Program and modules
The program looks into how HR strategy fits into overall corporate strategy, the key differences between International Human Resource Management (IHRM) and domestic HRM, and the skills required to recruit, manage and enhance talent. It is designed for graduates that wish to pursue management careers at national and international levels.
Participants will develop the know-how, knowledge and competencies to identify and understand the HR issues facing business today and develop appropriate strategies to ensure that effective people management strategies create competitive advantage and sources of value.
Introduction Week
- Introduction to the Program and to the role of HRM today.
- Study Skills and Techniques (Case Study Methodology, Academic and Professional Writing, Presentation Skills etc.)
- Effective Written and Oral Communication
- Introduction to Organisational Structure and the different posts, functions and departments of a company
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- Team Building and integration activities
- Moodle e-learning platform user training
- Introduction to the Library and Computing Services at GGSB
- Student Administrative Issues
- Alumni Association information
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The five main components of the programme
| Foundations for HR Management
- The Global Business Environment
- International Labour Economics
- Intercultural Management
- Fundamentals of HR Management
- Introduction to Psychology
- Organizational Sociology and Behaviour
- Finance and Accounting for HR Managers
- Strategic Management
- Information Systems for HR Managers
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Organizational Development
- Change Management
- Creating and Managing a Well-balanced Workplace
- Corporate Social Responsibility and Ethics
- Managing Corporate Culture
- Managing Diversity
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Managing and Developing People Globally
- Strategic International HR Management
- The Recruitment Process
- Compensation and Benefits
- International Career Management
- Talent and Performance Management
- Global Leadership and Team Management
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The Legal and Social Context of HR Management
- Employee Relations and Representation
- Comparative Legal Contexts of International HRM
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Personal Development, Projects, Research and Dissertation |
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Personal Skills Development Plan
Each student will work on a personal skills development plan during the program
IHR Group Project
Students will work on current IHRM issues comparisons between different countries and continents such as, Asia, Europe, Middle East, North America and Latin America.
Company Analysis and Profile
Students will analyse a company's profile reviewing the HR strategies and the challenges faced by the company in managing their international HR operations
Research Techniques and Project Proposal
A research techniques module has been created to provide the skills required to effectively work on the Final Project Dissertation and on professional dissertations in the future.
Professional Dissertation
The second year of the program is dedicated to the professional dissertation conducted under the supervision of a tutor from GGSB. Students will choose an aspect of International HR Management to and are encouraged to aim to link the subject matter chosen to their future career. The dissertation can be done in parallel with full-time employment or an internship sourced in France or abroad.
Foreign Languages
Operating in an international environment is requiring foreign language fluency and therefore a foreign language module is an option on the program for all students.
Non-French speakers may study French (beginners to advanced level). This option is highly advised for those who are looking to become professionals in France. French speakers may choose from a number of other languages at beginner’s level.
A research techniques module has been created to provide the skills required to effectively work on the Final Project Dissertation and on professional dissertations in the future.Students will analyse a company’s profile reviewing the HR strategies and the challenges faced by the company in managing their international HR operations.
Students will work on current IHRM issues comparisons between different countries and continents such as, Asia, Europe, Middle East, North America and Latin America.Each student will work on a personal skills development plan during the program.
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