International Human Resource Management PgDip

Course Summary

• Type: PgDip
• Location: London, UK
• Duration: 1 year
• Deadline: September

Course Description

Whether you are starting a career in human resource management (HRM) or are already working in the field and would like to progress at a professional level, this International Human Resource Management PgDip can help you to achieve your career goals.

It is designed to provide you with a foundation of knowledge and practical skills as well as an understanding of the role of the HR profession, relevant to both the strategic objectives of an organisation and the wider environment in which it operates.

Kingston Business School is a Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) Approved Centre. On successful completion of the International Human Resource Management PgDip, you will be entitled to associate membership of the CIPD.

What will you study?

After an induction programme introducing you to the Business School and the expectations and ethos of the course, you will go on to evaluate the external influences on organisations, such as European developments, employment law, ethical issues and social responsibility.

You will gain an understanding of human behaviour in organisations and how organisational and management performance can be enhanced through effective HRM. You will look at strategic HRM and the national differences and varying approaches adopted by multinational companies. You will study learning and development processes and the major types of employee relations management. You will also develop a knowledge of resourcing issues and techniques.

On successful completion of your PgDip, you can opt to top-up your qualification to an MA in International Human Resource Management by completing the research methods module and a dissertation.