop skills in reflective thinking, team collaboration, and effective communication to enhance your HR management abilities.
Gain insights into managing international teams and operations. Focus on cross-cultural management and global collaboration, addressing both the challenges and opportunities of operating in diverse business environments.
Learn strategies to create inclusive workplace cultures that value equality and diversity. Enhance your ability to drive positive organizational change by leveraging diverse perspectives for success.
Explore various HR specialisations and the skills needed for effective HR management. Develop practical expertise in self-management, decision-making, team leadership, and communication, with a focus on consultancy and financial decision-making.
Explore the complexities of international business, focusing on corporate strategy and social responsibility. Understand how sustainability shapes business policies, stakeholder relations, and strategic decisions globally.
Enhance your leadership skills to effectively manage organisational change. Gain practical insights into leading transformation initiatives, fostering adaptability, and achieving success in dynamic business environments.
Gain essential research skills for business management. Explore different research approaches, critically assess research quality, and effectively use academic literature to inform business decisions.
Apply your knowledge to a focused study or consultancy project, showcasing your expertise and consolidating your learning from the programme.
About University of Roehampton Online
The University of Roehampton has been shaping futures since the 1840s, earning a reputation as one of London’s leading higher education institutions.
For over 10 years, we’ve pioneered online learning, offering flexible, expert-led courses that fit around your life.
Ranked in the top 15% of young universities worldwide (THE Young University Rankings 2024) and among the top 10 UK universities for postgraduate satisfaction two years running (PTES),
Roehampton combines academic excellence with a student-first approach to our online business, marketing, and computing degrees.
