MSc International Human Resource Management

University of Essex Online

In a world with an increasingly global workforce, those working in human resources (HR) need to understand the transnational nature of employees in the 21st century. Companies need to work harder to provide a competitive employment package to attract and retain the best workers, and HR professionals need to be able to adapt their approach to individual employees and situations.This focused Masters degree will develop interpersonal and analytical skills needed to excel in HR. Assessments are tailored towards developing practical skills required to succeed in a role in this field. For example, during the Mentoring and Coaching module, you will create a personal portfolio development plan that you can use to demonstrate your mentoring skills in interviews.You will start the course by studying the theory and practice of human resource management in a global economy. You will then move on to explore a number of key HR topics including:strategic human resource development and learning and talent development practices and policies at individual, group, organisational, national and international levelsthe management of diversity and inclusion and how national and international contexts shape diversity policies and practices within organisationsthe significance of leadership and management development, including how to identify candidates for management roles and the importance of ongoing support for developing leadersYour studies will culminate in an independent research project which investigates and evaluates a topic of interest, making use of the research, analytical thinking and communication skills you have developed throughout the programme.Teaching methodsOur courses are delivered through a virtual learning environment (VLE) instead of a traditional campus. This means you will have access to your study materials 24/7, including:multimedia lecturecasts made up of written content, short videos, animation, audio recordings, infographics, short tests and mini-assignmentsdiscussion forums for you to chat about the course content with fellow studentslive Q&A sessions with your tutorsa comprehensive eLibrary of textbooks and academic journalssupport from academic staff and your dedicated Student Support teamAssessment methodsRather than fretting about exams, you will be assessed exclusively through assignments. This can be by engaging in discussion forums throughout your modules, completing reflective journal entries, or by submitting longer written pieces.We are committed to providing frequent and transparent feedback through the following ways:Our assessment criteria are designed to be simple and transparent. International students residing in specific regions outside the UK may be eligible for a scholarship of up to 20% on the remaining intakes in the 2025-26 academic year of our undergraduate and postgraduate online courses. Students residing in Africa can also enjoy a 20% scholarship for the remaining intakes in the 2025-26 academic year of all eligible undergraduate and postgraduate courses.